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Police said the man opened fire on officers and was struck when they returned fire.
One fiscal watchdog said a gift to the mayor?s office from a developer was inappropriate.
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It has been a banner year for public colleges conducting expensive searches only to end up with a winner who was nearby all along.
Raul Ortiz, shot in the head outside of his home early Saturday, remained on ventilators and in critical condition.
Mayor Walsh has rejected records requests seeking access to his texts at significant moments in the failed Olympic bid.
Adrian Walker
The federal government?s supposed champion of affordable housing may have just put 30 people out on the street.
Residents of Nagasaki, Japan, took part in a march Sunday marking the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, 35, was on his sixth tour with the Army when he was killed, officials said.
Parenting
Adolescence is never easy. For teens who are too critical of their appearance, it?s even harder.
Hillary Clinton?s radical plan includes letting public college students earn a four-year degree without a single loan.
The NFL and Tom Brady have refused to back down on Deflategate. Now a federal judge will try to bridge the gap.
The search for solutions is something the states have in common, as is a mounting death toll from opioid overdoses.
Evan Horowitz | Quick Study
The few Republicans who do hold seats in Mass. actually lean further left than Democrats in Arkansas.
Brigham and Women?s Hospital is co-developing a women?s health center in Shanghai.
Hundreds on Sunday paid tribute to Lara Sobel, who was shot by a woman police say was upset over losing custody of her child.
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The bakery, which opened in 1919, is the latest industrial site to vacate the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.
Gifford was a Hall of Fame football player who went on to a successful career as a broadcaster.
Two-dozen children, members of Kids4Peace Boston, wrapped up a 10-day summer camp that encourages religious understanding and tolerance.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Red Sox designate pitcher Justin Masterson for assignmentThe team still owes Masterson $2.93 million of the $9.5 million, one-year contract he signed in December.
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7 key moments from the Republican presidential debateHere are seven critical moments from the most consequential day yet in the 2016 Republican presidential race.
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Like Hitler, really?Criticism of President Obama has repeatedly been linked, directly or indirectly, to one of the most despised people in history.
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The Big Picture
The 70th anniversary of the world?s first nuclear attack was marked this week.
BetaBoston | Innovation Economy
With hiring apps, companies can get employees on demandThe days of the resume and the sweaty sit-down interview may be dwindling.
JOHN L. ALLEN JR.
Divorce reform a muddled taskPope Francis made a few points on Wednesday that seemed to back divorce reform in the church and others to discourage it.
From now until Sept. 5, when BC opens up vs. Maine, every date on Addazio?s calendar is jammed.
Anita Kurmann, 38, was an endocrine surgeon from Switzerland who spent three years as a Beth Israel research fellow.
Bernie Sanders was shoved aside by several Black Lives Matter activists who are calling for changes to the criminal justice system.
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Breaking a lease is not smart. But there are ways to get out of one.
The weekend of celebrations culminated Sunday with a military parade and a fireworks display.
The City of Boston is about to get a new administrator, one whose duty it will be to help the city cope with stress.
On Friday night, all the rhythmic fervor of Beantown Tapfest exploded in ?On Tap,? the festival?s faculty showcase.
A new study identifies patterns of communication that can help couples affected by Alzheimer?s maintain a sense of connection.
What to do about taxi medallionsFor decades, taxi drivers paid dearly for the legal right to pick up passengers. Then, well . . . Uber happened.
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Shots fired at Ferguson protest marking anniversary of Michael Brown's death
Mayor Walsh saves tax dollars in City Hall kitchen renovation but raises questions
Brady, NFL set for court date this week
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