Cellphone giants cling to 2-year contracts

John Legere, T-Mobile’s confrontational chief, announced Wednesday that his company will pay contract termination fees for those who switch.

A commuter rail train bound for Rockport pulled into the Montserrat station in Beverly on Friday.

French firm Keolis wins commuter rail contract

The company won the largest operating contract in state history, taking over the contract from an incumbent that has run the system since 2003.

Katherine M. Clark won a special election on Dec. 10.

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Katherine Clark has hope despite gridlock

On her third day in her new Washington office, congresswoman Katherine Clark said she could deliver on the promises she made.

Yvonne Abraham

Still speaking up for his sister

Next week, when the Supreme Court hears a challenge to the state law keeping protesters at a decent distance from abortion clinics, Liam Lowney will be there.

Joelle Forte practiced Wednesday for the US Figure Skating Championships, being held at the TD Garden.

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‘Ice queen’ is an icon from bygone days

The US ladies figure skating champion once was as familiar to the public as a Hollywood star. But the sport’s popularity has been dwindling.

Brian Krzanich (left), chief executive of Intel, and Gabe Newell of video game developer Valve discussed new products Monday at a consumer technology trade show in Las Vegas.

Tech Lab

New gaming menu for your PC

PC sales have been plunging for the past couple of years, but PC gaming is in remarkably good health.

Craig Biggio had more than 3,000 hits, but that wasn’t enough to get into the Hall of Fame this year.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

With the ballots counted, let’s collect our thoughts

Reflections on a flawed process, some very worthy honorees, and those players who fell short this time.

William Gross (center) is a 30-year veteran.

Gross to be first black No. 2 at Boston police

William Gross, who has about three decades of experience on the force, will be named superintendent in chief, officials said.

A video appears to show Aaron Hernandez seemingly stalking victims of a Boston double murder, newly released documents allege.

Files link South End killings to Aaron Hernandez

Police believe they have evidence that proves Hernandez was driving the vehicle from which a gunman allegedly fired.

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JOAN VENNOCHI

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The T’s decision to bring in a new operator for commuter rail is a bold move for general manager Beverly Scott.

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Kelly Olynyk battled with Blake Griffin of the Clippers.

Celtics fight hard but lose to Clippers

The Celtics played tighter basketball in Los Angeles than they have in recent games but still lost their sixth striaght.