Lawyer sketches portrait of a life out of control

Erika Murray was arrested after the bodies of three dead infants were found in her home in Blackstone.

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Erika Murray?s attorney said the Blackstone mother did not perceive herself as neglectful of her two younger children.

Obama condemns beheading of Briton by ISIS

In a statement Saturday, Obama said the hearts of Americans go out to David Haines? family and the United Kingdom.

A judge ordered work on the mine in Somerset, Colo., to stop after concluding the Obama administration had conducted a flawed analysis of its impact.

In mining country, ?war on coal? hard to see

Though Obama?s critics use the ?war? as an attack line, his administration often sides with mining interests seeking federal leases.

Secretary of State regularly keeps government records secret

Time and again, records show, William Galvin?s office has resisted making government secrets public.

BC quarterback Tyler Murphy dropped back to pass during Saturday?s game.

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BC 37, Southern Cal 31

Eagles stun No. 9 Trojans behind Tyler Murphy

Quarterback Tyler Murphy scored on a 66-yard touchdown run with 3:30 to go to clinch the upset victory.

Despite last week's loss, there?s no need to worry about Tom Brady, writes Dan Shaughnessy.

Dan Shaughnessy

Don?t lose sleep worrying about Tom Brady

Is there any quarterback you?d rather have on Sunday in Minnesota? Doubt it.

David Brown and his wife, Ann, own Chester Brown Wholesale Florist, a member of the exchange since 1933.

Boston Flower Exchange receives $35 million bid

The century-old wholesale supplier could fall to the wave of gentrification coursing through Boston?s South End.

Sahro Uji Hassan (center) and Fatuma Ali dressed models for the show.

Young Muslim designs a new cultural understanding

Sahro Hassan wants Muslim women to feel confident enough to express themselves through fashion.

Rubby De La Rosa of the Boston Red Sox talks with plate umpire Jim Reynolds after he was charged with a balk that scored Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning.

Royals 7, Red Sox 1

Revved-up Royals beat Red Sox, 7-1

Saturday was a reminder that the Red Sox have few sure things as they look to remake their rotation.

Opinion

Opinion | Nancy Marrapese-Burrell

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/13/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/90x90-rayrice-1209--90x90.jpg How do we deal with our own hypocrisy?

The NFL and its fans love the big hits, the blood, the battle. And yet, we are shocked when NFL players bring their brutality to their families.

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