Facing host of troubles, Governor Patrick is unruffled

Problems with the state’s health insurance website, the DCF, and medical marijuana licensing are among the issues Patrick is dealing with.

Kerry presses for action on climate change

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry accused climate change skeptics of using shoddy science.

Joshua Messier was having a schizophrenic attack, then died as Bridgewater state prison guards subdued him.

A death in restraints after ‘standard procedure’

Joshua Messier was having a schizophrenic attack, then died as Bridgewater state prison guards subdued him.

Cambridge police Sergeant E.J. Frammartino worked with his 22-month-old Labrador retriever, Dixie. Observing at right is MBTA Transit Police Officer Stacy Cassetta. If Dixie stays on task, her reward is a tennis ball.

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Cambridge beefs up bomb squad with dogs

In the aftermath of the Marathon bombings, Cambridge is creating a full-time bomb squad that has bomb-sniffing dogs.

The US women’s hockey team plays Sweden in an semi-final game Monday.

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US women’s hockey prepares for semifinal

US players are still thinking about mistakes they made in a loss to the Canadians, even as they get ready to take on Sweden in a semifinal on Monday.

Phil Kessel took the puck away from Slovenia forward Ziga Jeglic on Sunday. Kessel scored three goals.

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Hat trick for Kessel as US cruises

Former Bruin Phil Kessel scored three goals as the US won Group A and earned a berth in the quarter-finals.

The Washington headquarters of the IRS, where officials say they have improved their ability to detect identify theft.

IRS is overwhelmed by identity theft fraud

With scammers finding the agency an easy target, billions have been wrongly paid out.

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For many restaurant workers, fair conditions not on menu

The restaurant industry in the United States is exploding, just as the income gap is widening. The trends are related.

Opinion

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The Russian president enforces some changes at the Sochi Games in Ward Sutton’s editorial cartoon.