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‘I will listen. I will learn. I will lead’

At his mayoral inauguration ceremony, Martin Walsh described Boston as a city of big dreams, second chances, and redemption.

Martin Walsh was sworn in as mayor of Boston as  his mother, Mary Walsh,  and partner, Lorrie Higgins, looked on.

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Martin Walsh was sworn in as mayor of Boston as his mother, Mary Walsh, and partner, Lorrie Higgins, looked on.

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma had a few quick words for Martin Walsh before Walsh was sworn in as mayor.

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World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma had a few quick words for Martin Walsh before Walsh was sworn in as mayor.

 Mayor Menino left keys to the mayor's office next to a letter for Walsh on the mayor's desk.

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Mayor Menino left keys to the mayor's office next to a letter for Walsh on the mayor's desk.

Governor Deval Patrick spoke at the inauguration.

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Governor Deval Patrick spoke at the inauguration.

Martin Walsh gave a thumbs up during his inauguration ceremony at Boston College’s Conte Forum.

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Martin Walsh gave a thumbs up during his inauguration ceremony at Boston College’s Conte Forum.

Martin Walsh was welcomed to the stage before being sworn in as mayor of Boston.

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Martin Walsh was welcomed to the stage before being sworn in as mayor of Boston.

Senator Elizabeth Warren's granddaughter, Lavinia Tyagi, 8, of Los Angeles, bided her time before the inauguration.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren's eight-year-old granddaughter, Lavinia Tyagi of Los Angeles, bided her time before the inauguration.

Walsh becomes Boston's 48th mayor.

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Walsh becomes Boston's 48th mayor.

Adrian Walker

Tests ahead for Martin Walsh

Boston’s new mayor will quickly discover that winning the election was the easiest part of this. Not that getting elected was easy.

Mayor Thomas Menino's last hours in office were spent iwith staff and some media. While posing for a group photo with his staff,and his wife, he became emotional.

In final hours as mayor, Menino reflects

In an emotional ceremony at City Hall this morning, Mayor Thomas Menino said goodbye to the office where he has worked for 20 years.

Supreme Court puts Utah same-sex marriage on hold

The Court put same-sex marriages on hold while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue.

Charlie Baker’s ticket raised $582,000 in December

The Republican candidate for governor and his running mate outraised the Democratic candidates for the office.

Passengers waited in a long line at Logan Airport's Terminal C on Sunday.

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Airline delays could last days in New England

A perfect storm of factors caused dozens of flight delays and cancellations at Logan on Sunday.

Brain rest helps children heal faster from concussions

A new study found that those who took the most time off from challenging mental tasks had the quickest recovery.

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US-supplied arms to Indonesia have been used in cracking down on resistance movements in West Papua and East Timor.

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