The police commissioner is lukewarm to the idea, however. ?I don?t want to firmly commit us until it?s vetted across the country.?
KEVIN CULLEN
Isaura Mendes remembers, and she forgivesMotivated by the violent deaths of her sons, Mendes regularly reaches out to those behind bars.
Keith Bedford/Globe Staff
A scattershot debate format and a blizzard of issues prevented any of the participants from standing out.
2001 letter shows common politics between BushesAs Florida?s governor, Jeb Bush offered brother George W. Bush nine pages of advice on how to use the power of the Oval Office to revitalize American federalism.
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Andris Nelsons excited about extension with Boston SymphonyThe orchestra?s music director has signed a deal that will keep him in the post until 2022.
Sebastian Fuentes via AP
The tent, with more than 100 people inside, collapsed during a strong storm in Lancaster, officials said.
?You?re the minority,? striking Cambridge taxi drivers toldDozens of drivers said ride-hailing services openly flout existing regulations and undercut taxi owners.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
NFL has been out of bounds in its dealings with PatriotsTom Brady and the Patriots have made missteps, but the league?s actions appear to be petty and vindictive.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
Aren?t we all sick of Deflategate?US District Judge Richard Berman, who is pushing the sides to settle, seems to be as sick of the saga as the rest of us.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
The cost of recreation and leisure activities here rose 3.7 percent in May, while the rest of the country enjoyed a decline.
Matthew Gilbert | Critic?s notebook
The Stewart Effect will survive long after the comic has moved on from ?The Daily Show.?
After setbacks, New Bedford eyes smaller projectsNew Bedford officials say they?re determined to pursue less glamorous improvements to raise the city?s appeal and vitality.
Servicemen go the distance for charity in grueling triathlonFour Navy SEALs and a Coast Guardsman began their fund-raiser for Camp Sunshine by running down Mount Washington.
@Large
Twitter is a horrible habitat for the notion of old-school authorship.
Julia Cumes for the Boston Globe
Lovingly tended over decades, the Cape Cod lifeboat that saved 32 men in 1952 prepares for a Boston visit.
Betaboston
Crashes and other miscues are part of the drill when running a race for flying drones.
The Crimson denies any connection to the parody editorial, which seems to be courtesy of the Harvard Lampoon.
Diver in Ireland discovers note in a bottle from NantucketRory Golden was returning from an annual diving trip off of the coast of Ireland when he saw the bottle bobbing in the water.
?Someone has to answer for why [firefighters] let my building burn to the ground,? Nathan Benjamin said.
Who?s on top in the race for the GOP nomination? The Boston Globe has revised its rankings of the top 10 Republican presidential candidates in New Hampshire.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Joe Biden?s case for Joe BidenWho is a better antidote to the guarded Hillary Clinton and the safe campaign she is trying to run?
Drought and extreme weather have fueled numerous wildfires in California that have destroyed property and forced evacuations.
After car hack, Internet of Things looks riskierThe revelation that hackers could remotely seize control of 1 million Chrysler automobiles delivers a stark warning.
Crux
US Catholic bishops take on Donald TrumpTrump?s comments about illegal immigrants from Mexico has riled US bishops
The lefthander, pitching Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, has dominated at every level since breaking into the minors in 2012.
Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders said the city violated court rules when it filed documents in the case last month.
Carter is expected to make a full recovery after having an operation to remove a small mass in his liver.
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Volvo?s completely redesigned flagship XC90 crossover has a big 9-inch touch screen in a wonderfully restyled interior.
A jury decided that evidence about James Holmes?s delusions and mental illness did not outweigh the horror and suffering he unleashed.
Jon Hurst has been a tireless advocate for the holiday, persuading a sometimes reluctant Legislature to keep re-upping the annual tradition.
With Boy George in classic, outrageous form, the newly reunited group thrilled fans Sunday at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion.
Design New England
A home with open spaceA new floor plan for a renovated 1960s ranch-style house makes entertaining easy.
Ideas
Is the skills gap real?As the skills gap lights up teleprompters and fills editorial pages, a growing number of economists are sounding a sharp, skeptical note.
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