Olympic group backs off tax plan

The group may propose public spending for infrastructure, but backed away from a tax financing plan it had not disclosed to the public.

A view of the undeveloped property at Tremont and Whittier streets in Roxbury that was being considered for a new state Department of Transportation headquarters.

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Plan to move DOT to Roxbury is abandoned

The Baker administration?s decision deals another blow to longstanding efforts to redevelop a prominent city-owned site.

Boston may create a restaurant rating system that resembles New York?s prominently posted letter grades for establishments.

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Boston may post food safety, cleanliness grades for restaurants

?If we walk past a restaurant and it has a low rating, we?re not going in,? one diner said.

Expelled under new policy, ex-Amherst College student sues

The lawsuit claims the plaintiff was falsely accused of rape, not given a fair investigation by the college, and denied justice.

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

Josh Hamilton does Sox in with two homers

In 2012, Boston passed on the slugger, who Friday night showed flashes of old brilliance.

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The former House speaker made payments to a man he allegedly sexually abused decades ago in return for the man?s silence.

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After initially supporting his bid to be released, prosecutors asked a judge to deny a request for freedom from Darryl ?God? Whiting.

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New study finds link between unemployment rate and cellphone use

The unemployed are likely to make fewer calls in general, according to researchers.

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BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Tom Brady mum on his suspension appeal at practice

After the Patriots? offseason workout, the quarterback headed to Harvard Stadium to lead a charity touch football game.

Udit Batra (right), chief executive of EMD Millipore, spoke with George Oulundsen while touring the firm?s bio-manufacturing sciences and training center.

EMD Millipore set for expansion with $17b takeover

The Billerica-based company is poised to become a much larger player in supplying life sciences equipment to drug makers.

These days, a different type of weather ? such as heat and lightning ? is causing some of the commuter rail delays, officials said.

Snow is gone, but delays persist on commuter rail

These days, a different type of weather ? such as heat and lightning ? is causing some of the delays, officials said.

Dinari (pictured) is one of the two new lions at Franklin Park Zoo.

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New lions make a quiet debut at Franklin Park Zoo

Dinari and Kamaia, a pair of six-year-old cats, came in from Texas after the zoo?s former lion, Christopher, died.

The Vertex offices in the Innovation District.

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Pricey biotech drugs steer health care to precipice

The biotech industry needs to consider ways to trade short-term ?profit maximization? for its own long-term vibrancy, writes Scott Kirsner.

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?I just thought he had a drinking problem,? the witness said of Edwin Alemany, who is accused of kidnapping and killing Amy Lord.

The Essex County Bulldogs U12 rugby team practicing a scrum before  a recent match.

Rugby wins young players in the States

Rugby is the fastest-growing youth game in the nation, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.

Joel Idelson (left) of Allen & Gerritsen marketing firm interviewed entrepreneur Jeff Raider in a MyTV38 ?content? piece.

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On TV news, lines blur between journalism, ads

The move comes as outlets seek alternative revenue and marketers try to embed their messages in the programs people consume.

Ground Game

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James Pindell tracks the state?s 115 most desirable endorsements for Democrats seeking the presidency.

Opinion

Robert Ellis

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The country was once seen as ?the shining star of the Muslim world.? Now the gilt has worn off the ruling party.

The Big Picture

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Scenes from daily life in May 2015

From graduations to beautiful beaches to blooming flowers, a look at daily scenes around the world this May.