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Massachusetts has yet to tighten its standards, meaning thousands of children in the state may be at greater risk of lead poisoning.
Kerry faces tough critics of Iran deal in SenateAs Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Capitol Hill to defend the Iran agreement, criticism has mounted, notably from Senator John McCain.
City officials say they hope more schools will comply with the requests going forward.
The CDC is warning backyard chicken farmers not to kiss or snuggle their birds, but some can?t resist.
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Doctorow, who was noted for his historical fiction and innovative narrative techniques, died in Manhattan.
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When state leaders chose between helping working families or pleasing big business, their compromise only postponed hard choices.
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Boston Harbor advocate Vivien Li to take Pittsburgh postLi is widely seen as a Boston institution, equally knowledgeable about regulatory minutiae and City Hall politicking.
A little savvy about when to open windows and when to keep them closed with curtains drawn goes a long way.
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Naco Taco: style over substanceThe Cambridge restaurant Naco Taco, where Alden & Harlow grads are cooking, has one of the area?s best patios, but the tacos need improvement.
Teen helps raise money for slain Marine?s familyA teenager from Springfield asked a regional apparel company to help him honor the local Marine who was killed in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Astros 8, Red Sox 3
The rookie lefty went 4? innings in his major league debut, giving up four runs as the Red Sox lost their sixth straight.
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Dan Shaughnessy takes a look at topics ranging from the Red Sox to the recent ESPY awards.
A dramatic scene played out on a Worcester street Monday when a man drove off in the SUV while the father went into a convenience store.
The updated sneaker, to debut Thursday, will merge the old shoe?s classic exterior with a more modern, cushioned interior.
The NFL commissioner heard Tom Brady?s appeal of his four-game suspension four weeks ago in New York.
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During a S.C. campaign rally, Donald Trump read out a number on stage he said belonged to Senator Lindsey Graham.
The Boston Globe submitted a request for the names of jurors in the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Harvard research suggests at least two quite distinct ancestries are evident in at least some Native American populations.
McCain backers pounce in N.H., but Trump may stand strongThere is little indication Donald Trump has lost supporters over his comment that John McCain ?is not a war hero.?
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Planned Parenthood videos should appall even pro-choice advocatesAbortion and its aftermath should be treated with the gravest dignity and respect.
Globe photographer Suzanne Kreiter traveled to Cuba this summer, 21 years after her first journey there, as that nation prepared to reestablish relations with the US.
TripAdvisor hopes lavish headquarters boosts hiringThe online travel resource is aiming to compete with tech giants with its bevy of office perks in Needham.
At Vatican, mayors vow to fight climate change, human slaveryMayors from around the world, including Mayor Walsh, declared that stronger action on climate change is ?a moral imperative.?
The sons of Craig Biggio and Rafael Palmeiro are spending the summer on the Harwich Mariners, trying to make a name for themselves.
Poison ivy, buckthorn, and knotweed are a groundskeeper?s nightmare, but a great meal for a goat.
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A new Black Book report shows a car?s social media presence can influence its price at auction.
Muhsin al-Fadhli, leader of Al Qaeda offshoot the Khorasan Group, was killed while travelling in Syria, the Pentagon said.
The Republican field is so crowded it?s unclear whether John Kasich will qualify for the GOP?s first debate in his home state.
The company released figures that suggested that its smartwatch had sold below expectations, sending its share price down.
Bikel was known as a versatile actor who appeared in a range of roles in a number of stage, film, and television productions.
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A home with open spaceA new floor plan for a renovated 1960s ranch-style house makes entertaining easy.
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Capturing the short, furious lives of dragonfliesDragonflies get their close-up in a new book by a Yale astronomer.
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