Boston?s building boom moves beyond downtown

A rendering of the DotBlock project proposed in Savin Hill.

RODE Architects

City officials approved large projects in Dorchester, Brighton, and several other neighborhoods.

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The letter to school districts does not have the force of law. But it contains an implicit threat.

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In Massachusetts, students have been able to chose their bathroom based on gender identity since July 2012.

Mass. Senate passes transgender bill

The legislation would protect transgender people from discrimination in sports arenas, movie theaters, and other public accommodations.

Elizabeth Warren, right, and Donald Trump.

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Why Trump v. Warren matters

Elizabeth Warren?s recent tweets are a potent reminder of her ability to harness social media for a cause or a candidate.

Adrian Walker

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Embattled Suffolk University will elect a new chairman of its board of trustees Friday. The new man will have plenty of issues to address.

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In recent years, more than two dozen Massachusetts patients have been victims of medical errors during the eye surgery.

Shell line leaks 88,200 gallons into the Gulf, Coast Guard says

About 88,200 gallons of oil have leaked from a flow line about 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the US Coast Guard said.

Facebook editors are told to choose stories that are getting major news coverage.

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Tech Lab | Hiawatha Bray

Facebook leak suggests no systematic bias

Human judgment, not just software, plays a major role in choosing the news stories that appear on the social network.

Shirley Leung

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Instead of working on their handicap, members of the New Seabury Country Club are gearing up for a legal battle with billionaire owner Carl Icahn.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/04/28/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/wiggs_Construction_677639.jpg Spat over Bayside expo sign deepens ? down to tainted soil

Developer Michael Corcoran?s latest salvo: UMass?s stubbornness is preventing him from cleaning up oil contamination under the sign?s concrete base.

Taunton attacks

05/12/16: Taunton, MA: A vigil for all the victims of yesterday's stabbing spree was held at Holy Family Catholic Church tonight. Attendees are pictured leaing the churh following the service. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:metro topic:13tauntonvigilpic

Taunton stabbing victims honored in Thursday night vigil

Patricia Slavin and George Heath were remembered Thursday night for their desire to help others.

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The new staff stalwart didn?t start out as a knuckleballer, but after he converted, he caught the Red Sox? eye.

CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

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McDonough?s father was a trail blazer in TV, making the ?Monday Night Football? assignment special.

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Rendever Healt aims to integrate virtual reality technology into programs at senior living facilities throughout the country.

Boston-5/12/16- Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros- Sox Mookie Betts is jubilant at home plate as he is congratulated by Sox Christian Vazquez after 6th inning 3-run homer.Boston Globe staff Photo by John Tlumacki (sports)

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RED SOX 11, ASTROS 1

Red Sox beat Astros for fifth straight win

Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts hit home runs.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/05/12/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/maddencover.jpg Rob Gronkowski to be on cover of ?Madden 17? video game

The Patriots tight end follows Odell Beckham Jr. as the player featured on the popular game,

Ground Game

ground game

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It should be clear by now that Sanders is not convincing anyone that he has a path to win the Democratic nomination.

The Big Picture

Wounded warrior Michael Yule celebrates after winning the lightweight power lifting gold during the Invictus Games on May 9.

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Invictus Games

The games, created by Prince Harry, allow wounded, sick, or injured armed services members worldwide to compete in Paralympic-style games.

Globe investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/05/09/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/spotlight9090-10654.jpg Private schools, painful secrets

More than 200 victims. At least 90 legal claims. At least 67 private schools in New England. This is the story of hundreds of students sexually abused by staffers, and emerging from decades of silence today.