Vandalism at cemetery unsettles town near Boston

Whitman?s Colebrook Cemetery had gravesites, some centuries old, vandalized last weekend.

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After about 90 gravestones were toppled or broken in Whitman, forcing residents to check on their loved ones.

In Cambridge, a race to stop Ebola?s spread

Cambridge scientists are using sophisticated genetic machinery to determine how the virus might be attacked.

A sign sits in front of Shire's manufacturing facility in Lexington, Massachusetts in this file photo from July 18, 2014. U.S. pharmaceutical company AbbVie said October 14, 2014 it was reconsidering its $55 billion takeover of Shire in the wake of U.S. government moves to curb deals designed to cut tax, wiping $13 billion off the London-listed firm's stock price. REUTERS//Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Lexington?s Shire, seeking to expand, buys NPS for $5.2 billion

The move will enable the drugmaker to expand in rare diseases such as gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders.

Boston?s bid for the 2024 Olympics

Convincing case made by Boston for Olympic bid

The road to Boston?s nomination was filled with strategy sessions, fund-raising calls, and bid presentation prep.

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 1955 file photo, Swedish actress Anita Ekberg, poses for a photograph on her arrival at London airport from Stockholm to take part in the film Zarak Khan, with Victor Mature, Michael Wilding and Eunice Gayson. Anita Ekberg, the Swedish-born actress and sex-symbol of the 1950s and '60s who was immortalized bathing in the Trevi fountain in

Anita Ekberg, star of ?La Dolce Vita,? dies at 83

Ekberg became an international symbol of lush beauty and unbridled sensuality in the 1960 Federico Fellini film.

Chatham man allegedly held three hostages

All three hostages were released unharmed in the early morning incident in Chatham, and the man faces a number of charges.

Starts & Stops

MBTA shopping for new rail cars

The new self-propelled diesel trains would first be put to use on the Fairmount Line to provide more frequent service.

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Demonstrators in Paris held candles and signs.

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Ralliers climbed the monument at Place de la Bastille in Paris.

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Protesters gathered at the Place de la Nation in Paris.

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Tens of thousands of people attended a rally in Paris to remember victims of recent attacks.

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Participants in the Paris rally.

A Muslim woman lit a candle near the Charlie Hebdo offices, where 12 people were killed.

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A Muslim woman lit a candle near the Charlie Hebdo offices, where 12 people were killed.

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Leaders of several nations attended the Paris rally.

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Security was tight during the rally.

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Germany?s Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande embraced before the rally.

Rally in Paris is largest in French history, officials say

Millions of people gathered in France in protest against terrorist attacks and in cities around the world.

A poster showing Golden Globe Awards hosts Tina Fey (left) and Amy Poehler in Beverly Hills on Jan. 9. The comic duo will present the Globes for a third year.

Golden Globes 2015

A tense Hollywood to exhale at glitzy Golden Globes

How much Hollywood is ready to laugh about the hacking scandal will be one of the night?s story lines to watch, along with the stream of awards.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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After rallying from two 14-point deficits, the Patriots and their fans are planning on a trip to the Super Bowl.

Ashley Makevich and her fiance, George Tzelias, chatted with their real estate agent, Sharon Gannon, in their Tyngsborough home.

Real estate market rebounds north of Boston

In most of the 57 communities north of Boston, sales prices for single-family homes have largely recovered from a recession.

Globe magazine | Best of the New

62 of Boston?s best new restaurants

Can?t-miss options for every mood, including burger joints, cafes, Chinese spots, ice cream shops, and big-night-out steakhouses.

Daniel Bard was a stud reliever, and then 2012 happened.

NICK CAFARDO I SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

Finally healthy, Daniel Bard prepared for a comeback

This may be Bard?s last chance to show that he can bounce back from his rapid decline.

Jeff Daniels takes his guitar on a tuneful tour

The actor has a sideline in folksy, funny original songs with a band led by his son.

Opinion

Dr. Angelo Volandes

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Doctors fail to have meaningful discussions with patients and their families about how to live life?s final chapter.

The Big Picture

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The natural world: animal patterns

Animals, and their interesting forms, textures, patterns, movements, and colors, offer rich inspiration for photographers.

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