Formerly a leader on land mine ban, Obama now balks

President Obama?s administration has repeatedly delayed a review of the issue.

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An ownership tangle for an Everett site may have two felons in the mix.

Rio Ferguson, 10, looked over his score with his dad after he finished target shooting.

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Rio Ferguson, 10, looked over his score with his dad after he finished target shooting.

At a time when the debate about gun control is at a fever pitch, young people are learning to use firearms in ever greater numbers.

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As the debate about gun control is at a fever pitch, young people are learning to use firearms in ever greater numbers.

Rio's parents have versed him in firearm safety since he first fashioned a toy gun out of PVC pipe as a toddler.

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Rio's parents have versed him in firearm safety since he first fashioned a toy gun out of PVC pipe as a toddler.

Promoters maintain that junior shooting teaches the same life skills instilled by other sports, particularly self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

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Promoters maintain that junior shooting teaches the same life skills instilled by other sports.

Tyler Lefebvre, 17, a member of the  Taunton Marksmanship Unit, practiced with an air rifle in his living room.

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Tyler Lefebvre, 17, a member of the Taunton Marksmanship Unit, practiced with an air rifle in his living room.

Mike King of New Hampshire, shown with his daughter  Morgan, said overall, there is more interest in shooting.

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Mike King of New Hampshire, shown with his daughter Morgan, said overall, there is more interest in shooting.

Teaching children how to use guns, supporters say, will reduce the likelihood of accidents.

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Teaching children how to use guns, supporters say, will reduce the likelihood of accidents.

Gun controversy lost on new shooting stars

Competitive marksmanship is a growing draw for children and teens.

Ebola getting ?out of control?

Sierra Leon defended its record although more than 330 have died in three West African countries.

A patient broke a window to jump to his death at the Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center. A request for shatterproof windows was approved a day later.

A warning, a delayed repair, a patient dies

The day after a patient jumped to his death at a hospital in the South End, funds were approved to replace the glass windows.

Cornerback Darrelle Revis is keeping his eye on the ball and allowing others to boast they are the best in the game.

Darrelle Revis insists he has nothing to prove with Patriots

Revis says he doesn?t need to prove he?s the NFL?s premier cornerback. Those around him say he?s motivated to do just that, though.

Opinion

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Boston needs a collective reflection on the ongoing struggle for social justice in our schools.

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The dog days are approaching, and an old-fashioned seaside escape isn?t far.

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The deal would allow Partners HealthCare?s acquisition of South Shore Hospital in Weymouth (above) to move forward.

Partners, Coakley still work toward settlement

The parties reached an agreement in principle last month that would allow the health care system to acquire South Shore Hospital.