At a memorial service in Johannesburg, President Obama praised Nelson Mandela as the last great liberator of the 20th century.
The Senate voted 56-38 to approve Washington lawyer Patricia Millett’s nomination to a powerful federal appeals court.
In an address laced with self-deprecating humor, Mayor Menino trumpeted his five terms of accomplishments.
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Dan Shaughnessy
Another improbable comeback has led columnist Dan Shaughnessy to lay out some far-fetched ways New England might lift the Lombardi Trophy.
With his outspoken views on gay marriage and abortion, Bishop Thomas Tobin has emerged as a vocal contrast to the pope’s more inclusive tone.
GM names first woman to head car companyProduct development chief Mary Barra has been named the new CEO of General Motors.
A company under scrutiny due to problems with software it built for two state agencies is now a virtual arm of Mass. government.
PAUL MCMORROW
The comeback of Worcester’s downtownWorcester’s CitySquare project is a downtown makeover, but the city has been remaking its core in other, equally significant ways.
The news that the tight end was done for the season because of a right knee injury was difficult for Patriots players to deal with a day later.
The decision caps a 10-month investigation into the background of the only remaining contender for the sole Western Mass. license.
Ominous new action by Ukraine’s security forces appeared to scuttle an opening for talks between the government and demonstrators.
Democratic congressional candidate Katherine Clark has already been contacted by the US House clerk about a swearing-in.
The latest company cofounded by the prolific MIT scientist has raised $11 million to advance work on a new kind of surgical adhesive technology.
In his memoir, Menaker recalls rivalries, slights, and successes in publishing.
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Snowy New England wintersIt delights, it frustrates, and it changes the landscape in ways nothing else does. Winter in New England means snow — embrace it.
Can buildings be too young to save? The struggle to predict — and preserve — the architectural landmarks of tomorrow.
