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The meeting in Philadelphia was organized by Cardinal Sean P. O?Malley, the archbishop of Boston.
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Papal trip has highlighted Francis? strengthsDuring his trip to Cuba and the US over the last week, Pope Francis demonstrated his popularity and his deft political touch.
Joshua Washburn was a lost child and troubled man. Now, saved by faith and family, he is risking it all in Syria.
Analysts are questioning the parent company?s ability to continue operating its beleaguered nuclear plants across the country.
A car carrying two people struck a utility poll on Bridge Street, flipped over and caught fire, police said.
Millennials face tough obstacles to buying a homeStudent debt, a lack of savings thanks to hefty rents, and limited housing stock all make it a challenge for younger adults to buy.
Boy Scout organizations split over Nantucket propertyA plan to sell a patch of pristine island property has pitted leaders of Boy Scouts on Nantucket and Cape Cod against each other.
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The tangled history of barbed wireAn examination of barbed wire shows it is the infernal gift that keeps on giving.
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Every team in the NFL strives for versatility, but the Patriots are the rare team that can pull it off.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Tough questions do need to be answered, but Dave Dombrowski?s presence gives fans a reason to be optimistic.
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72 years after parting in wartime, they shared tea again?This reunion has cost me a fortune,? says 77-year-old Johnny Lucas, now living in Australia, ?but I?m a lot richer for it.?
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For a time, it felt like Trump made the old casino town great again. But then, for some, his dream became a nightmare.
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No time soon, sadly. The release of ?Black Mass? has unleashed a new wave of interest in the murderous brute.
Fall foliage trips your kids will love (Really!)Forget the slow-going, scenic byways clogged with leaf peepers. Instead, consider these fun activities where spectacular scenery is only part of the equation.
A to-do list to get your home in order before the impending cold and snow.
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What this country needs is a constitutional amendment mandating a grammar app for all online writing.
Lunar eclipse, supermoon today in rare celestial eventThe events have taken place simultaneously only five times since the start of the century, and will not happen again until 2033.
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A tough childhood has helped Noah keep his life in perspective as he takes over the iconic show, starting Monday.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Moving the goal posts on homelessnessThe homeless crisis is intensifying in Massachusetts. Denying families access to shelter won?t change it.
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.
Kickoff is at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Globe reporters have the latest from Foxborough.
The young victim of the Marathon bombings was honored by Bridgewater State University on Saturday.
One of the fastest growing games in the US, the sport combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton.
Planned Parenthood is facing one of the biggest crises in its 99-year history.
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A survey shows people don?t trust their self-parking systems to take the wheel.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened as a ??backstop?? for seed banks around the world, in case their own archives of agricultural heritage are threatened by disaster.
Who knew about the deception, when did they know it, and who directed it?
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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The Broadway actress, headlining the national tour of ?Rodgers + Hammerstein?s Cinderella,? in town starting Sept. 29, talks all things travel.
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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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Donald Trump rode casino wave in Atlantic City, leaving bankruptcies and angry creditors in his wake
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