Woman pleads guilty in killing of pizza delivery man

Yamiley Mathurin pleaded guilty to manslaughter and armed robbery charges in the 2010 death of Richel Nova in Hyde Park.

$350m gift is biggest in Harvard University?s history

The donation to the School of Public Health will help fight global health threats.

Harvard study finds ?troubling? divergence in US economy

Businesses need to develop a strategy to lift living standards for the average worker, according to the study.

KATHERINE TAYLOR FOR THE GLOBE

When withdrawal is the hardest part

While rampant abuse of heroin dominates public attention, dependency on benzodiazepines remains less widely acknowledged or understood.

Ray Rice was suspended for two games, and can return to his team on Friday.

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Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

NFL?s punishment of Ray Rice must be increased

The emergence of new evidence in the Ravens running back?s assault of his wife demands new action from Roger Goodell.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man watched as a truck transported Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the southern city of Ashdod on Nov. 17, 2012.

opinion | George Mitchell

Israeli-Palestinian peace is needed now

Israel is running out of time, and the Palestinians are running out of options. Second of three parts.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/08/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/hall150-4679.jpg Developer proposes plan for buildings near Faneuil Hall

The development would create a modern commercial complex with restaurants, stores, hotel rooms and residences.

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots couldn?t control play in the trenches

The line of scrimmage is ground zero for victory and the Patriots were unable to hold their ground on either side of the ball.

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Scholar Amy-Jill Levine believes we?re underestimating the literary power of the parables.