Hospital sees rise in respiratory illnesses

Boston Chidlren?s Hospital is testing patients for the unusual virus that has been spreading across the country.

crux | analysis

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/20/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/0a12137b21e141be84900878156d82a3-0a12137b21e141be84900878156d82a3-0-1445--90x90.jpg The ?Francis Era? in America starts today in Chicago

Blase Cupich, the new archbishop of Chicago, is ideologically moderate and has a pastoral concern for the poor.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the media Friday amid the league?s problem with domestic violence. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Carmine Galasso)

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Roger Goodell?s words ring hollow

Goodell?s press conference Friday was business as usual for a big business that just wants to bury a scandal.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/19/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/455731344-8444.jpg Goodell apologizes, says he won?t resign

The NFL commissioner acknowledged problems with his handling of the Ray Rice incident and pledged to take action.

MCAS results released, 6 schools ?underperforming?

This year might mark the last time state officials release MCAS scores as they consider a new, online standardized test.

Woodmen?s Field Day at the Fryeburg (Maine).

Fall festivals around New England

Celebrate the harvest season with agricultural fairs, food festivals, craft markets, and oodles of entertainment for all ages.

opinion | Alan Berger

The enablers of ISIS

Other states in the region have helped incubate the sadistic group.

Thomas Farragher

A wholesome family treat at the Big E

There are no one-arm bandits or pit bosses or scantily clad waitresses. What?s left instead is a piece of Americana.

Michael Krauser of Ipswich maneuvered his way out of his slip at Tuck?s Point in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Friday.

Manchester-by-the-Sea deals with its unique moniker

Many locals fear the name makes a town that already had a snobby reputation sound even snobbier.

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