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After an informant agreed to cooperate, the probe led from Boston to the most violent drug trafficking group in the world.
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The Green Line extension is on pace be the most costly rail expansion by mile in the transit agency?s recent history.
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Trump and the unfiltered tradition in American politicsDonald Trump is an angry warrior against what he paints as the blindness of the bland in American politics.
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When presidential candidates don?t show up, it?s not uncommon to see a surrogate instead.
Militia members occupy US building in OregonA protest in support of Oregon ranchers facing jail time for arson was followed by an occupation of a building at a national wildlife refuge.
Iran, Saudi step up war of words over executed Shiite clericIran?s top leader on Sunday warned Saudi Arabia of ?divine revenge? over the execution of an opposition Shiite cleric.
Mass. State Police to educate public on dronesThe push comes after two flights coming into Logan Airport reported seeing drones near them.
Mike Ross
Boston?s best shot at a passenger rail corridor to New Hampshire runs on a rail line that brings building materials south to the city.
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Under the new administration, Sean T. O?Donovan has emerged as a fixer in Boston City Hall.
NICK CAFARDO | SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES
While pitchers are cashing in, the offseason market hasn?t been nearly as fruitful for the offensive producers.
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Jewels are valuable only because we all agree that they are ? which is why they?re so useful as signifiers of social status.
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?Following a tradition blindly or in an uncritical way is actually antithetical to thinking,? Dean Rakesk Khurana said.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
With Patriots duly baited, we smell a fish fryWith hints of cheating being raised again this week, plus home field on the line, expect the Patriots to crush the Dolphins.
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Compared with some Boston suburbs known for their academics, Westford was, and still is, a bargain, some residents find.
16 artists to look forward to hearing in 2016From seasoned superstars to promising newcomers on the verge of a breakthrough, the musicians and bands to watch out for.
One year in: Reviewing Charlie Baker
The next act for the governor is to provide an inspiring vision while continuing management excellence, says Bill Aulet.
Arthur Puopolo, whose downtown barber shop was a step back in time, dies at 87Mr. Puopolo worked at the Court Square Styling Shop in Boston for more than 40 years.
On a trip to Turkey in September, I was living a cat lover?s dream.
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For hospitals, breaking up is hard to doGrow or die. It?s the formula for success or failure in any business ? including the health care business.
STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.
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A campaign fundraising deadline that matters littleThis time the difference between a pretty good and a pretty bad fundraising report isn?t much. If a candidate gets an extra million, it means virtually nothing.
Globe investigations and Spotlight reportsA look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
A close look at the matchup, focusing on who has the edge in the passing and running games.
A new year brings a new batch of disruptions on the Longfellow Bridge, which is slated to fully reopen in 2018.
There are more than 500 adults in the state who have chosen to live outside during the winter.
He has two trips to Asia, two more to Europe, and another to Latin America on his calendar.
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Car critic Bill Griffith reveals which drivers end up on his naughty list and the locations where they are most likely to offend.
Indian security forces on Sunday continued to try to secure a major air force base near the border with Pakistan.
St. Pierre Manufacturing of Worcester has made horseshoes for presidents Harry Truman and George H.W. Bush.
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Photographs from July - December on a range of topics from around the world.
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.
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The new Christian martyrs
A faith on the rise and under attack in AfricaAfrica is also widely considered the most dynamic corner of the Christian map.
Design New England
The Meaning of HomeA thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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