Police seek help to identify remains of toddler

The remains of a young girl were found on the shoreline of Deer Island Thursday in a plastic trash bag, one official said.

Roger Brown (left), the president of Berklee College of Music, and Richard Ortner, president of The Boston Conservatory.

Berklee, Boston Conservatory explore merger

The union could create a national powerhouse in performing arts education, the two institutions said.

President Obama shook hands with Vice President Biden after speaking about the Supreme Court's ruling.

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Obama wins key test of landmark health law

The Supreme Court handed President Obama a major victory, saying critics seized on an ?implausible?? argument.

Vendors around Fenway Park say that business is off about 20 percent because of the Red Sox? slow start.

Slumping Red Sox bad for business

For vendors and retailers, one championship season is not enough to make up for several dismal ones that cause many fans to tune out.

International travelers stood in long lines on Sunday, waiting to clear customs at Logan Airport.

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Mass. congressional delegation protests delays at Logan

Growing delays at Logan Airport?s international terminal prompted the delegation to send a letter to Homeland Security about the ?unacceptable? customs wait times.

Boston officer agrees to resign, plead guilty to federal charges

A veteran Boston police officer is accused of lying to the FBI about loaning money to a drug dealer and bookmaker.

Ten people hospitalized after two-car crash in Bridgewater

Three children were among those injured in the crash, which happened after a pickup truck cut in front of an SUV, officials said.

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The Supreme Judicial Court has outlined for the first time the legal rules relating to when a parent can spank a child.

Marcus Thornton was the third guard the Celtics drafted Thursday.

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Celtics hold on to all four picks, draft three guards and a forward

Boston picked up two point guards, a shooting guard, and a power forward.

Live updates: Follow along as NBA Draft unfolds

Globe reporters Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn provide updates and commentary throughout the draft.

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; D'Angelo Russell (Ohio State) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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No blockbuster at NBA Draft, but plenty of surprises

The Lakers kicked off an unpredictable night by selecting D?Angelo Russell with the second overall pick.

The State Department has received several related to Libya that Hillary Clinton had not handed over, according to officials at the agency.

State Department gets Libya emails Clinton didn?t hand over

An adviser to Hillary Clinton gave a House committee 15 emails that the department cannot find among the ones she handed over.

A long line formed in front of the casino for the noon opening.

After fanfare, Plainville casino comes to life

Over the course of 24 hours at Plainridge Park Casino, the state?s first legalized gambling venture found its footing.

A machinist for Keolis used a power washer to clean the snow and ice buildup off the undercarriage of a commuter train in February.

Commuter rail gets new maintenance chief

However, Kenneth Trahan, who started June 22, has no previous experience in the railroad industry.

From left: Lisa Hughes, Liz Walker, Jack Williams, and Bob Lobel celebrate Williams?s last broadcast at WBZ.

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On-air surprise for retiring Jack Williams

WBZ-TV celebrated the anchor with some special moments ? and guests ? on Thursday, revisiting his 40 years at the station.

Governor Charlie Baker spoke earlier this month.

Baker taps failed GOP candidates for state posts

The governor has named three failed Republican political candidates as regional directors in the state Office of Business Development.

Oxford English Dictionary makes ?Masshole? official

The dictionary cites a 1996 Boston Globe article among examples of the term?s use.

Debris covered the lingering South Boston snow pile at the end of May.

City solicits guesses on when lingering snow mound melts

Although it?s officially summer, and temperatures have soared into the 80s, the dirty pile in South Boston remains.

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Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/22/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/AP793557252694A.jpg Why is the GOP presidential field so large in 2016?

The 2016 GOP field is the largest ever since the modern presidential primary system began in 1952.

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JOAN VENNOCHI

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With the 6-3 vote, Obamacare is forever part of the country?s social and economic fabric.

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Athletes clear the water jump during the women?s 3000 metres steeplechase during day nine of the Baku 2015 European Games at the Olympic Stadium on June 21 in Azerbaijan.

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European Games 2015

The first European Games are nearing their conclusion with this Sunday?s closing ceremonies in Baku, Azerbaijan.