Gas pump clips legal, but may take months to appear

On Jan. 1, Massachusetts became the last state in the union to approve clips on gas pumps.

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The convenient little devices, once banned as a fire hazard, are expensive to install, gas station operators say.

Boston will need taxpayer help in Olympic bid

The need for extensive security measures makes it likely Boston would need as much as a billion dollars in federal taxpayer support.

Senate votes to start debate on Keystone pipeline bill

The vote sets the stage for battles on energy policy and climate change.

Facing uncertainty, Partners makes pitch to investors

Partners HealthCare System posted its first annual loss in 15 years and is looking for a new CEO.

Amazon to take over textbook sales at UMass Amherst

UMass officials hope the arrangement with the online retailer will save students money.

Police use of bean bags may signal focus on less-lethal force

Officers fired six bean bags at a man who was threatening violence Saturday night and arrested him without serious injury.

Antonio Weiss

Antonio Weiss withdraws name for Treasury post

Senator Elizabeth Warren had opposed the pick by the Obama administration, largely due to Weiss?s Wall Street ties.

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The White House said it should have sent a high-level official to an anti-terror march that was attended by dozens of world leaders.

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William ?Blake? Marston, who was a former Stonehill College baseball player, died during military training in DeLand, Fla., officials said.

Governor Charlie Baker settled in for his second day of work at the State House on Monday, in the austere office of former Governor Deval Patrick's chief of staff.

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Charlie Baker to not use official governor?s office

There is a lovely office for the new governor on Beacon Hill, but Baker has chosen something smaller and simpler.

?We use narcotics to treat narcotic addictions, so it makes sense,? said psychiatrist David Greenfield of the apps designed to limit smartphone use.

Need to unplug? There?s an app for that

A number of apps are using technology to help people unplug from technology.

NFL playoffs

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

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Three times in the third quarter Saturday, the Patriots confused the Ravens by turning a skill player into an ineligible receiver.

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Patriots don?t expect easy time on ground against Colts

In November, New England rushed for 246 yards at Indianapolis, but Bill Belichick said, ?this is a new matchup.?

Former Miami Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad and his wife Tammy spoke with the media Monday to discuss his ordeal of swimming 9 miles to shore after he fell off his boat while fishing last week off the South Florida coast. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Rob Konrad gives details of his ocean survival story

??I shouldn?t be here,?? said the 38-year-old former St. John?s Prep star, who swam to safety after falling from a boat nine miles from shore.

Evan Horowitz

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In professional sports there are always teams that lose lots of games ? which means there are always coaches losing their jobs.

Mark Wahlberg at the premiere of ?The Gambler? in November.

Opinion | Judith Beals

Don?t pardon Mark Wahlberg

The former assistant attorney general who prosecuted Mark Wahlberg 26 years ago writes ?that history should never be erased.?

The Big Picture

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Millions march to honor victims of France attacks

Crowds gathered in Paris and elsewhere in a somber display of solidarity and defiance after a series of terrorist attacks shook France.

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