Lawrence man charged after suitcase incident

The Boston Police shut down a section of Atlantic Avenue after a suspicious suitcase was left next to a Homeland Security SUV.

A man was charged with planting a hoax device after he allegedly left a suitcase by a Homeland Security cruiser in Boston.

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The university is asking for the public?s help in finding a student who has not been heard from or seen in at least five days.

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John F. Fish and Gary L. Gottlieb have been named the chairman and deputy chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

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An FBI official said at a news conference that ??there?s a number of pieces of evidence that has pushed us off the cliff.??

Dozens of members of the media stood in front of the Redlands, Calif. home of the San Bernardino shooting suspects on Friday.

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Owner lets media into Calif. attackers? rental home

Reporters found toys, a child?s book of the Quran, family pictures, and shredded documents inside the Redlands home.

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The missives, released at the Globe?s request, help to gain an understanding of how the two powerful men interacted.

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A tense meeting in Milton between 600 unhappy residents and the agency?s representatives ran two hours over its allotted time.

In wake of lawsuit rejection, Walsh defends Wynn fight

Mayor Walsh indicated Friday he was not prepared to end the city?s costly legal battle over the Everett casino.

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A mental health expert testified he believes Philip Chism has shown symptoms of schizophrenia and other disorders since he was 10.

Firefighters worked at the scene of a fatal house fire in Lynn on Friday.

?The smoke was too thick,? survivor says of fatal Lynn fire

Efrain Tavarez carried an elderly woman to safety, but a second attempt to save more in the building was driven back by flames.

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David Price says he?s saving postseason wins for Boston

The Red Sox? new ace was introduced at a news conference Friday, and said he was pleased to be in a city of winners.

The strange new lights at the pedestrian crossing at Binney and Sixth streets.

In Kendall, a traffic light that requires instructions

It may be the most confusing traffic light you?ve ever seen, but Cambridge officials hope it will make crossing safer for pedestrians.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/03/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/BOOK_YEAR.jpg The best books of 2015

The top books in fiction, nonfiction, children, young adult, mystery, and sports.

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Since the album?s Nov. 20 release, a serious portion of the population has spent most of its waking hours in total Adele mode.

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There are about 7,000 islands in the West Indies. Here?s how to find the one that will suit you.

Hanley Ramirez says he wants to stay with Red Sox

Ramirez also said he feels good, is working to get in better shape, and is committed to playing first base in 2016.

TIP: Treat your tree like a gigantic cut flower. When you get it home, cut a half inch off the bottom so it can better absorb water and put it in a bucket of it immediately.

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How to get the best Christmas tree

Award-winning garden writer Carol Stocker gives you tips to take to the tree farm.

A free home on the Cape? Sort of

A historic 2,155-square-foot home in the Osterville section of Barnstable is free, but there is a catch.

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A WBUR poll found that 54 percent of Mass. voters believe the state should accept refugees who pass federal screening.

New England Patriots Jamie Collins #91 walks to the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Jamie Collins feels better and expects to play

In his first comments since missing four games, the Patriots linebacker would not disclose the nature of the illness that sidelined him.

EAGLES AT PATRIOTS | SUNDAY, 4:25 P.M. (FOX)

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A close look at Sunday?s matchup, with a focus on who has the edge in the passing and running games.

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Like a hearty plate of that chickpea spread, the puns after Carson?s repeated mispronunciations were simply too good to pass up.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/30/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/497297304.jpg Could Martin O?Malley get zero delegates in Iowa?

This is a strong possibility for a candidate who has spent more time campaigning in the Hawkeye State than his primary rivals.

Globe Santa

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Globe Santa delivers holiday gifts to local children in need.

Globe investigations

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A look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

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Globe photos of the month: November 2015

A look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month.