Brooks School head failed to report headmaster allegations

While head of the school’s board of trustees, Steve Forbes did not notify authorities of an alleged improper relationship between Lawrence W. Becker and a student.

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Elizabeth Warren was sworn in as Massachusetts’ first woman senator by Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan during a re-enactment ceremony at Roxbury Community College on Saturday. Warren, who was formally sworn in on Thursday in Washington, held the mock swearing-in as a way to thank supporters who couldn't travel to Washington for the actual ceremony.

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Warren holds ceremonial swearing-in

A re-enactment of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s ceremony was held at Roxbury Community College for hundreds of supporters.

Syrian president to give speech Sunday

Syrian President Bashar Assad will deliver a rare address on Sunday as fighting continues between rebels and government troops.

In addition to his passing exploits, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has rushed for nearly 500 yards, and 4 TDs.

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Young quarterbacks leading half the NFL playoff teams

Andrew Luck of Indianapolis, Robert Griffin III of Washington, and Russell Wilson of Seattle will be start in this weekend’s wild-card playoffs.

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1976: The first First Night

In 1976, Bostonians first enjoyed the arts festival that would one day spread nationwide and ring in the new year in over 70 cities, growing to showcase the work of over 1,000 artists.

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Celebrating Big Bill Broonzy

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N.H. legislator turns to 3-D painting

Horatio J. Homer began his 40-year police career in 1878.

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Martha’s Vineyard radio station fights for new life online

Alabama’s Nick Saban has had 20 players drafted by the NFL since 2010. Four from the 2011 team went in Round 1.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren participated in a reenacted swearing-in with her husband, Bruce Mann and Vice President Joe Biden at the Capitol.

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Dec. 29, 1976: As part of the countdown to First Night 1977, Mark Dannenhauer skied through the First Night doorway as Dancing Bear (Ellie Hayes) looked on. The pair from the Northeast Puppet Theater rehearsed in Waterfront Park for their First Night performance.

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A church with a mission but no members

Some prominent names are on record in favor of higher tax rates for the rich, including (left to right): Tom Stemberg, the founder of Staples Inc.; travel guide Rick Steves; and businessman Frank Patitucci.

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Lance Armstrong may admit to doping to resume career

Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, has told associates he is considering publicly admitting he used banned drugs and blood transfusions.