Suspect in Chelsea slaying could have been held by ICE

Federal immigration officials had no explanation this week for why they did not detain or deport Hector Ramirez.

This National Weather Service map shows the likely snow fall from an overnight winter storm.

NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Greater Boston braces for snowstorm

The storm is forecast to start after midnight and could leave up to 8 inches of snow on Friday.

Boston University freshman Morgan O'Hanlon poses for a portrait with her new winter apparel outside her dorm in Boston in late January.

Boston newcomers set for a winter welcome

For the city?s newest arrivals, the indoctrination has officially begun.

After autopsy, Auburn toddler?s death remains undetermined

Medical examiners have not determined the cause of her death, the Worcester County district attorney?s office said Thursday.

Friends and family hold vigil for Roxbury boy

The mother of the boy who died after suffering injuries at his father?s home made a tearful plea for information.

Belmont Savings Bank

Hundreds welcome world marathoner Becca Pizzi home to Belmont

The 35-year-old became the first American woman to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

Taunton unit will give women addicts an alternative to prison

The Baker administration aims to shift away from what one official called ?the Dark Ages? of incarcerating addicts.

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The residential complex will contain 1,000 beds and accommodate freshmen and transfer students.

No one submits verified claim for $63 million lotto jackpot

Luck may have run out for the winner of a California Lottery jackpot.

Suffolk president, board chair reach agreement

Details of the proposal are still being finalized and remain subject to approval by the board, which meets Friday.

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, reacts to Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton?s answer to a question during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by MSNBC at the University of New Hampshire Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Durham, N.H. (AP Photo/)

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Democrats clash over big money, credentials in heated debate

In N.H., Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled over the role of money in politics and the philosophical underpinnings of the party.

JEFF JACOBY

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Sanders is a candidate of pure conviction; Clinton is a candidate of pure ambition. That is what the primary choice comes down to.

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Donald Trump on Thursday offered a nod toward the state?s cherished political rites: he started campaigning in person.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/02/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/davis_bush3_met.jpg Barbara Bush campaigns for son Jeb in N.H.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush says her son, Jeb, is ??decent and honest, and everything we need in a president.??

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/08/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/christie.jpg Charlie Baker to endorse Chris Christie

Governor Charlie Baker is endorsing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie?s long-shot bid in the GOP presidential primary.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen inside Oxitec laboratory in Campinas, Brazil earlier this week.

PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS

Schools cancel trips to Zika-affected countries

So far, six Boston public schools have had to scrap trips because of the mosquito-borne virus.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

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No one has topped Talib?s total of 30 interceptions since he entered the league.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/02/05/BostonGlobe.com/Obits/Images/82166876.jpg BMX rider Dave Mirra dies at 41 of apparent suicide, police say

Police say veteran X Games biker Dave Mirra has died in North Carolina. He was 41.

Ground Game

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Fiorina likely won?t qualify for Saturday night?s Republican debate, and an undercard isn?t scheduled.

The Big Picture

Globe photos of the month, January 2016

Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including the first winter storm to hit the region.

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.

BetaBoston

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/01/14/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/turner011416BIZ24kirsner33.jpg Race to build mobile audiences in developing nations

Facebook, Google, and Boston-based Jana pursue strategies to connect consumers in emerging economies to mobile Internet -- and advertisers.

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.

Crux

Crux

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The meeting marked the first time ranian President Hassan Rouhani has visited the West since a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran last year.

The Globe Collection Promo

Globe Insiders

Design New England

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A seaside location sets the tone for a free-flowing master bathroom with partitions and angles ? but no doors to restrict sightlines.