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Authorities believe Vanessa Marcotte fought with a man and probably left him with scratches, scrapes and bruises.
Law to fully open Uber, Lyft to those with disabilitiesIn a significant victory for advocates, ride-hailing firms must now accommodate everyone in Massachusetts, including those with disabilities.
19 mayors back crackdown on assault weapons sales Throwing their support behind Maura Healey, the mayors said they are concerned about gun-related violence in their communities.
Today?s sticky heat to persist into weekendMayor Walsh has declared a heat emergency for the next three days.
Another week, another upgrade in the Mass. droughtThe drought has been deemed ?extreme? in Lawrence and the Merrimack River valley as heat and humidity return for the next few days.
16-year-old girl allegedly raped by Uber driverThe driver was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing after he pleaded not guilty.
Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump pushes ?outlandish? ideasClinton says Trump is proposing a ??more extreme version of the failed theory of trickle-down economics.??
?Scumbag Steve? is taking on Donald Trump. Here?s why.?I?ve been around some pretty unsavory characters, and I?m telling you, Trump is as bad as they come,? Blake Boston said.
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Editorial cartoon: GOP profiles in courageDisavowing Donald has proven to be difficult for some.
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Sexual-minority teens are indeed at far greater risk for depression, bullying, and many other types of violence.
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For Needham?s Raisman, it was a bit of redemption after missing a medal in London on a tiebreaker.
Kayla Harrison wins second straight Olympic gold in judoThe Marblehead resident defeated Audrey Tcheumeo of France to defend the title she won in London in 2012.
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Biles gets all-around gold, Raisman wins silverUS gymnast Simone Biles flipped and flew to Olympic all-around gold, while Needham native Aly Raisman won silver.
Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte set for one final raceThe American duo?s 13-year rivalry has been one of the greatest in swimming history.
Commuter train on Haverhill line strikes pickup truckA truck that had driven around lowered gates at a railroad crossing was struck by an inbound commuter rail train.
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Injury is a painful reminder of David Ortiz?s fragilityFor a moment, it seemed that the Red Sox slugger?s final season had come to an inglorious end.
Is it time for Mass. to move to a new time zone?The clock has started ticking on an unusual legislative project: a task force to study whether Mass. should leave Eastern Standard Time behind.
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Scientists say a gray shark was born roughly 400 years ago, and died only recently, putting the entire species at the top of the longevity list.
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Wiener takes all in rude, inspired ?Sausage Party?The computer-animated food comedy is offensive and hilarious.
After trade, Chandler Jones thanked Bill BelichickThe defensive end, who was dealt to Arizona, was grateful that he didn?t land with ?a crappy team.?
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Screened-in rooms are cool againAfter decades in which screened-in spaces were torn down or enclosed for year-round use, homeowners are taking another look.
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You?ve seen Laura Benanti pout as Melania Trump. Now see her sing.The Tony-winning actress will perform with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at the ?Pops By the Sea? concert Sunday.
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Police union should not endorse TrumpThe Fraternal Order of Police, which represents 330,000 officers, should take the high road.
Private schools, painful secrets
The unexpected price of reporting abuse: retaliationThe Globe found 15 instances of retaliation at New England private schools against students or employees who raised concerns about sexual abuse by staffers.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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With the world?s attention focused on the Olympic Games in Brazil, a decidedly different type of competition was held in a small corner of New England.
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Jimmy Garoppolo?s performance won?t be the only significant aspect of the exhibition opener.
Through a lawyer, Carl Hyman denied any connection between his private business strategies and his public job.
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey had said in a news conference he did not believe any senior member of his staff knew about the plot to block traffic to the George Washington Bridge.
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Auto Notes columnist Bill Griffith prepares for the annual Boston Cup car show on the Boston Common. Plus, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
The 10-year-old boy killed during a ride on the world?s tallest waterslide was decapitated in the accident.
The Andrew Square site is set for 650 residential units, retail, and maybe even a supermarket.
It is a big deal for Falmouth, the only US venue, to be hosting this prestigious show.
The Joe Andruzzi Foundation and Patriots Charitable Foundation hosted their Dream Camp event, which included a chance to meet Pats players.
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Will voters even bother picking the lesser of two evils?It is possible that many will just not choose at all.
Design New England
?This is home?Keith Leblanc and Kelly Monnahan create a haven for themselves, family, and friends in the piney hills of outer Cape Cod.
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Troopers return to Princeton as investigation continues into jogger Vanessa Marcotte slaying
These wealthy neighbors have been at war for nearly 25 years
?Scumbag Steve? is taking on Donald Trump. Here?s why.
16-year-old girl allegedly raped by Uber driver
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