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That?s more than the president-elect himself has said, and he hasn?t responded to calls for Washington to retaliate.
Republicans to push ahead with confirmation hearingsSenate majority leader Mitch McConnell said no nominee will earn a vote until background checks are completed.
Will Trump defang the SEC?If confirmed, Donald Trump?s pick ? Walter ?Jay? Clayton ? will be charged with overseeing some of the same powerful companies he worked for.
City Hall promised lobbying reform. Nothing happened. Corporations and interest groups continue to employ lobbyists to quietly influence city government with practically no public scrutiny.
Mass. police increase dementia trainingEvery municipal police officer in Massachusetts will be required to received training about dementia by June.
The team?s head coach said the athletes and staff overcame the fear and confusion and rose to the occasion.
Boston?s 25 m.p.h. default speed limit takes effect MondayThe speed limit will not apply to state-owned roadways or to other locations with posted signs.
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We were clearly very far from Ricky Gervais territory.
?When the powerful use their position to bully others, we all lose,? Streep said as she railed against President-elect Donald Trump.
The Golden Globes red carpet had a lot of hits, fewer missesDeep necklines were the order of the night, with Jessica Biel, Kristen Bell, Mandy Moore, and others taking the plunge.
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Patriots get to kick (tomato) can known as Houston TexansThe Texans have absolutely no shot at beating the Patriots next weekend. None.
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The former Red Sox slugger agreed to terms with the Kochi Fighting Dogs of Japan?s independent Shikoku Island League.
Colonial Theatre to reopen in new dealEmerson College has chosen the London-based Ambassador Theatre Group to operate its celebrated Colonial Theatre.
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It?s time to fix solitary confinement, before more abuse occursIn the wake of a report that eight patients with mental illness were placed in solitary confinement, Massachusetts should curtail the practice.
Martin Shkreli is suspended from Twitter for ?targeted harassment? of a journalistA Twitter worker confirmed that Shkreli?s suspension was related to his harassment of journalist Lauren Duca.
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At home and abroad, Obama?s trail of disastersAs the 44th president departs, he leaves behind a world more dangerous, a country more divided, and a national mood more toxic.
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She loved him, and he died in the Holocaust. Now her son is bringing his music back to life.A tale of young love drove a son on an eye-opening journey. And in the process, a musical legacy that was all but lost has been found, and a life revealed.
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Sebastian Aho?s second goal was the winner; Spooner gets a seat in crucial time.
Many localities in Eastern Massachusetts, especially south of Boston, received more than a foot of dry, light snow Saturday.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Back Bay only has 621 square feet of living space. But, the unit is updated and is in an excellent location. 396 Marlborough St. is listed for $675,000 and features a modern kitchen, ceiling fans, and central air conditioning.
Republicans had been moving quickly to hold at least nine confirmation hearings.
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The 2017 New England International Auto Show will have about 600 cars on display.
The Iraq war veteran accused of killing five travelers and wounding six others at a busy international airport in Florida was charged Saturday.
Michel Vounatsos wants to focus more heavily on new drugs and overseas markets.
Formed at Tufts in 1991, the band is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a series of homecoming shows at the Paradise.
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At home and abroad, President Obama?s trail of disasters
Patriots get to kick (tomato) can known as Houston Texans
Martin Shkreli is suspended from Twitter for ?targeted harassment? of a journalist
Meryl Streep gets political in her Golden Globes speech
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