Woman seriously injured by broken bat at Fenway

Medical personnel removed a fan who had been injured by a broken bat in the second inning.

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A woman in the stands at Fenway Park was struck by a broken bat and was taken to a hospital with seemingly serious injuries.

An undated self portrait of Usaama Rahim

Policing specialists defend officers who fatally shot terror suspect

Several specialists in policing said less lethal options ? such as a Taser or pepper spray ? would not have been practical options.

?I put them down very quickly because your hands start shaking when you see Rembrandt?s face,? Lauren Schott recalled.

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Daunting search paid off for library

Searching for the missing Dürer and Rembrandt was like hunting for two specific blades of grass in the outfield at Fenway.

Two men arrested in Arlington double shooting

The two men were arrested Friday night after allegedly shooting an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man in a car, police said.

Massachusetts has had a string of high-profile departures of minority leaders, the most prominent of which is former governor Deval Patrick.

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Black leaders matter

When a glut of minority leaders depart, replacing them is imperative, writes Shirley Leung.

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In Concord, a track meet like no other

The Adrian Martinez Classic brings together runners of all ages and abilities in a community atmosphere.

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Alexander Bradley threatened Aaron Hernandez in the months after he allegedly shot Bradley in the face, prosecutors said.

Roses grow up and over the roof, above, of one of the earliest whale cottages, Dexioma, in the village of Siasconset.

Terry Pommett

Tiny cottages, the pride of Nantucket, endure

In her latest book, writer Leslie Linsley explores the charm of Nantucket?s little cottages.

The use of full-size buses and trains for fewer passengers makes extended MBTA weekend train and bus service more costly.

Shirley Leung

Time for T to rethink privatization

No one is proposing to outsource all operations, but the T needs more flexibility in order for true reform to take root.

The Boston group will make history as the first gay chorus to tour the Middle East, with stops in Israel and Turkey.

Gay men?s chorus to make history with Mideast tour

The Boston Gay Men?s Chorus could face a hostile reception as it prepares to tour the Middle East, with stops in Israel and Turkey.

Making Johnny Depp look like Whitey Bulger

Joel Harlow knows how to create monsters from makeup ? and not just the fantasy-fiction kind.

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How big data changes the way you buy a home

The volume and availability of information about every aspect of real estate can seem downright creepy.

Newton South High School students at the school?s 2014 graduation ceremony.

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Why there?s nothing like high school graduation

High school commencements have an emotional payload, a poignancy that is impossible to exaggerate.

Lewis Wharf is now mostly a parking lot. But a proposal to redevelop the site in the North End (below) includes a hotel, residences, a park area, and a new home for the Boston Sailing Center.

Developer plans hotel for North End?s Lewis Wharf

A developer is hoping to turn the tide and build a 300-room luxury hotel and a new public park on the site.

Preparing kids for when a parent travels

Here are some ideas to consider for your next child-free trip.

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Budget-friendly fare around Boston

These restaurants feature dishes you can order for under $20.

Ground Game

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Senator Lindsey Graham?s worst-case scenario ? losing the South Carolina primary badly ? could be politically fatal.

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Michael A. Cohen

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The Republican presidential candidate is more than willing to make exceptions to his strict libertarian views.

The Big Picture

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Fruits of wrath

Fruit pickers in Mexico have blocked roads and staged marches since March as frustration over working conditions boiled over.