An app to report hate crimes? It could happen.

In February, Tom Garing cleans up racist graffiti painted on the side of a mosque in Roseville, Calif.

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A move to harness technology against an apparent rise in hate crimes may be taking hold.

South Boston?s famed St. Patrick?s Day Parade marched through the neighborhood in 2015.

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Southie parade organizers invite gay group to march

St. Patrick?s Day parade organizers have extended an invitation to the formerly banned gay veterans group to march in this year?s parade.

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Four movie theaters are under development in central Boston as the industry chases higher-spending customers.

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The ousted national security adviser acted as a foreign agent in investigating a cleric who lives in Pennsylvania.

Massachusetts State Trooper Jeremiah Donovan identified some photos of the Toyota SUV driven by Aaron Hernandez.

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Tempers flare at Aaron Hernandez trial

Defense attorneys sought a mistrial over a witness telling the jury that the shooter looked ?just like?? the former Patriots star.

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An arctic front that?s making its way into the region will likely cause temperatures to plummet this weekend.

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Check out snowfall totals in your area.

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Desmond Tahatdil, 55, also has ties to New York, police said.

A dancer auditioned for the Youth America Grand Prix regional semi-finals in Boston on Thursday.

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Dancing for their dreams

Hundreds of young dancers descended on Boston?s Back Bay, clad in eclectic, electric costumes and satin pointe shoes.

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Muhammad Ali?s son was detained by Department of Homeland Security officials for about 20 to 25 minutes, according to a lawyer.

NFL free agency

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The team traded its first- and third-round picks and will receive the speedy receiver and a fourth rounder.

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Ealy, a second-round pick in 2014, had a memorable performance in Super Bowl 50.

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Finding love (with a dog) a second time

They are the second dogs after a cherished first dog passes on. They are not meant to be substitutes. Yet, they often can?t help but suffer by comparison.

Nuggets 119, Celtics 99

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The Celtics were beaten two nights after upsetting Golden State.

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A new building near North Station represents a first for Boston: A big condo building with no parking.

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Any parent who has worked from home knows that moment: You?re on a phone call and your toddler starts wailing.

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If you hate daylight saving time and the sleep deprivation it brings, you now have solid data on your side.

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Looking for money to ratchet up security along the Mexico border, the Trump administration is pondering deep cuts to the agencies.

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EDITORIAL

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Stripping away environmental regulations will have dangerous consequences.

Special reports

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Over the years Sheryl Waldman faded from view until she vanished, and no one seemed to notice ? until one cold evening last December.

Investigations

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If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

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Some hospitals have built luxurious, spa-like wellness centers to draw patients for spiritual healing, homeopathy, and more.

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Mohegan Sun had sought to build a casino at the Suffolk Downs racetrack in Revere and had strong local support.

SJC remands Mohegan Sun suit against gaming commission

The state?s highest court ruled that Mohegan Sun can continue to pursue its claims that it received unfair treatment when its application for a casino license three years ago was denied.

Real Estate

Recent home sales: South of Boston (March 9)

ABINGTON 39 Patricia Drive One-family Ranch, built in 1987, 2,376 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 45,719-square-foot lot. $502,000 692 Summer St. One-family Split Level, built in 1971, 1,899 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 baths, on 30,473-square-foot lot.