Video purports to show beheading of British hostage

The Internet video appears to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading British hostage Alan Henning.

Baby born to woman who received womb transplant

In a world first, a woman in Sweden has given birth to a baby after receiving a womb transplant.

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A man and a woman allegedly pried open the door to a jewelry store and stole racks of jewelry.

Hazardous material cleaners prepared to hang black plastic outside the apartment in Dallas where Thomas Eric Duncan stayed last week.

Officials in Dallas identify 10 people most at risk for Ebola

Among those most at risk are four people who shared an apartment with the Ebola patient, health officials said.

Casino repeal faces long odds

In many ways, the climate for casino repeal activists couldn?t be better. But their ballot measure faces long odds at the polls.

 Laura Indolfi, a biomaterials engineer at MIT, and designer Carlos Villamil were winners of the Descience contest, and took home $1,500 each.

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MIT fashion show displays glamorous side of science

The garments on display were the product of a mind-meld between teams of scientists and designers.

Tom Brady will need his offensive line to stand strong in front of him Sunday night. AP Photo/Tom Uhlman

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Patriots? keys to victory over the Bengals

The 3-0 Bengals are a formidable foe, and the Patriots will have to elevate their game Sunday night.

First Lady Michelle Obama (left) campaigned for Martha Coakley.

Michelle Obama backs Coakley at Dorchester stop

The first lady wooed supporters at the Strand Theatre, urging them to remain tightly focused on the campaign.