A town mourns in wake of teens? tragic deaths

Talia Newfield, 16, and Adrienne Garrido, 17, were struck and killed Saturday while crossing a Needham street. Officers ?are looking at more than one driver,? the Norfolk DA said.

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Benjamin Walsh stabbed his parents Saturday in a Millis restaurant. Later, his girlfriend?s body was discovered in her Needham apartment.

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The change in course came after the vice president spoke with South Korea?s president during a trip to the Olympics.

WEEI?s management needs to set the right tone.

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It?s time to rid WEEI of its culture of hate

The station?s hosts are entitled to free speech, but WEEI routinely crosses a line that makes Boston a hostile place to live.

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An outside researcher raises ethical questions about using a dummy pill in an estimated half of subjects, instead of vitamin D.

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Boston police apologize for Black History Month tribute to Red Auerbach

The tweet noted the late Celtics legend?s role in integrating the NBA. Critics wanted to know why the department singled out Auerbach, who was white.

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The departure of Linda Dorcena Forry, the state?s only black state senator, feels like a substantial loss on Beacon Hill.

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The city is purchasing property in the district, hoping to beat developers to the punch before the neighborhood becomes hot.

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Randy Brunelle of Plymouth broke into homes while the occupants were attending wakes and funerals, police said.

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GE, Vertex, and more have set up shop in and around the city. Who?s next, and what does this mean for the local workforce?

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Change at Harvard University

Lawrence S. Bacow (right) was joined by Harvard University president Drew Faust (center) and former university president Neil Leon Rudenstine at Sunday?s announcement.

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Lawrence Bacow brings a different perspective to Harvard

Bacow?s parents were an Eastern European refugee and an Auschwitz survivor.

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Lawrence Bacow met his wife while he was a Harvard student, is allergic to both cats and dogs, and has run the Boston Marathon several times.

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Lawrence Bacow, the lawyer and economist, was initially on the committee that searched for Drew Faust?s replacement.

Mirai Nagasu celebrated Monday after her historic performance, in which she landed a rare triple axel.

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John Powers | On Olympics

A memorable moment for Mirai Nagasu and US figure skating

Nagasu landed a triple axel during Monday?s team competition, becoming the first American to do so at the Olympics.

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The 39-year-old veteran is the leader for a young squad in PyeongChang.

Mikaela Shiffrin would like to race in all five women?s skiing events at the Winter Olympics, but isn?t sure that is do-able.

Three things you may not know about Mikaela Shiffrin

There?s another side to the woman who could be one of the biggest stars to take the stage at the Winter Olympics in Korea.

Opinion | Margery Eagan

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The volatile stock market reminded America: Despite the president?s bluster, he?s vulnerable.

Paul Pierce held the Celtics? 2008 NBA championship trophy during his jersey retirement ceremony Sunday at TD Garden.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

No IT tributes, no distractions: This day belonged to Paul Pierce

The kid from Lakers country is now immortalized in Boston. It?s ironic, yet so appropriate and fitting.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

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LeBron James and his new teammates suddenly look like a formidable group.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/01/26/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Chin012618JeffreyRileyCommissionerInterview_Met4.jpg The state?s new education commissioner has no time to rest

Educators are eager to see how former Lawrence superintendent Jeffrey Riley tackles some of the state?s most stubborn problems.

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Ed Flynn ?treads on dark ground? with his criticism of the show, McFarlane said.

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The White House plans to stop funding for the station after 2024, ending direct federal support of the orbiting laboratory.

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Kyle Draper on what the Cavs shakeup means for the Celtics.

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Oxitec is taking its work to the streets ? courtesy of trailer-sized mobile labs.

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South Korea Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies

The Olympic torch was finally lit, its flames licking the cold South Korea sky, a fitting and beautiful end to one of the greatest nights of pageantry the sports world has to offer.