Next-of-kin sought for bodies found in storage facility

The bodies were found in a Weymouth unit owned by a former funeral home director who is facing 278 criminal charges.

Hull firefighter allegedly tried to use fake prescription

The firefighter was allegedly in uniform and behind the wheel of a town fire truck when he tried to illegally obtain prescription drugs.

Aaron Hernandez appeared in court Oct. 1.

Maids say guns were in Aaron Hernandez?s house

Hernandez?s four maids testified that they saw guns in at least three separate places.

The state Transportation Building wraps around a corner of an entire city block and encompasses 2.6 acres. The city?s assessing department values it at $121 million.

Emerson eyes state Transportation Building

State officials say they may sell the massive downtown Boston building, and at least one potential buyer is expressing interest.

Marshfield father arrested after 7-year-old son calls 911

The man faces heroin and child endangerment charges after the boy reported his mother was on the ground and could not be roused.

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State looking into pay-to-play in beer industry

Investigators are probing whether bars and liquor stores are demanding payments for tap access or shelf space.

No mansion for governor-elect Charlie Baker

Unlike the chief executives in most states, Baker will not get a fancy mansion.

Fireworks light the night sky above the National Stadium or 'Birds Nest' during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 24, 2008. London will host the 2012 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO/FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy

Boston should host an Olympics for visionaries

Call it the Innolympics: a set of contests to innovate and upgrade the city.

MIT economist Jonathan Gruber.

Health law architect?s ?stupidity? comments stir controversy

MIT economist Jonathan Gruber referred to the ?stupidity of the American voter? in comments about the health care overhaul.