The Islamic State distributed a video that said Foley?s apparent beheading was retaliation for recent US airstrikes in Iraq.
The attorney general was expected to meet with officials carrying out a federal investigation into Michael Brown?s death.
Israeli strike kills wife, son of military chief, Hamas saysA spokesman says the group?s elusive military chief was not present during the strike on a Gaza Strip home.
Mattapan teen pleads guilty in shooting of brotherProsecutors believe the shooting by Juanly Pena, which prompted a gun buyback effort, was an accident.
Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff/File
Thomas Farragher | Commentary
If the swells on Beacon Hill succeed in their courtroom challenge, people like Chris Griffin will have to wait a long time to cross the street.
The former Red Sox pitcher was diagnosed with cancer in February but kept the details a secret.
Shirley Leung
What is the Market Basket board doing?The all-male board can?t figure out how to get the company back on its feet. And sadly, it?s not for lack of trying.
Obituary
Corey Griffin, 27; his riches were family, friends, philanthropyPhilanthropic at an age when most focus solely on launching careers, Mr. Griffin solicited $100,000 in donations for ALS.
Derrick Z. Jackson
White America?s racial blindersAs unjustified as the shooting of Michael Brown was, white America has barely shrugged its shoulders.
What Filene?s site looks like as new office of HavasThe top four floors of the landmark Downtown Crossing building have been transformed into offices for the ad conglomerate.
Coach Mike Pettine announced Wednesday that the rookie quarterback will start the season as a backup.
The new school is teaching potential circus performers and stressed-out 9-to-5 workers how to release and soar.
Two young great-nephews of Francis as well as their mother, the wife of the pope?s nephew, were killed, according to officials.
Martha Coakley, Steve Grossman and Donald Berwick talked about a range of topics ahead of the Sept. 9 primary.
The family fighting over Market Basket remained quiet Tuesday as the grocery chain continued to suffer the financial fallout.
Because of overfishing, many species are not sustainable and the more we eat of some fish, the less certain their futures.
From the Archives | Photo gallery
![//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/13/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/tornado015-2403[1].jpg](http://c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/13/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/tornado015-2403[1].jpg)
1972 summer tornadoes In 1972, two tornadoes struck Massachusetts within weeks of each other, with Chelmsford and Brookline receiving the most damage.
Can a robot be too nice?Smart machines need the right ?personality? to work well?and experts are finding the best choice may not always be what we think we want.
Continue reading by subscribing to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢.
Continue reading by subscribing to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢.
