Forecasters said the thunderstorms of strong winds, hail, and lightning would reach the city around 6:15 p.m.
Walsh open to city funds for Olympic infrastructureThe infrastructure improvements would have to have a lasting public benefit after the Games, Mayor Walsh said.
Deval Patrick urges Harvard graduates to open hearts, mindsThe former governor spoke to graduates, beaming relatives, and alumni in Harvard Yard on Thursday.
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Transparency pledge left out of Olympics document, report says Organizers promised to be open about what the event would cost, but reportedly omitted some information.
Officer wounded in shootout awarded death benefitThe family of Dennis Simmonds, who died a year after suffering a head injury in a shootout with the Tsarnaev brothers, received $150,000.
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The delicate process will save the iconic Gay Head lighthouse from the steady erosion of the surrounding cliffs.
The only other applicant for the state?s third and final resort casino license is proposing a $650 million casino in Brockton.
FIFA president pledges to put an end to soccer corruptionSepp Blatter resisted calls to resign as FIFA president and deflected blame for the massive bribery and corruption scandal.
Divan Silva, 7, who was shot Sunday while visiting his grandmother, was back in Brockton with his family Thursday.
Wedding planners and frequent officiants say that the uptick follows the movement of many couples away from traditional ceremonies.
Family rescued in Royalston after getting lost on camping trip The family of five got lost, drenched, and bitten by mosquitoes before they were rescued by first responders Thursday morning.
Manager John Farrell said Thursday the slumping designated hitter will take a breather.
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Time to question the Red Sox talent evaluators Who thought swapping John Lackey for Joe Kelly and Allen Craig was a good idea?
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Ernie Boch Jr. donated the money to replace an infamous statue of comedian Lucille Ball located in her western N.Y. hometown.
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In a new video released this week, the quadruped can be seen faultlessly clearing obstacles that are 18 inches tall.
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A story of sportsmanship, resilience, and excelling when no one thinks you have it in you.
Dan Doctoroff
Boston Olympics could spur bold actionNew York?s failed effort to win the 2012 Games serves as an example of how the bid can revitalize Boston.
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Major rainfall over the past few days has caused severe flooding and property damage in parts of Texas.
If the Red Sox are still in last place at the end of the season, then it?s time to talk about a leadership change.
The second annual assessment is part of a frank attempt to tell the public where the institution is and where it should be.
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Lamborghini, known for its line of high-speed luxury sports cars, is staking out a slice of the sport utility vehicle market.
The finalists include several young spellers who are veterans of the competition.
The former governor of New York announced his campaign Thursday in Exeter, N.H.
A tight supply is even more dire in many municipalities this season, driving prices even higher and spurring bidding wars.
Some Native Hawaiians say ?Aloha? is a disrespectful misappropriation of culture.
The team behind the reopening of the grand Essex Street house has hopes of connecting a new generation of history lovers to the Ropes family.
Design New England
A house for BenNicola Manganello designs an elegant home for a family in Maine with special needs.
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Executive function not a panacea for education illsDespite the promise and the hype, there isn?t solid evidence that improving executive function leads to better grades.
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