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In Philadelphia, Pope Francis urged Catholics to go to the peripheries of society to spread the mission of the Church.
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Francis tells immigrants not to be discouragedThe pontiff delivered a speech on religious freedom and immigration in front of about 40,000 at Independence Hall Saturday.
Analysts are questioning the parent company?s ability to continue operating its beleaguered nuclear plants across the country.
The job outlook for young workers is bright, although they?ll need a blend of old and new skills and outlooks to get ahead.
John Boehner?s resignation could embolden conservatives and herald an even more combative time in Washington.
20 years after his murder, prosecutor is rememberedPaul McLaughlin was assassinated on Sept. 25, 1995, the only Mass. prosecutor killed because of the job he did.
Massachusetts will examine 21,000 nursing licenses after two more fraudulent credentials were discovered.
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Private transportation pods on an elevated track may seem fanciful, but several companies say they?re working on them.
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An examination of barbed wire shows it is the infernal gift that keeps on giving.
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Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger are in the top tier with Brady. But the Patriots signal caller has reached a new level of Zen.
A to-do list to get your home in order before the impending cold and snow.
Cautious optimism at former air station in WeymouthA new owner of SouthField at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station has ambitious plans for development.
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The memorable image of Martin Richard holding his ?No more hurting people? sign is etched in bronze at the university.
Dr. Jacob Jolij, polling respondents in the UK and Ireland, calculated the top 10 pop songs most likely to improve a listener?s mood.
Leonard Nimoy died of COPD last year, and his daughter and her husband are making a film about him and the disease to raise awareness.
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This is the latest outpost of the growing food truck and restaurant mini-chain, offering Vietnamese fast-casual for the commuting crowd.
In the midst of a backlog, the retailer is urging customers who may want the boots before Christmas to order now.
With the Avett Brothers headlining Friday, the festival figured out that its mission is not about programming a specific genre of music.
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Boehner?s departure a test for the GOPFor the Republicans, John Boehner?s resignation could not have come at a worse time.
Next challenge for Sanders is building on his supportBernie Sanders draws large crowds in New Hampshire. Now he needs to turn that enthusiasm into a developed political operation.
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The world leader of the Roman Catholic Church has already visited the White House and addressed a joint session of Congress.
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First impressions of the iPhone 6sThe new iPhone is here, and so were the crowds lined up outside the smartphone stores on Boylston Street.
The pope?s in the US. How well do you know him?With Pope Francis visiting the United States, we challenge you to show us how well you know him.
It?s been a mostly forgettable season, but three events Friday night had the Red Sox and their fans buzzing.
Campaigning in New Hampshire, US Senator Rand Paul said he would reject a continuing resolution on the federal budget.
Officials have turned to the animal kingdom to help clear a hazardous plant from the banks of the Charles River.
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A survey shows people don?t trust their self-parking systems to take the wheel.
Iran?s president on Friday urged ??quicker?? efforts to free citizens held in both Iran and the United States.
Boston-based DraftKings said it will collect at least 25 percent more entry fee revenue than FanDuel during the quarter that ends Sept. 30.
Maya Beiser?s ?Uncovered,? a collection of rock and blues songs arranged for multitracked cello, was much more than a pleasant novelty.
Healing circles are the newest concept to counter the damage done to survivors of the priest sex abuse scandal. Boston?s Voice of the Faithful invites the pope to a circle when he is in New York.
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Built to LastAdvances in concrete technology make the restoration of the Crane Estate Casino a permanent improvement.
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