Records show most sex convicts do not win release

Unlike the man accused in an Arlington attack, most sex offenders are locked up indefinitely after their prison sentences.

Lewis Katz.

Service held for Hanscom crash victim Lewis Katz

A memorial service for the philanthropist, who was one of seven killed in the crash, is being held in Philadelphia.

Pilots may have tried to stop plane before crash

The jet reached a speed of 190 miles per hour before slowing down and hurtling into a gully at Hanscom, investigators said.

Eitan Green had a reputation among friends and family for being meticulously prepared and analytical in his approach to guiding in places like Mount Rainier.

To many, mountain guide reached humanity’s heights

Needham native Eitan Green, presumed dead in a Mount Rainier avalanche, was called adventurous but never reckless.

How does a horse’s equipment help it race?

Triple Crown contender California Chrome’s nasal strip has become his trademark, but there is an entire array of headgear devices used to aid racehorses.

Graphic: Inside the headgear used in horse racing

Much of the headgear worn on race day reins in their natural instinct to keep them running straight toward the finish line.

In this image taken from video obtained from Voice Of Jihad Website, which has been authenticated based on its contents, a Taliban fighter speaks to Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, in eastern Afghanistan.

Taliban video shows handover of US soldier

The Taliban is touting the swap for five detainees from Guantanamo as a significant achievement for the insurgents.

Some of the 669 cabins in the Yotel New York, near Times Square, are about 175 square feet in size. A developer plans similar rooms in Boston, from 160 to 200 square feet.

Yotel plans micro hotel for Boston

The hospitality company has made a name for itself by building miniature hotel rooms from London to New York to Amsterdam.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/06/04/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/woods150-2144.jpg Neighbors baffled by ‘Slender Man’ stabbing allegations

Two Wisconsin girls are accused of stabbing a friend nearly to death in hopes of pleasing a fictional character called “Slender Man.”

John L. Allen Jr.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/06/04/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/allenj--90x90.png Clean-up of Vatican finances becomes English-speaking operation

Those who work in the Vatican’s new Secretariat for the Economy will be required to be proficient in English.

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Giancarlo Stanton has 16 home runs this season.

Red Sox are not getting Giancarlo Stanton

The Red Sox have options to bolster their outfield, but it’s highly unlikely the Marlins star is one of them.