MBTA bus catches fire in Financial District

Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald could not confirm if the bus had any passengers.

Con man associates plea guilty in Beacon Hill church looting

Associates of Edward J. MacKenzie pleaded guilty in connection with a kickback scheme that drained the church coffers.

Trash was strewn around a Newburyport house condemned for ?deplorable? conditions.

Newburyport police

Two face charges after child found in ?deplorable? home

Authorities say the 7-year-old girl was living in a Newburyport house strewn with animal waste, garbage, and debris.

A trader talked on a phone at the New York Stock Exchange after trading was halted.

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Trading on NYSE resumes after 3-hour outage

The suspension of trading was blamed on a technical problem.

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The complaint was dismissed because a similar lawsuit is pending in federal court, a US Department of Education official said.

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A routine test revealed a high level of potentially dangerous bacteria, though visitors can still go in if they choose.

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Tony Moreno, 21, was charged with murder for the death of his 7-month-old son.

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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake did not give a reason, but the move comes amid a spike in the city?s homicide rate.

SJC throws out town?s ban on alcohol at strip clubs

Mendon officials created a ?substantially broader than necessary? restriction on free expression, the state?s highest court said.

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The boys were released to their guardians after they were spoken to by Boston police about the dangers of possessing the replica.

Boston climber aims to be first US woman to summit K2

Only 18 Americans have successfully climbed the world?s second-highest mountain, behind only Everest. Vanessa O?Brien hopes to be number 19, and the first woman.

If you?re concerned about having opioids in your household

Health officials say they are most concerned currently with opioids, which have become increasingly popular among young adults.

An artist?s rendering of Athletes' Village at Columbia Point.

Everything you were afraid to ask about Boston 2024?s bid

Now that US Olympics officials have backed Boston?s revised bid, here?s an attempt to answer some vexing questions that remain.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz gets ready to hit during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday July 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

David Ortiz back at first base against Marlins

Rick Porcello is on the mound as the Red Sox look to extend their winning streak to four.

For those wondering, yes, Carter Capps? unorthodox delivery is legal.

Alex Speier

Yes, that Marlins reliever?s hop in his delivery is legal

According to MLB?s Statcast, Marlins reliever Carter Capps?s pitch was the highest in the majors this season.

The Amazon Echo is an artificially intelligent personal assistant answering to the name Alexa. ItÕs not yet heavy on the Òintelligent,Ó but could one day be useful. (The New York Times)

New York Times

Tech Lab

Testing Amazon?s Echo, an impressive verbal valet

This $180 device from Amazon.com uses voice recognition and a broadband Internet connection to cater to your digital whims.

Hubway has no affiliation with World Naked Bike Ride Boston, but the company is cautiously aware that some participants could use its bikes.

Hubway asks naked bike riders to ?please wear clothes?

Hubway has no affiliation with World Naked Bike Ride Boston, but the company is aware that some participants could use its bikes.

Magazine | Perspective

Can small colleges survive?

Cash crunches and enrollment challenges are taking a toll here and around the country.

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Jared Fogle?s home was raided just two months after the then-executive director of his foundation was arrested on child porn charges.

The Big Picture

Petros Giannakouris/Associated Press

Greece rejects austerity

The Greek people voted to reject the creditors? deal for more austerity measures in exchange for rescue loans.