Boston Marathon bombing trial

Tsarnaev felt sympathy for victims, nun says

?He said emphatically, ?No one deserves to suffer like they did,?? Sister Helen Prejean, the final defense witness, testified.

State Police arrest nine after brawl on Revere Beach

The suspects were among a group of at least 100 teenagers partying at the bandstand on the beach Sunday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/11/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/f750ae6e647b40d0b7c5c241e62a71aa-f750ae6e647b40d0b7c5c241e62a71aa-0.jpg John Kerry to meet with Vladimir Putin over Syrian conflict

The secretary of state is traveling to Russia today to meet with the president to discuss a potential political solution.

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A Royal Ahold NV and Delhaize Group deal would bolster their Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and Food Lion chains in the US.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/11/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/bin150-1383.jpg New report questions story behind killing of Osama bin Laden

A London Review of Books report by Seymour Hersh claims the White House?s account of the Al Qaeda leader?s death was a lie.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/09/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/cavanaugh_11grads1_biz.jpg For new college grads, job market is best in a decade

The improving economy and accelerating retirements of baby boomers are creating job openings across many fields.

Chadd Deitz, who performs as Wacky Chad, said he found new proposed fees to perform at Faneuil Hall insulting.

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Faneuil Hall street performers balk at new fees

Starting next month, buskers will have to do more than audition for their spot ? they?ll also have to pay for the privilege.

Driver in Beverly crash faces motor vehicle homicide charges

The crash killed one person and seriously injured another Sunday night.

MBTA union workers rallied on Beacon Hill Monday morning.

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MBTA union workers rally before hearing on overhaul

The T?s largest and most powerful union has come out against Governor Baker?s proposed bill.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) catches a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (25) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Patriots to release cornerback Kyle Arrington

The cornerback started seven of the 17 games he played last season, including Super Bowl XLIX.

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Defensive tackle Malcom Brown has everything he needs in his wife, two daughters, and a career playing football.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/09/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/shaughnessy-7504.jpg ?More probably than not? doesn?t give Patriots a loophole

In the wake of the Wells report, Patriots fans need to stop arguing about the science and the sting.

?American Idol? has seen its audience dwindle and age.

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?American Idol? will air its final season next year

The singing contest, which premiered in 2002, was once a pop cultural monster with an average of 30 million viewers a week.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/keurig-4364.jpg Keurig bets on cold-brewing system to heat up profits

The company blamed its disappointing quarterly results on the new Keurig 2.0 brewer, which works only with its coffee supplies.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/08/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/6410-000451A.jpg The benefits of slow parenting

Between multiple children, nonstop e-mails, and afterschool activities, some families are carving out unhurried time just for themselves.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/30/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/wiggs_HomeVisits_321046.jpg New model aims to curb health costs with personal care

Medical professionals are moving to an approach that rewards providers for sticking to a budget while keeping patients out of hospital beds.

Adrian Walker

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walker-8870.jpg ?Minor? state budget cut causes families major agony

A little-noticed budget cut by the Baker Administration has affected 10,000 families who provide adult foster care for disabled and elderly.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Capture-8693.JPG Man accused of completing drug transaction with son in car

Officers allegedly found drugs, $670 in cash, and the Lowell man?s six-year-old child in the car.

Marathon trial podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/28/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Advance/Images/podcast.jpg Episode 29: ?Dead Man Walking? nun could close defense case

This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

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Venice Biennale art exhibition kicks off

The prestigious event in Italy starts this weekend, exhibiting contemporary artists from 89 countries.