Oregon shooter left behind online portrait of a lonely youthChris Harper Mercer struggled to connect with other people, instead seeking attention online or, ultimately, through violence.
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?He said, ?Good, because you?re a Christian, you?re going to see God in just about one second,??? a survivor?s father told CNN.
Stories of heroism emerge from Oregon shootingThe aunt of Chris Mintz told reporters that her nephew tried to block the gunman from entering a classroom.
So far this year, there have been at least 294 mass shooting incidents. There have been 274 days.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan to step downDuncan is stepping down in December after 7 years in the Obama administration.
The aircraft they were flying in crashed at the Jalalabad Airfield in eastern Afghanistan.
US hiring slowed sharply and previous job gains were revised lower amid a broad slowdown in the global economy.
Airbnb taps two Boston safety vets to advisory boardThe fast-growing company is bringing on two big names from Boston to help address safety concerns.
DraftKings suit alleging deceptive marketing moved to BostonA lawsuit transferred from Florida to Boston this week alleges deceptive marketing practices by the fantasy sports company DraftKings Inc.
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A look at the National Weather Service?s latest projections about the storm?s projected path.
Philanthropist Carolyn Lynch dies at 69Mrs. Lynch and her husband, former Fidelity Magellan Fund manager Peter Lynch, supported a host of endeavors, many in education.
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA
What will Jerry Remy?s status with NESN be next season?Remy?s 15-year partnership with Don Orsillo ends Sunday, but will Remy be around to work with Dave O?Brien in 2016?
Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy
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A common pathway to success? FailureFailure is an enormously powerful learning experience for entrepreneurs ? yet most are happy to leave it behind them, undiscussed.
Tim Wells likes to think his combination of art and humor leads customers into 1369 Coffee House like moths to the flame.
In fight over local pipelines, US usually gets its wayWhat the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves, it usually gets.
Dropkick Murphys to play Beachcomber?s last showThe Beachcomber is closing Saturday, and the Boston band will see them off. Tickets will be sold online today and at the club tomorrow.
Political intelligence
A seemingly never-ending series of laudatory statements about GOP Governor Charlie Baker has emerged from Democrats.
Sanders expected to draw big crowd at Convention Center rallyUS Senator Bernie Sanders will make two stops Saturday for rallies in Massachusetts.
Movie Review
?The Martian? is superb as Damon roams Red PlanetMatt Damon is an astronaut marooned on Mars with half the actors in Hollywood playing NASA geniuses trying to bring him home.
Opinion Reel: Announcing the Fall 2015 selectionsThese nine films were selected by a panel of Globe Opinion journalists and documentary film experts.
Evaluating campaign money reports gets more complicatedJust combining a candidate?s account and the candidate?s super PAC might not be the best way of doing things.
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Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers in September.
Hiawatha Bray | Tech Lab
Hang onto your wallet ? Samsung Pay is hereSamsung Pay works, and it?s cool, but ultimately it?s a dead end. Your wallet will still be there for years to come.
Vatican distances pope from Kentucky clerk Kim DavisThe Vatican said the pontiff did not intend the encounter as a form of support for her case.
The Sox failed to finish off a sweep in New York and had their six-game win streak snapped.
Allen Freeman has caught the attention of riders recently with his quirky narrations.
Indefatigable drive and charisma have made Maura Healey the state?s attorney general and the one to watch in Massachusetts politics.
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Tesla shows the world its much-anticipated Model X, an electric SUV with a lot of perks.
?Our thoughts and prayers are not enough,? President Obama said in pointed comments arguing for stronger gun laws.
With large banks facing new regulations that make some deposit accounts less lucrative, Fitchburg and Fall River must find new institutions.
Matt Damon is an astronaut marooned on Mars with half the actors in Hollywood playing NASA geniuses trying to bring him home.
Shahzia Sikander combines ancient and modern techniques in her work, creating animations that teem with layered meanings and disparate messages.
Last night, Marissa?s little sister called me to tell me that one her friends had found Tom on Grindr (like Tinder for gay men, for anyone who doesn?t know).
Design New England
Deck House ReduxA new floor plan and a fresh palette prove the stalwart post-and-beam, open concept design is still relevant.
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NESN tight-lipped about Jerry Remy?s status next season
Oregon shooter left behind online portrait of a lonely youth
Carolyn Lynch, philanthropist who supported education, dies at 69
There have been more mass shootings this year than days
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