Keene State says students may be expelled

Keene State will examine photos and videos and may expel the most serious participants in Saturday?s chaos, the college?s president said.

Ben Friedman of Israel donned a wizard hat during his tour of Salem.

Salem gearing up for fans of spooky Halloween fare

Beware of little red devils, scary ghosts, and Harry Potter look-alikes flying into Salem to celebrate in Witch City.

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Vote all you want. The secret government won?t change.

The people we elect aren?t the ones calling the shots, says Tufts University?s Michael Glennon.

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Buyer dos and don?ts at open houses

Open houses are an important part of the real estate process and there?s a code of etiquette that prospective buyers should follow.

2 killed in early morning crash in Boston

Two people died when a car collided head-on with another vehicle on Jamaicaway, and three people were injured.

Amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences make us social misfits

The best connections stem from shared experiences, not from out-of-the-ordinary tales we think will impress our colleagues.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, where US Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan was treated, in Dallas.

Texas hospital apologizes for Ebola mistakes

The hospital placed full-page newspaper ads noting they ?made mistakes in handling this very difficult challenge.?

Sometimes uneasily, Boston Common is a crossroads for all

By tradition and history, the Common is where all strata of society intersect.

Fidelity fought Washington over money market funds ? and won

A furious lobbying campaign diluted SEC rules crafted after the 2008 financial collapse.

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The 50 greatest paintings in New England

In a region overflowing with art treasures, which paintings stand out?