Most protesters see charges dismissed or downgraded

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested Tuesday night in Boston as part of protests in response to the Ferguson case.

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The scope of Ferguson protests

Thousands of people gathered Tuesday in cities across the country.

Opinion | Harvey Silverglate

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Are we wise enough to understand and act on them?

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After the Weymouth man discovered the bonds, he contacted the auction company to return the bonds to the owner.

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The city issued three emergency violations after a worker fell to his death while installing porches at the home.

Coakley urges UMass Amherst to cut ties with Cosby

Other colleges have distanced themselves from Bill Cosby amid sexual assault allegations against the entertainer.

English High strikes up a marching band

Marching bands at Boston?s public high schools have died out, but on Thanksgiving Day, the English High band will revive the tradition.

Marie Marlett of Mattapan held a box over her head as she waited for bus Wedneday afternoon in Lexington.

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Wintry mix makes for tough pre-Thanksgiving commute

Numerous spinouts were reported on the highways this afternoon as drivers struggled with a storm that dumped snow, sleet, and rain

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Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy had plenty of praise for the Patriots as their game approaches.

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NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

Jon Lester has plenty of options in addition to Red Sox

The Red Sox seem to be the front-runners for Lester, but the Cubs, among others, make sense for him, too.

Dr. Benjamin Ebert, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital,

Boston scientists find gene mutations that are a precursor of blood cancer

The mutations markedly increase the risk of blood cancer, an important step toward developing early detection and prevention strategies.

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What dogs do for newspapers ? and democracy

It?s quantifiable: Editors are suckers for cute pups. But we have a defense!

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Plenty of people still play board games, including average folk who partake at home, in game cafes, and at massive conventions.

Thanksgiving cooking guide

How to cook Thanksgiving turkey

Ready to cook your turkey? Here are a few recipes that will help.

10 must-have Thanksgiving recipes

These holiday recipes can accompany the turkey Thursday or help with leftovers.

Opinion

Anthony A. Braga

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There is an unusual reservoir of trust developed between the police and the city?s communities of color.

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Reaction in Ferguson, Mo.

Demonstrators gathered in Ferguson, Mo., ahead of the grand jury?s decision in the Michael Brown death, and reacted after learning there would be no indictments.