The Boston Athletic Association announced restrictions on strollers, backpacks, and runners’ costumes for the race.
A study led by Boston researchers shows that a blood test is superior to standard screening methods for detecting chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.
A North Shore foster care facility backed out due to the national media attention Justina Pelletier’s case has garnered, sources said.
Boston’s mayor may pursue a “host community” agreement, which would give the city significant input on the project.
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Dan Shaughnessy
The new Red Sox catcher can be hard-headed with teammates and grating on opponents. But the grizzled veteran just wants to win.
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Who will win and who should win? Ty Burr and Janice Page play the Academy odds.
Texas gay marriage ban struck downA federal judge left the state’s ban on gay marriage in place pending a ruling by an appeals court later this year.
The new discovery of distant worlds is making astronomers rethink the very nature of multi-planet solar systems.
NICHOLAS BURNS
Cold War passions in UkraineUkraine is well within the Russian sphere of interest and influence, but events there matter to the US, too.
The Celtics are approaching 40 losses, are out of playoff contention, and are being schooled by teams with comparable records.
Eleven people have died from fires in Massachusetts this year, the state fire marshal said.
Secretary of State John Kerry says the US will consider other direct assistance in addition to the loan.
The procedural hurdle was not expected to significantly delay a confirmation vote for Dr. Vivek Murthy of Brigham and Women’s.
The loan by a Danish firm would partially finance the controversial $2.5 billion project.
“MADE” is an exhibition about visual trickery at Montserrat Gallery, Montserrat College of Art.
Seven tasters munched their way through six brands of vegetable chips.
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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.
