Ex-Sharon rabbi accused of larceny, embezzlement

The former Sharon rabbi, who was allegedly extorted over his relationship with a teenage boy, is accused of stealing the money from congregants.

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The 12-1 vote by an influential advisory committee comes ahead of the FDA?s ruling, scheduled for July 5.

Senate Democrats rebuke Obama on trade pact

Democrats blocked efforts to begin a full-blown debate on a top priority of President Obama?s second term.

Caption :Ted Wells, lead investigator in the Deflategate scandal.

Ted Wells fires back at critics of his report on Deflategate

?This is the first time that after I have issued my report that I find somebody is questioning my independence, and I think that is wrong,? Wells said.

Donald Trump

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Donald Trump tells Tom Brady to sue NFL

The real estate magnate has been going to bat for the star quarterback ever since the NFL announced disciplinary actions stemming from Deflategate.

Sandro Corbelli

Somerville man arrested in kidnap attempt at day care

The man was taken into custody after a violent struggle with police that left one officer injured, authorities said.

An artist's rendering of a proposed casino in Brockton.

Mass Gaming & Entertainment

Brockton votes on proposed resort casino

Voters here are deciding whether to approve a proposal to build a $650 million resort casino on the Brockton Fairgrounds.

An artist?s rendering of the Boston Landing station in Brighton, scheduled to open in 2016.

New Balance

New Balance, MBTA break ground on new station

A new commuter rail station for the Allston-Brighton neighborhood is one step closer to reality.

Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Boston Celtics.

Shirley Leung

Can Steve Pagliuca save the Boston?s Olympic bid?

In many ways, Pagliuca is right for what Boston 2024 needs to do next: develop an Olympic plan that everyone can live with.

Sep 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) throws a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

ALEX SPEIER

Don?t expect Red Sox to trade for a starter now

Historically, trades for impact starters almost never happen this early, for a combination of reasons.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

What?s in the Senate budget proposal?

The budget uses the same temporary patches and short-term fixes preferred by the governor and the House.

Locals searched near at collapsed house after another powerful earthquake struck in Kathmandu.

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Series of major quakes doesn?t mean activity is on the rise

On a broad timeframe, observers say, the frequency of major seismic activity has remained within a steady range.

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Residents of the quaint Western Massachusetts community are being asked to refrain from chasing bears with a hatchet while intoxicated.

A courtroom sketch depictedd prosecutor William Weinreb addressed the jury during closing arguments.

Lengthy, complex checklist awaits Tsarnaev jurors

Legal analysts say the thoroughness of the process is meant to assure that jurors focus on relevant factors and ignore prejudicial circumstances.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

A son?s salute to a father, 70 years later

Seventy years after the end of World War II, a little town in Austria will honor the memories of those lost, including a Marblehead man.

Gardner Museum announces new reward in 1990 theft

The museum is offering $100,000 for one of the least valuable pieces stolen: a bronze eagle finial.

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.