Death toll expected to rise in latest Nepal earthquake

People walked past a collapsed building after a fresh 7.3 earthquake struck in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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The magnitude-7.3 quake hit hardest in districts northeast of Kathmandu, triggering landslides and toppling buildings.

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The tone ahead of the meeting didn?t augur well for a breakthrough on any of the many issues dividing the two powers.

Governor Charlie Baker testified in support of the MBTA overhaul bill at the State House on Monday.

Senate leaders reject Baker?s plan to shake up MBTA

The Senate?s rebuff comes as the governor, soaring in opinion polls, invests substantial political capital in his proposed fix.

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The new initiative would provide assistance to people who have been out of work for at least a year.

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The acquisition gives Verizon an entryway into the increasingly competitive online video space.

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The remains were found in a wooded area behind a strip mall that police described as a dumping ground.

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The Senate will decide whether to consider a bill that hands the White House greater authority to pass the 12-nation accord.

Boston Marathon bombing trial

Death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean left court after testifying during the penalty phase in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial.

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KEVIN CULLEN

Will Tsarnaev jurors trust a nun, or their eyes?

Sometimes, as the Apostle Thomas might put it, seeing is believing.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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No matter what happens next, New England?s precious, hard-fought legacy is tarnished.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed the first four games of the 2010 season, then came back to lead the Steelers to the Super Bowl. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) Topic: patriotsteelers Reporter:

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Tom Brady joins list of major stars to be suspended

From Pete Rose to Maurice Richard, some other big-name sports stars have been punished at one time or another.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

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The Patriots taunted the NFL during the Deflategate investigation, and got smacked down by Roger Goodell?s vengeful hand.

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Attorney General Maura Healey said she thought the NFL should focus more on issues of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Scott Kazmir, who started against the Red Sox Monday night in Oakland, will become a free agent after the season.

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

Scott Kazmir could emerge as Red Sox trade target

If the Sox don?t want to pay up for Cole Hamels or Johnny Cueto, Kazmir could be an alternative.

Sheryl Sandberg lost her husband, Dave Goldberg, on May 1.

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Widow reaches out to Facebook COO Sandberg

?This is a club that no one wants to join,? Sandberg wrote in a Facebook post that linked to an article from another widow, Laura Wellington.

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The number of Americans who don?t affiliate with a particular religion has grown to 56 million in recent years.

Comedy Review

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The Canton native is performing an almost entirely sold-out 19-show run, two sets every night this week, at the Wilbur Theatre.

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If Royal Ahold NV and the Delhaize Group combined, they would create one of the largest grocery chains on the East Coast.

Marathon trial podcast

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

Opinion

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Your short film. The Globe?s long reach. Globe Opinion is hosting a new showcase of short documentaries from New England residents and students.

The Big Picture

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Tornadoes rip through US

Spring storms that produced multiple tornadoes and flooding hit the United States during the past week, including in Texas, where two died.