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One of the brothers said he was inspired in part by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Boston woman accuses MBTA transit officers of assaultIn a lawsuit, the woman said MBTA transit police officers beat her and used pepper spray on her.
The proposal drew a swift rebuke from agricultural interests, which warned it would lead to higher food prices and fewer choices.
The owner of a convenience store fired two shots at a pair of armed robbery suspects who held up his business, police said.
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Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Donald Trump held dueling town hall meetings just nine miles apart Wednesday.
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Teen in St. Paul?s rape case blamed herselfA 16-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a fellow student said she found herself fighting to keep her clothes on.
Symptoms suggest the 22-month-old foster child may have had hyperthermia, the medical term for being greatly overheated.
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Who is making the world a better place?When the world improves, it does so in complicated ways.
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T-Mobile?s aggressive move to eliminate two-year contracts for customers has spurred other carriers to follow suit.
Ben Cherington says ?clean break? was best for Red SoxThe Red Sox? outgoing GM said he has had contact with other teams, but isn?t sure what he?ll do next.
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Even with a remarkable and redemptive World Series win in 2013, three last-place finishes in four seasons is not acceptable.
Judge casts critical eye on NFL?s case against Tom BradyNo conclusion was reached Wednesday, and another hearing was scheduled for Aug. 31.
The T will request information from companies on running about 30 routes, including late-night service.
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Margaret McKenna said Suffolk University will redouble its efforts to be a top choice for Boston-area students.
Taxis drove 1.5 million fewer passengers and took $33 million less in fares in the first half of 2015 compared with the year before.
The police are making the move after a wave of violence that claimed the lives of three people last week in Roxbury and Mattapan.
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Framingham couple fosters love Thirteen children have come into Sara and Perry Hamerla?s lives in the 10 years they?ve been foster parents.
In the year since Boston launched an aggressive effort to end homelessness among military veterans, the city said Thursday it has housed 367 veterans.
For real drama, look to Chris Christie and Rand PaulThe next few weeks are much more critical for them than whatever Trump or Clinton say at their next press conference.
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Derrick Z. Jackson: Julian Bond recognized AIDS as a key issue for African-Americans By 2006, the longtime activist was calling AIDS ?a major civil rights issue of our time.?
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It?s summertime, and people and animals alike are looking for ways to escape the heat.
Poisoned? Google Glass may help rescue youGoogle Glass could allow a toxicology specialist to virtually visit a patient?s bedside and help with the diagnosis.
Catholic schools look to tax credits to save themLeaders of some cash-strapped systems are hoping for a Hail Mary.
The Sox hit two sets of back-to-back homers and Joe Kelly pitched six effective innings.
Governor Charlie Baker and the state?s congressional delegation are urging federal officials to pay for those who monitor fishermen.
The staying power of the saga has Democrats acknowledging that e-mail and server questions will continue to dog Clinton.
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A new Census Bureau report finds the majority of American commuters drive solo to their jobs.
The agreement says the ex-Subway pitchman will pay $1.4 million in restitution to 14 minor victims, who will each receive $100,000.
The clinical affiliation will allow cardiac surgeons from both hospitals to admit and operate on patients at both locations.
With summer winding down, hotel pools offer the perfect solution for relief and relaxation.
Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers team up for a funny new spoof series ?Documentary Now!,? premiering Thursday on IFC.
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