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Harvard Medical School to examine strict ethics rules
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Faculty complained that rigid conflict-of-interest rules hamper their work with industry and make it tough to advance their research.
Charges filed in death of UMass student who was drug informant
Former grad student Jesse Carrillo, of Derry, N.H., was indicted in the 2013 death of Eric Sinacori.
Boehner?s decision may open door for bigger deals
After John Boehner?s surprise resignation Friday, House Democrats are wondering what may now be possible.
MBTA unveils simpler system for performance statistics
Brightly colored ?score cards? trumpet on-time rates for subway lines, bus routes, and commuter rail trains.
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At UN, Obama, Putin spar over Syria
The two leaders presented starkly different views of what to do about the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Main focus of DCF will be to ?keep kids safe,? Baker says
Governor Baker?s plan aims to decrease the chance that a child will become a victim at the hands of those closest to them.
Police investigate death of 2-year-old in Worcester
A 2-year-old girl died after she was found unresponsive in a Worcester home on Monday, police said.
Two people sought in home invasion that left man dead
Prosecutors said James Ferguson had help from a man and a woman in the home invasion that left Robert McKenna dead in Marshfield.
Mass. General to pay $2.3 million over drug thefts
Lax controls over its drug supply allowed two nurses to steal nearly 16,000 pain pills from the facility, authorities said.
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KEVIN CULLEN
Flowers for an only son
For seven years, a German couple has made an annual pilgrimage to Boston to honor their only son in the waters he loved.
Mars is likely to have water, NASA finds
NASA scientists provided the ?strongest evidence yet? that liquid water now exists on Mars.
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Yankees hanging in there despite many obstacles
It hasn?t been an easy season for the Yankees, although they are on the verge of a playoff spot.
With end near, progess slows for migrants
German officials have slowed arrivals to a few at a time so that they can screen newcomers more carefully and find shelters for them.
Keurig debuts cold drinks machine after years of development
The cold beverage system makes 8-ounce servings of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, sparkling water, iced tea and other drinks.
Dr. Joseph Brenner, who founded free clinic near Harvard Square, dies at 91
Dr. Brenner started the Cambridgeport Free Medical Clinic in 1968 and what is now the Community Legal Services and Counseling Center.
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A taste of home cooking for Asian students at BU
Boston University?s new dining hall station aims to cater to the school?s growing population of Chinese students.
Replace bad fats with good foods for heart health, study says
Low-fat diets only reduce the risk of heart disease if healthier food choices are adopted.
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Matt Damon criticized for comments in Guardian story
The actor is being criticized for saying in the UK publication that gay actors should keep their personal lives to themselves.
Five takeaways from Donald Trump?s tax plan
Donald Trump?s plan has some populist aspects to it, but it also could boost some wealthy taxpayers and large corporations.
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Next challenge for Sanders is building on his support
Bernie Sanders draws large crowds in New Hampshire. Now he needs to turn that enthusiasm into a developed political operation.
The Big Picture
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Pope Francis? mission to the US
The trip by the world leader of the Roman Catholic Church included a White House visit.
BetaBoston
Lyft?s ?Line? car-pool service hits Boston, following Uber?s lead
Boston is the fifth city to get the option in Lyft?s app.
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Pope calls sex abuse cover-up by some bishops ?very ugly?
Francis said that the problem is not just that the abuse happened, but that bishops have covered it up.
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Only the bye week, it seems, can slow the Patriots
Considering the roll the team is on, the off week doesn?t come at an ideal time ? but they?ll take it just the same.
Metro
Hardwick woman pleads not guilty in child abuse case
Alexandrea Chadwick is accused of abusing and neglecting her boyfriend?s 7-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in July.
Politics
Kevin McCarthy announces candidacy for House speaker
If successful, McCarthy would immediately face difficult issues on which members of his party are divided.
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Your car is better at parking than you are, so why don?t you trust it?
A survey shows people don?t trust their self-parking systems to take the wheel.
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Nation & World
Taliban fighters capture major Afghan city
The Taliban took the northern Afghan city of Kunduz after a siege that lasted months.
Business
Shell ends its search for oil off Alaska
The company said it is leaving the region ??for the foreseeable future?? because it failed to find enough oil to make further drilling worthwhile.
Arts
Music Review
Madonna?s rebel heart on proud display at TD Garden
On her Rebel Heart Tour, the singer reveals a softer side that celebrates her legacy while forging her future as a pop icon.
Lifestyle
Tamed/Untamed
Fall migration of birds of prey is something to behold
The fall migration of day-flying raptors is one of New England?s great wildlife spectacles, but most people never notice them.
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Advances in concrete technology make the restoration of the Crane Estate Casino a permanent improvement.
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