Mass. AG to crack down on assault weapons

Maura Healey outlined steps to remove assault weapons in the aftermath of a recent spate of violence nationwide.

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Regan thought he was expanding his offices when he acquired an extra condo unit at Union Wharf. Now he?s in a legal battle.

It was a tough decision for Brian Johnson to walk away from the game of baseball to seek treatment for anxiety.

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Alex Speier

He almost had his dream job. But then the anxiety hit.

Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson did what might have been unthinkable in another era: He asked for help.

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The social media platform?s move comes amid criticism that it does not do enough to crack down on abusive comments.

Hingham, MA--7/11/2016--Participants in Hands-On World's End, a summer camp for 5- to 11-year-olds, explore at the side beach off Martin's Cove. Activity at World's End is photographed, on Monday, July 11, 2016. There are plans to expand parking in response to increased use of the conservation land in Hingham. Photo by Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Topic: soworldsend Reporter: Johanna Seltz

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World?s End welcomes more visitors, to dismay of neighbors

Last year, more than 68,000 people visited the conservation property that juts into Hingham Harbor, and trustees want more.

MBTA bus involved in Revere crash

About 10 people were injured when a car crashed into a bus at North Shore and Oak Island roads.

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The Hull resident allegedly had an explosive device at his Nantasket Avenue home.

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In addition to admitting it mishandled an allegation of sexual abuse, Phillips Exeter Academy announced changes for future complaints.

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About 230 neighbors have asked town officials to deny Hallmark Health permission to blast as it seeks to build a medical office building.

PLUM ISLAND, MA. 03/ 09 /13: Aerial views of COAST DAMAGE from the storm along the waterfront in Plum Island ( David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC

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Perspective | Globe Magazine

How our disaster relief system forces foolish decisions

Disasters keep happening, and taxpayers? money keeps being doled out to rebuild the vulnerability, again and again.

Michael A. Cohen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/20/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/cohen-1962.jpg The GOP?s alternate reality

What world do the Republicans live in?

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/20/BostonGlobe.com/HealthScience/Images/rnc-crowd1.jpg Norovirus outbreak came with Calif. delegation?s staff

Officials are optimistic the bug has been contained at the Republican convention.

ground game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/20/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/05432661.jpg The ?I know you are but what am I? convention

Instead of rebranding Donald Trump, Republicans have used their platform to put a negative focus on Hillary Clinton.

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F.H. Buckley?s comments that ?it?s not an issue? come after Melania Trump?s speech allegedly plagiarized Michelle Obama?s 2008 address.

names

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/19/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/2465_TP_00097R.JPG_cmyk.jpg Matt Damon talks Ben Affleck, acting, and tacos on Reddit AMA

Taking the ?ask me anything? nature of the post to heart, Damon covered a lot of ground.

dining out

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/11/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/Taylor_13dining32_liv.jpg Back Bay?s Uni is expanded and elevated

The former sashimi bar blossoms spectacularly into so much more.

Boston, Ma-July 5, 2016-Sam Kennedy, Red Sox president with his Dad, Rev. Thomas Kennedy at Fenway Park.

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STAN GROSSFELD

Kennedys always faithful to Red Sox

Team president Sam Kennedy can thank his dad, an Episcopal priest, for his lifelong love of Fenway and his hometown team.

commentary

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/19/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/BrendaKelleyKim.jpg Should clothes make the mom?

Once again, it?s the women who are responsible for not only getting it all done, but also for looking a certain way while we do it.

Your Home | Smart Solutions

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/18/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/dining0724southie.jpg Adding style and lots more storage to a house in Southie

How a clever redesign helped them stay in the neighborhood where their family has deep roots.

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Maura Healey

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/07/19/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0720sad.jpg The loophole in the Mass. assault weapons ban

The gun industry has found a way to exploit state laws, a loophole of potentially horrific proportions. That ends today.

Globe investigations

?When the EMTs arrived, Dave was laying like this.? Gerry Hill said, offering to show where his suicidal son was fatally shot after a tense encounter with police.

spotlight

When despair meets deadly force

Nearly half of people killed by Massachusetts police over the last 11 years were suicidal, mentally ill, or showed clear signs of crisis.

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.