A Harvard study conducted on rail platforms in the Boston area found that mixing with people of different ethnic backgrounds can influence social acceptance.
Senator Edward Markey called the increase in overdoses across the region “a scourge like we have never seen before.”
Ukraine issues warrant for former leaderRussia denounced the interim government in Kiev, even as that government moved to open a dialogue with the West.
The mother of Justina Pelletier collapsed and was taken to a hospital on a stretcher after a court hearing about her daughter.
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Groupmuse is a website that matches up people who want to volunteer their home for a semi-public classical musical performance with musicians and guests.
jazz 110, celtics 98
The Celtics have lost five straight, including four on their most recent trip to play Western Conference opponents.
Pope Francis announced the first major overhaul of the Vatican’s outdated and inefficient bureaucracy in a quarter-century.
Ramis, perhaps best known for his acting roles in “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes,” died Monday.
Jennifer Graham
The carriage horses are fineNever do abusers outnumber the caring, and it’s not wise to govern at the whip of extremes.
With Jacoby Ellsbury gone, the Sox have options for the No. 1 spot in the lineup, but there is no classic leadoff man.
In a letter, state’s attorney general urged the board to adopt ethical and disclosure rules in line with other similar pension funds.
A wiretap provided the final clue that led to the arrest of Joaquin ‘‘El Chapo’’ Guzman.
Governor Patrick has repeatedly left open the door to a White House campaign when asked about his long-term plans.
Relatively unknown in the US until it was acquired by Facebook for $19 billion, the messaging service has nearly double the users as Twitter.
The Austin quartet, which plays the Sinclair Tuesday and Wednesday night, has carved off some of its rougher edges.
Do you want your toddler to talk? The best thing you can do is simple: Talk to them.
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Medical care is now a tool of warModern conflicts have destroyed the old protections around health care — and we’re only just beginning to assess the damage.
