$259,000 a year? Group objects to Vertex drug?s price

Scientist Paul M. Quinton in his lab at University of California in San Diego.

Nadia Borowski Scott for The Boston Globe

A California researcher and several doctors who treat cystic fibrosis are going public with their objection to the new drug?s ?egregious? price tag.

The Cuban flag over the country?s new embassy in Washington on Monday.

New era begins in US-Cuba relations

John Kerry announced he will travel to Havana in August, while the Cuban flag was raised at the country?s embassy in Washington.

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Alejandro Done is linked to two assaults in South Boston and three others along the Esplanade since 2006, authorities said.

Mass. man returns home after N.C. shark attack

Andrew Costello, the 67-year-old former editor of the Boston Herald, had been hospitalized in Greenville, N.C.

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Rocco, who was born in Cambridge, portrayed the Las Vegas casino owner who dared to talk back to Michael Corleone.

Police investigating murder in Roslindale home

A man was found dead in Roslindale Monday morning in what appears to have been a targeted attack.

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The 84 signs, in 50 areas of the state, show an image of the child under the headline, ?Did you know me??

Mark Shanahan (right), poised with his buzzer at the audition for  ?Jeopardy!?

Staff photo illustration

Just how hard is it to make it onto ?Jeopardy??

Unless the categories are ?Bourbon,? ?Bob Dylan Lyrics,? or ?Maine Mill Towns,? the Globe?s Mark Shanahan found he had no business competing.

Zach Johnson of the U.S. hugs his wife Kim Barclay after winning the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 20, 2015 REUTERS/Paul Childs

Zach Johnson wins British Open in playoff

Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth was denied in his bid for the third leg of golf?s grand slam.

Erica Bentencourt often has to juggle her schedule, and sometimes on short notice.

Bills seek more stable hours for low-paid workers

Unpredictable scheduling is on the rise across the country as the part-time and around-the-clock labor force expands.

The Kennedy is shown in a historical photo.

Museum seeks donations to save USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.

The historic destroyer needs $12 million in repairs to its hull within about 18 months, or it could be too late.

Ed Tierney

Billerica selectman could face charges for repainting crosswalks

George Simolaris took it upon himself to fill in between the fading white lines on Andover Road using bright-green deck paint.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/20/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/130911namesyoung0347.jpg Memorable shows at Johnny D?s

Globe writers reminisce about some of their favorite shows at the venerable Davis Square club.

In this Sept. 14, 1973 photo, John McCain was greeted by President Richard Nixon (left) in Washington.

Where Trump was while McCain was at ?Hanoi Hilton?

As Donald Trump was preparing to take Manhattan, John McCain was trying to relearn how to walk.

The Big Picture

Stefano Rellandini/Reuters

Following the 102nd Tour de France

A look at the fans who are catching a glimpse of the Tour de France as it moves though different locations in Europe.

Food & dining

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/15/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/mag0719_cookingA1.jpg Recipes for a simple summer vegetarian supper

Grilled eggplant plus toppings makes for healthy satisfaction.

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