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At shelters in Boston this weekend, residents described their hopes for a better year ahead ? and gratitude for the help they have received.
A pilot error or technical fault ? not terrorism ? is likely behind the plane crash into the Black Sea, Russia?s transport minister said .
Legislators push updates to sexual abuse laws Lawmakers in every New England state are pursuing legislation to make it easier to punish educators who sexually abuse students.
Longtime Metco director says she was forced outAfter 43 years heading the desegregation program, Jean McGuire feels insulted over how her departured was handled.
For office space, Financial District is out ? and Seaport is inAn office high atop the Financial District used to be a status symbol of Boston?s business world. Now it?s getting lonely at the top.
Quiz: Can you name these new Boston-area buildings?New buildings have been going up all over Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. But can you name these new projects by looking at recent construction?
RNC spokesman denies Christmas message compares Trump to JesusAfter some criticized a message that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Christ and call him ?a new King,? RNC spokesman Sean Spicer struck back.
President-elect Donald Trump is adopting some of the same practices for which he criticized Hillary Clinton during their fiery campaign.
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For members of the LGBTQ community, George Michael was more than a singer or celebrity.
George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died.
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At benefit, a handmade ornament makes for special momentThe giving spirit was on display at Improv Asylum?s 12th annual ?No Rest for the Wicked Funny? 24-hour show to benefit the Globe Santa program.
In Christmas homily, O?Malley focuses on the homeless?Jesus wants us to see our homeless brothers and sisters through his eyes,? said Cardinal Sean O?Malley. ?Jesus himself was homeless at birth.?
METRO MINUTE: WEEK AHEAD
Countdown to 2017 in and around BostonWhether you like to party or take a brisk winter?s walk, there are plenty of ways to usher 2016 out the door.
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Resolved: No more resolutions New Year?s resolutions are about doing and having ? how about just being?
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BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
It?s easy to point out all of the ways the Patriots were great in their blowout win, but Bill Belichick won?t let his players rest on their laurels.
BEN VOLIN | SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
Plenty of job vacancies will make for a busy holiday season for many NFL teams.
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Words we can live withoutAs we say goodbye to 2016, let?s also say goodbye to these words.
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Pat and Dina Lacey had been parents for only a few months when doctors discovered a tumor in their new baby?s chest. Told to take their son home to die, they put their faith in a young doctor who wouldn?t accept death as the answer.
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The San Antonio solutionOne Texas city took on mental health as a community and became a national model. Why can?t Mass. do the same?
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.
The victory at Madison Square Garden was the Celtics? 10th win in 13 road games.
Because of the holiday no one was home when the fire began, and no residents were injured. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries.
Hey there, home buyers looking for $350,000 houses: Yes, there definitely are some options in the area (though, yes, they can be somewhat hard to come by).
Donald Trump had tried to scuttle the UN resolution and called for a US veto, and afterwards vowed ??things will be different after Jan. 20th.??
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A powerful typhoon spoiled Christmas in parts of the Philippines, leaving at least four people dead and destroying homes.
The college says it doesn?t yet have plans for the site of a popular campus bar it bought Wednesday.
Fisher?s mother tweeted Sunday that the family would share any updates and thanked the public for its ??prayers & good wishes.??
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