The Supreme Judicial Court unanimously approved the prosecution of a Plainville woman who allegedly convinced a friend to commit suicide in 2014.
The state?s highest court barred a proposed referendum question that sought to throw out the controversial education standards.
Amid federal probe, Walsh faces first full test in union contract talksAs a new round of bargaining shifts into high gear, the mayor has to tread a fine line.
Ground Game
How 2016 could look a lot like Dukakis ?88In the summer of 1988, former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis was up by 17 points, and he lost badly.
AG to accept recommendations in Clinton e-mail caseLoretta Lynch raised an uproar after she privately spoke with Hillary Clinton?s husband, Bill Clinton.
Ahead of convention, Trump vets Gingrich, Christie for VPDonald Trump, who plans to unveil his pick at the party convention later this month, is considering Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie to be his No. 2.
Borrow a bit of magic from Boston?s Puppet Free LibraryWith just a name and a phone number, you can borrow a puppet from one of Back Bay?s best-kept secrets.
The Fourth of July weekend may see extreme storms tonight before a return to blue skies.
Back to the drawing board for proposed Downtown Crossing towerA 59-story tower will have to be redesigned after coming under fire from neighbors and preservationists.
Why your Clover food scraps might be headed for the dumpMore restaurants are composting, but the industry is struggling to keep up with all that waste.
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Man killed by bear had plenty of backcountry experienceBrad Treat was knocked off his bike after he and another rider apparently surprised the bear while riding along a Flathead National Forest Trail.
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Imagine abstaining from food and drink for about 17 hours a day. That?s what many of our Muslim neighbors are doing.
Can you divorce-proof your marriage?Couples and counselors offer some insights on how to beat the odds.
Your guide to Boston?s July 4 fireworksIf you?re a fan of music and lively patriotism, look no further than the 43rd Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular for a way to celebrate this holiday weekend.
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The Weekender: Fireworks, Dylan, and a friendly giantEverything fun to do around Boston over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Did the Star-Spangled Banner land Stravinsky in jail?Boston police kept tabs on a modern composer in Symphony Hall.
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With more cyclists losing their lives, the ghost bikes bring a community together ? and amplify their call for safety.
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Looking for the good life in BarbadosYou could visit Barbados on a budget, but you?d be missing out on its distinctive Euro-Caribbean scene.
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Red Sox may face MLB-imposed sanctionsThe penalties would be for alleged violations of regulations governing international amateur free agent signings.
NBA Free Agent Tracker: Jeremy Lin headed to BrooklynThe free agent market opened Friday. Here?s a recap of what?s happened so far.
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Nostalgia, Norman Rockwell, and . . . Donald Trump?A new show at the Norman Rockwell Museum raises question about aesthetics and politics.
Ready or not, chic comes to the VineyardAn old Victorian hotel in Martha?s Vineyard is transformed into a boutique hotel with Scandinavian flair and midcentury design influences.
IDEAS | Derrick Rossignol
Why Gene Simmons doesn?t get music When it comes to top songs, the decades define us.
The state?s plan to close psychiatric hospitals has had unintended consequences.
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.
STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.
More than 40 people died and more were injured when terrorists attacked Istanbul?s Ataturk International Airport.
The free agent market opened Friday. Here?s a recap of what?s happened so far.
Mrs. Kass?s career ranged from college admissions to geriatric counseling and management, and her advice was sought by clients and friends alike.
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey has quietly emerged as one of the most influential advisers to Donald Trump.
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Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in on Thursday as president of the Philippines, promising to carry out an uncompromising crackdown on crime across the country.
The Boston-based chain, which has five Boston-area locations and one to soon open in Washington, D.C., is looking to raise $15 million.
Couples and counselors offer some insights on how to beat the odds.
A look at a new film series at Harvard?s Sensory Ethnography Lab that begins with Stephanie Spray and Pablo Velez?s ?Manakamana.?
?Owing to a differing approach in various matters, the atmosphere at this year?s Bayreuth Festival did not develop in a mutually comfortable way for all parties,? said a statement.
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A behind-the-scenes shakeup in Trump?s N.H. campaignDonald Trump?s operation appears to be doing what seemed nearly unimaginable until recently.
Design New England
?This is home?Keith Leblanc and Kelly Monnahan create a haven for themselves, family, and friends in the piney hills of outer Cape Cod.
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Anti-aging supplement from prominent local scientists
SJC rules teen charged with cajoling friend to commit suicide must stand trial
To some they sound crazy. But Trump?s conspiracy theories resonate with a wide swath of the public
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