In shift, Baker ends DCF policy of dividing cases

The elimination of a controversial policy that splits cases into high-risk and lower-risk categories is part of a broader package of reforms.

Peggie Ritzer put her head in her hands Monday while listening to proceedings in the trial of Philip D. Chism. Chism, then 14, is accused of killing Ritzer?s daughter, Colleen, in October 2013.

Murder trial in recess after Chism refuses to return to court

?I can?t take this anymore,? Chism allegedly told a court officer at his murder and rape trial on Tuesday.

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Russia also said it was offering a $50 million reward for information on who was involved in the Oct. 31 incident.

A rendering of John and Jane Steinmetz's proposed house on the Cohasset waterfront by Coyle and Caron Inc., a landscape architecture firm commissioned by opponents of the couple?s plan. (Coyle and Caron Inc.)

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Cohasset couple allege ?gross distortions? of dream house

The couple claim drawings exaggerated the building?s bulk and inflamed opposition to the waterfront project.

Estranged husband allegedly attacks Beverly woman

A reconciliation effort apparently turned violent Monday afternoon at a Penny Lane home.

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When Roger Anderson fell and hurt his shoulder, he discovered, to his dismay, that simply being insured was not enough.

Baystate Health to scale back Ware hospital, lay off staff

The dominant health care system in Western Mass. plans to also close inpatient services at its small hospital in Ware.

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Charlie Baker?s comments, suggesting Syrian refugees would not be welcome in Mass., followed statements by other governors.

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People mourn outside the ?Le Petit Cambodge? and ?Le Carillon? restaurants in Paris, France, on Tuesday.

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France demands EU support in operations against ISIS

In the wake of the Paris attacks, France has invoked a never-before-used European Union ?mutual-defense clause.?

French hunt second fugitive involved in Paris attacks

An analysis of the series of attacks indicated that one person directly involved was unaccounted for.

Charlie Sheen appeared on NBC?s ?Today? show on Tuesday.

Actor Charlie Sheen reveals that he has HIV

The actor discussed his diagnosis Tuesday on NBC?s ?Today? show.

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The Patriots? left tackle said his infant son, Hudson, has kidney cancer.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

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Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and his staff (i.e. Ernie Adams) aced their exam in the final minutes of Sunday?s win.

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Perspective

Why boys should play with dolls

No one is surprised about seeing dads with strollers anymore, yet biases with toys persist.

Crux | Analysis

Who?s going to replace Francis? Maybe one of these guys

Pope Francis has dropped hints that his might be a relatively brief run.

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The MWRA and Eversource are fighting over the cost of protecting the power line from being damaged during a dredging project.

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AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will travel over 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/17/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/200_christopher_kimball.jpg Christopher Kimball will leave ?America?s Test Kitchen?

The bow-tied cooking guru has long been the face of the cooking media company that produces the show.

The Big Picture

Terrorism attacks in Paris

France called for three days of national mourning following Friday?s attacks.

BetaBoston

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The Boston-based startup aims to help caregivers coordinate across health systems.

Crux

John L. Allen Jr. | All things catholic

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Church officials say they?re always under attack by people who simply don?t like them.