The secretary of state is scheduled to leave on New Year’s Day for Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The end to the five-year program that extended benefits for the long-term jobless is affecting 1.3 million people immediately.
Celtics 103, Cavaliers 100
The Celtics nearly blew another huge lead Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden, but held on to snap their three-game skid.
Family, community search again for missing Fitchburg boyFor the second consecutive Saturday, volunteers and relatives of Jeremiah Oliver searched for the missing 5-year-old.
The top 25 most-read stories on BostonGlobe.com in 2013.
Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.
The Philanthropy Connection has completed its first round of grants, awarding $26,000 each to five nonprofits providing services to women, families, children, and young adults.
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False Bay, off the tip of Africa, is the winter hunting ground for about 80 great whites — and many tourists hoping to catch a glimpse.
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New England family skiing as it used to beThis winter try out some of the retro charm at these friendly mom-and-pop venues that cater to families.
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But the fire is so delightful!With new laws regulating wood stoves, and banning many older models, the venerable fireplace should shiver, as should those of us who enjoy its ambient comforts.
Rask allowed the Bruins to regroup after the first intermission and roll over the Senators, earning his 20th career shutout and fourth of the season.
Menino says he’s looking forward to helping Boston University launch its new Institute on Cities, a job that begins in February.
A fire engulfed a coach of an express train in southern India, killing dozens after passengers became trapped when the doors failed to open.
The American Federation of Teachers funded a political action committee that spent $480,000 in favor of Martin Walsh in the final days of the mayoral race.
The company said the encryption strongly reduces risk to customers, but one security analyst said customers should take precautions anyway.
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The tiny, barely detectable particles responsible for some of the galaxy’s biggest explosions are the stars of the astrophysicist’s new book.
His new girlfriend opts for the pronoun when referring to her ex.
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Watch the ‘Broken City’ Insiders eventVideo of a discussion with The Boston Globe’s Washington bureau of the gridlock in Washington and what can be done to end it.
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When doctors prescribe books to heal the mind Can you read your way to psychological health? Britain is finding out.
