State won?t rule out canceling Green Line extension

Officials said they needed to examine all options, including ending the project, although they are also looking at a redesign.

The closed Winthrop Street garage on Devonshire Street, as seen earlier this year.

David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

Councilors clear way for garage redevelopment

The move ends months of entanglements that held up plans to develop the empty Winthrop Square garage in downtown Boston.

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, file photo, Colorado Springs shooting suspect, Robert Dear, right, appears via video before Judge Gilbert Martinez, with public defender Dan King, left, at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center for this first court appearance, where he was told he faces first degree murder charges in Colorado Springs, Colo. The man accused of killing multiple people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado asked at least one person in a nearby shopping center for directions to the facility before opening fire, a law enforcement official said. (Daniel Owen/The Gazette via AP, Pool)

Planned Parenthood suspect says he is ?warrior for the babies?

The man charged in the attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado made the comment in court.

Workers cleaned the closed Chipotle Restaurant in Cleveland Circle.

Tally of sick BC students jumps to 120

Nearly all the students confirmed eating at a Chipotle outlet, and the number of stricken people is expected to rise further.

Protesters blocked traffic at an intersection during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign.

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Hundreds take to Chicago streets after mayor?s apology

The march is the latest protest following the release of video showing a white officer shooting a black teen 16 times.

Lawmakers move toward ban on hand-held phones while driving

Advocates say such a measure would save lives by reducing distractions on the road.

Fishermen file suit in N.H. against NOAA over observers

The fishermen are arguing against paying for a program that requires government-trained monitors on their vessels.

Time limit expansion in civil sex abuse cases upheld by SJC

The 2014 law expands the statute of limitations to 35 years and allows the new standard to be applied retroactively.

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, the city?s only vocational school, has been troubled for years.

Madison Park High is underperforming, state says

The decision comes one year after Boston?s long-struggling vocational high school received a reprieve.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/09/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/malik150-2036.jpg Both San Bernardino shooters radicalized at least 2 years ago

Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, had discussed jihad and martyrdom as early as 2013, the FBI director said.

Governor Charlie Baker, joined by emergency management officials, on Wednesday announced a projected $120 million in federal reimbursements.

Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff

Baker announces projected $120m in federal snow aid

The figure, for costs from last year?s winter, is the largest single amount of federal disaster aid in the history of Massachusetts.

JOANNA WEISS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/09/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Joanna_Weiss_150px-1548.png Disinvite Donald Trump from the debates

The networks have squeezed ratings from the Trump juggernaut. Now they need to stop treating him like an honored guest.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/chin060615SoxFanInjuryAfter_met1.jpg Red Sox to expand safety netting at Fenway Park

Major League Baseball made recommendations for fan safety enhancements, and the Sox said they will comply for the upcoming season.

Boston Globe introduces $100,000 ?Spotlight? fellowship

The Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship is being funded by the Hollywood firms behind the successful film.

Martin Shkreli, the founder and chief executive of Turing Pharmaceuticals, in New York this month.

A now-familiar face reportedly buys Wu-Tang album for $2m

Widely scorned pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli reportedly bought the sole copy of the rap group?s new album.

Evan Horowitz | Quick study

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/03/19/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/Copy%20of%2009262011_26letters1a-8051895.jpg What is happening to the state?s rainy day fund?

State government keeps raiding its rainy day fund to fill budget gaps ? and S&P is not impressed.

Houston Texans' Vince Wilfork (75) on the bench against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Panthers won 24-17. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

AP

Now with Texans, Vince Wilfork set to face Patriots

Wilfork spent his first 11 NFL seasons with the Patriots, helping them win two Super Bowls, including last season.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady faces reporters before a scheduled NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 13, in Houston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Tom Brady?s condition? ?Fresh as lettuce?

Despite numerous hits this season, the Patriots quarterback says he is in good shape with four games to play.

home of the week

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/08/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/wiggs_HomeofWeek_536024.jpg Renovated Brookline condo features first-floor master suite

Once a plain rectangle, this property underwent a down-to-the studs renovation with high-end features and plenty of space inside.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_powderbld1_met.jpg State wants to fix up historic building on Charles River

The Department of Conservation and Recreation wants to turn the Powder Magazine Building into a place for the public to enjoy.

gift guide

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/09/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/WALL%20JEWELS-4604.jpg A few of our favorite things

Need inspiration for that last-minute gift shopping? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/08/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/trump150-2064.jpg Three scenarios for Trump and the GOP

What happens after Donald Trump, particularly for the Republican Party?

Globe Santa

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/25/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/santa_logo[1]-U80342642589InF--90x90@BostonGlobe.com.jpg Donate to Globe Santa

Globe Santa delivers holiday gifts to local children in need.

Globe investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/spotlight150x150-165.jpg Globe investigations and Spotlight reports

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'

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/spotlight-9497.jpg Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight?

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

The Big Picture

The best Boston Globe photos of 2015

Staff photographers share the stories behind the year?s most powerful pictures.