Israel launches ground operation in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces said it is entering Gaza with support from the Air Force, Navy, and other security agencies.

Signs hung at the entrance of the company's corporate offices in Tewksbury on Tuesday.

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Market Basket threatens to fire workers who walk out

The employees had demanded that the grocery chain reinstate its recently ousted president.

Proposed gene technology could alter organisms in wild

The technology could potentially allow researchers to block mosquitoes? ability to spread malaria.

A Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 295 people crashed in eastern Ukraine, officials said.

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A Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 295 people crashed in eastern Ukraine, officials said.

In Kuala Lumpur, a woman who said she believed her sister was on the flight cried as she waited for more information.

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In Kuala Lumpur, a woman who said she believed her sister was on the flight cried as she waited for more information.

Both the government and pro-Russia separatists denied any responsibility for downing the aircraft.

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Both the government and pro-Russia separatists denied any responsibility for downing the aircraft.

Bouquets were placed in front of the Dutch embassy in Kiev. The flight was traveling from the Netherlands to Malaysia when it crashed.

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Bouquets were placed in front of the Dutch embassy in Kiev. The flight was traveling from the Netherlands to Malaysia.

According to reports, the US has concluded that the aircraft was shot down by surface-to-air missiles.

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The US has concluded that the aircraft was shot down by surface-to-air missiles.

Separatists stood at the site of the crash in the Donetsk region.

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Separatists stood at the site of the crash in the Donetsk region.

Plane was shot down, US official says

Malaysia?s prime minister said the jetliner carrying 295 people did not make a distress call before it went down.

Bill Russell waves to the crowd during the NBA All Star game in February.

Bill Russell taken to hospital after feeling faint

Boston Celtics officials said Russell felt faint while speaking at a corporate event in Nevada.

Tractor-trailer drives into Boston Common

The truck?s cab could be seen at the bottom of a set of steps leading to Beacon Street.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

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The federal case against three former Probation Department officials shows that it?s business as usual with lawmakers.

Movies

Movie Review

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Richard Linklater and his cast came away with a film that gets much out of its young star ? and cinema itself.

Sports

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British Open

A rusty Tiger Woods made a poor start to the British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Thursday with bogeys at the first two holes. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLYPETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images

Tiger Woods shoots 69 at British Open

Woods settled down after two early birdies on a day where many players found their way under par, including Rory McIlroy (66).

Arts

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Stage REview

Justin Harris and Juani Feliz in ?Welcome to the Arroyo?s.?

Highs and lows from Circuit Theatre shows

The Circuit Theatre Company celebrates its fifth season with ?Welcome to Arroyo?s? and ?The Walk Across America for Mother Earth? at Club Oberon.