Pilgrim nuclear plant says it may shut down
If officials can?t afford the multimillion-dollar improvements required by federal officials, they might close the Plymouth site.
Trump backs autism group that rejects his views
Donald Trump has put his name and money behind an advocacy group that firmly rejects a link between vaccines and autism.
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Buoyed by debate, Fiorina tries to gain ground
Carly Fiorina has placed herself at the threshold of a potential growth curve in the polls heading into the crucial fall GOP primary season.
Officials probe possible homicide in Marshfield death
Authorities described a ?horrific scene? at the home of the 43-year-old man, who was discovered dead on Wednesday.
Suspect in Barre road rage beating held without bail
A 71-year-old motorist was pulled from his car and badly injured when he stopped to let a tailgating vehicle pass.
Mass. colleges with low-earning alumni defend performance
Schools that performed poorly on a federal earnings scorecard said this week that the numbers didn?t tell the whole story.
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Cardinal O?Malley calls Pope Francis visit a ?great blessing?
O?Malley, one of Francis?s closest advisers in the US, will travel with the pontiff to Cuba and, then, to Washington, D.C.
Admission consultant sentenced to five years in scam
A jury in April found Mark Zimny guilty of scamming a Hong Kong couple who paid him to help get their sons into elite schools.
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Shirley Leung
The rich who say tax me more
This isn?t guilt. This isn?t even rhetoric. These deep pockets believe they should carry a heavier burden so government can do more.
Emerging biopharma field draws investors
However, the field of regenerative medicine, which could bring its first products to the US in the next few years, faces formidable hurdles.
BetaBoston
Jellyfish in art tell of the oceans? woes
A new installation at Le Laboratoire in Kendall Square aims to shine a spotlight on a vital environmental issue.
Capital
What next for Governor Fix-It?
Can Governor Baker remain the Fixer-in-Chief for the rest of his time in office, or is he obliged to pursue a big, daring, proactive agenda?
A cautious Fed holds key interest rate steady
The move allows borrowers to enjoy rock-bottom rates on homes, cars, and other major expenses for a bit longer.
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Taking the opioid crisis to the boardroom
Gloucester police are imploring people to contact pharmaceutical executives and ask what they?re doing to curb the drug scourge.
NFL files paperwork to appeal Judge Berman?s Deflategate ruling
The NFL is not standing in Tom Brady?s way of playing while the appeal makes its way through the court.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
Rex Ryan smart enough to know he shouldn?t imitate Bill Belichick
Many a coach or executive, including acolytes of Belichick, have failed trying to parrot the Patriot Way.
A stormier, but warmer, winter expected
For New Englanders, a strong El Niño typically means more storms but warmer temperatures.
Fall Fashion
Has our addiction to casual dressing gone too far?
Bostonians were way ahead of the hugely popular athleisure trend. But there?s a right and a wrong way to wear it.
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RENÉE LOTH
Escaping solitary
Massachusetts should be a leader in human rights and press the prison system toward justice.
The Big Picture
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Fighting Olympic eviction
As sports arenas rise up around them, around 50 families remain in Vila Autodromo, which borders the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
BetaBoston
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When a privacy tool protects felons, too
A small library in Lebanon, N.H., has become the vanguard of the Internet privacy movement.
Crux
A guide for Americans to ?decoding? Pope Francis
Ahead of the pope?s Sept. 22 arrival in the United States, here?s a look at terms that may pop up in one or more of the 18 speeches he?ll give.
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Alex Speier
Rex Ryan usually makes things tough for Brady, Belichick
The Patriots have mostly prevailed over Ryan?s defenses, but stats show he gives them a bit more of a challenge than the rest of the NFL.
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What next for Governor Fix-It?
Can Governor Baker remain the Fixer-in-Chief for the rest of his time in office, or is he obliged to pursue a big, daring, proactive agenda?
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Name of fallen officer added to line-of-duty memorial
Dennis O. Simmonds suffered injuries during a shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers and later died.
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Janis Joplin?s trippy Porsche is up for auction
The colorful car evokes the swinging, psychedelic ?60s.
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Stephen Breyer says he?s not considering retirement
The US Supreme Court justice and former Harvard Law School professor did say he would likely step aside at some point.
Business
American Airlines resolves computer issue that grounded flights
American Airlines says it has fixed a technology problem that was grounding flights to and from Dallas, Chicago and Miami on Thursday.
Arts
Prejudice, stereotypes are focus of exhibit in Maynard
?Stereotypes? exhibit is uncomfortable, and for photographer Kevin J. Briggs, that?s the point.
Lifestyle
Plated
Jewish specialties for break-the-fast menu
For almost a quarter-century, Maxie?s Delicatessen in Stoughton has been a popular place to find a feast for the eve of Yom Kippur or to pick up a spread for break-the-fast.
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Built to Last
Advances in concrete technology make the restoration of the Crane Estate Casino a permanent improvement.
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