The deal, finalized Friday morning by UMass trustees, was negotiated over several months as the small liberal arts college in Newton looked for ways to stay viable.
Dow drops more than 500 points amid Trump trade jabs, jobs US stocks slumped as investors assessed the latest threat to the global trade order and a disappointing jobs report.
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The ruling delivered a significant victory for Attorney General Maura Healey, who had beefed up the state?s laws against such weapons after the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
NESTOR RAMOS
Governors have been trying to fix the State Police for decades. Is this time different? While Charlie Baker?s proposed reforms sound good, it?s worth remembering that we?ve been here before.
In Maine, a voting experiment could have real consequences for partisan politics Voters only have two months to learn how to use the complex new system before primary day.
GOP Representative Farenthold resigns from Congress The Texas Republican was facing an ethics investigation after using taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment claim from a former staffer.
Deval Patrick?s brother-in-law arrested for violating a restraining order The brother-in-law of former governor Deval Patrick was arrested and arraigned for violating a restraining order in an ongoing criminal case, according to the Norfolk district attorney?s office.
Are these roads death traps for deer, bears, and other wildlife? The state has released a trove of data, including about the types of animals that most hit by cars and where they perish.
A report stated that police did not believe the incident was criminal, but rather a religious rite protected by the First Amendment.
Palestinians: 9 civilians killed, 1,000+ hurt during protests The Palestinian UN ambassador told reporters at UN headquarters in New York late Friday that one child is among the dead and a large number of children were injured.
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There?s a quintet of notable figures from the state showing up on political forecasters? lists of possible 2020 contenders.
Baby Boomers have insomnia, and Big Sleep is cashing in An obese, aging, and insomniac nation has become so fearful of sleep insufficiency ? and its links to chronic disease ? that we?re up nights worrying about being awake.
This local Facebook group wants to liberate an 8-pound lobster from Roche Bros. The large crustacean, dubbed ?Larry,? seems to be ostracized by his smaller tank mates.
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This Hanley Ramirez is just what the Red Sox needed One of the more satisfying subplots of the 2018 Red Sox so far has been Ramirez?s excellence.
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UMass Lowell student wins big on ?Wheel of Fortune? A University of Massachusetts Lowell student won $44,000 in cash and a trip for two to Oahu, Hawaii.
Forecasters recall historic blizzard that blasted New England on April 6, 1982 Today is the 36th anniversary of the historic April 1982 blizzard, a storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in Boston.
Nine West files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection The shoe chain said Friday the bankruptcy filing was made to ease the sale of its Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag business.
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Spring House Hunt: Should parents buy property in a college town? As the spring house hunt gets underway and National College Decision Day nears, thoughts are turning to campus housing.
Jimmy Kimmel feuds with Sean Hannity, who called him a ?disgrace? after Melania Trump jokes Sean Hannity and Fox News are certainly not Jimmy Kimmel?s ??and Friends,?? as the late night host put it Thursday night.
Talking Points
Redstones take another run at CBS-Viacom merger The future of two big media companies could hinge on decisions made at National Amusements Inc.
In a blistering final round that involved celebrity endorsements and intimidating sticky bun deliveries, Saltie Girl pulled out the win in the Globe?s annual restaurant tournament.
Joan Wickersham
?The Great British Baking Show? offers food for thought The drama here is that there is no drama. There is sportsmanship, grace, self-deprecation.
Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ?We never ran out of things to discuss for two-plus hours? Will these two marathoners team up or simply run out of steam?
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The Love Letters podcast: Cloudy with a chance of breakup The worst kinds of breakups are the murky ones. Meredith learns the do?s and don?t?s of breaking up ? from the people who know best.
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All those views, likes, and retweets help tech companies ? not you The YouTube shooter, authorities say, was distraught about her declining view count.
One day, in the friendly little town of Milton, a mysterious visitor arrived out of the blue. No one could say where, exactly, the little dog had come from. But before long, they began spotting it all over town . . .
Opinion
Massachusetts has the nation?s lowest rate of gun deaths. Here are #7steps your state can take to save lives.
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Harvard doc pursues a long-ignored treatment for strokes, heart attacks Dr. Victor Gurewich, 88, is about to launch a clinical trial that he hopes will show that his approach is superior to standard therapies.
After a drama-filled season of basketball, hockey, swimming, and more, these are the athletes who rose above.
South Congregational has been in Mayor Domenic Sarno?s cross-hairs since it started housing a Peruvian immigrant facing deportation and her two children.
South End town houses, a Brookline Colonial, and a Concord farm made our priciest-sales list.
Senator Elizabeth Warren said Thursday that if reelected this fall, she intends to finish her second six-year term.
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The U.S. government's road safety agency says it has received allegations that defective Goodyear motor home tires caused crashes that killed or injured 95 people during the past two decades
Seven Russian oligarchs and 17 Russian government officials are being hit with sanctions for what the US calls Russia?s ??malign activity?? around the world.
MGH and the UMass Medical School in Worcester are among six sites across the country testing the therapy.
Smart and truly scary horror movies know that it?s not how much to show your audience that gets results, but rather how little.
My boyfriend?s divorce isn?t final, and I?m angry about time he spent with his ex and their kids.
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?Boston: The Documentary? is a rejuvenating experience: It doesn?t let 2013 define the other 121 years. And it reminds you that this local event is truly a celebration of global endeavor.
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The Big Picture
Images of pivotal moments in the life of the civil rights leader as we mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic end of his life on April 4, 1968.
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