Israel, Hamas agree to new 72-hour cease-fire

The move clears the way for the resumption of talks on a long-term truce.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/48343331asdf3--90x90.jpg Ted Kennedy Jr. makes his first run for public office

Despite his family?s roots, Ted Kennedy Jr. is keeping his campaign for the Conn. Senate in the community.

Kurdish forces retake 2 towns from militants in Iraq

It is one of their first victories after weeks of retreating, a Kurdish military official said.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/08/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/Copy%20of%20davis_jobs7_biz.jpg Arthur S., relatives accuse Arthur T. of bad faith in Market Basket talks

Breaking their silence in the Market Basket fight, Arthur S. Demoulas and relatives on his side of the family said they remain willing to sell their shares to Arthur T.

Two brothers killed in Lowell shooting

The brothers died early this morning after being shot on Andrews Street in Lowell, and no arrests have been made.

A grass-roots group of Lynn residents is fighting to preserve services at the city?s only hospital.

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Lynn residents resist Partners? plans to close hospital

If Partners HealthCare wins approval for its latest merger, Lynn would lose its only hospital ? and quick access to care.

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The armaments of domestic violence

Whatever is at hand becomes a weapon, one more way to hurt, to terrify.

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Revere Beach?s kaleidoscopic personality

Take an audio-and-photo tour of America?s first public beach.

 The Jaguars? EverBank Field is home to the world?s largest video boards, which are at both ends of the stadium.

Video boards are bigger ? and better

The evolution of the video board took sports arenas out of the dark ages and sports fans into an age of in-game enlightenment.

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The lasting legacy of biking guru Bobby Mac

He picked up cycling in his 50s, rode through eyesight loss, and kept scores of us inspired.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/batfinal2_snook-8020.jpg Our home was invaded by bats

The first one came on a hot summer night. Then his friends followed.