Acquittal, mistrial in Mattapan murders

The jury acquitted Edward Washington and could not reach verdicts against Dwayne Moore in the 2010 killings of four people, including a two-year-old boy, that shook the city.

Courtroom erupts after verdicts read

Globe reporter Maria Cramer talks about Thursday’s verdict and reaction in the Mattapan quadruple murder trial.

Family members outraged over results

Relatives of victims reacted with anger and grief today at the trial.

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Inside the Mattapan murders

A look at what prosecutors allege happened on the night of Sept. 28, 2010.

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‘Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye’ is as unconventional as its subjects

Marie Losier spent seven years documenting the performance artist Genesis P-Orridge who, along with his late wife, Lady Jaye, wanted to create a third gender.

Boston sets new record as warm spell peaks today

The temperature in Boston surged to 82 degrees this afternoon, smashing the previous record for the day by 10 degrees.

Whitney Houston died from drowning, coroner says

Coroner’s officials have ruled Houston died by drowning, but heart disease and cocaine use were contributing factors.

Fla. police chief steps down temporarily

The police chief at the center of a fatal neighborhood watch shooting says he is stepping down temporarily because he has become a distraction.

Globe Talk: Boston, a Comedy Capital

Watch the video of this Globe Talk event, featuring local comedians Dave Russo, Anthony Scibelli, Tony V, Jimmy Tingle, and Lenny Clarke sharing stories about the Boston comedy scene. Laughs guaranteed. (Editor’s note: This video contains strong language.)

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From a father’s grief, compassion

Robert B. Parker’s widow, Joan Parker, says author Ace Atkins, who recently visited her in her Cambridge home, has just the right touch to take over the “Spenser’’ detective series.

Atkins, for hire, helps keep Parker’s ‘Spenser’ on the case

Words boost, bedevil Romney

‘‘The Hunger Games’’ stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, who is chosen to represent her district in nationally televised killing games.

Movie Review

‘The Hunger Games’ aims for solid entertainment and hits the mark

Mild winter raises forest fire threat

Art Review

‘Art on the Marquee’ inspires and challenges

Boston crafts show spotlights steampunk designers

After delay, Jets land Tim Tebow

Editorial | 'Casablanca' at 70

As time goes by

Mel Parnell, 89; won more games than any Sox lefty

Gambling commission light on casino experience

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Munch Madness 2012

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Boston cat unscathed after fall from 19-story building

A Boston cat made a “purrfect” landing — on her feet, of course — emerging mostly unscathed after falling from her owner’s high-rise apartment.

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The Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church in Roxbury.

Fight over church continues in bankruptcy court

A lawyer for OneUnited Bank said Thursday in court that a Roxbury church sought bankruptcy protection because of “gross, severe financial mismanagement.”