Thousands still paying for an education that failed to deliver

Some of the federal loans that students took out to attend for-profit institutions have been wiped out. But many are still stuck with private loans.

Dracut, Ma., 06/08/17, It's been over 100 days since Noelia has had skilled nursing help. She carries her 78-pound daughter up the stairs to begin the evening's bed-time rituals. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff

Caring for her daughter with disabilities is a difficult, solitary vigil

Noelia Ferreira wants her Abi, born with a rare genetic defect, to know comfort and joy and never an institution. But low state pay rates for nurses who could help have left her alone as caregiver ? exhausted, fearful, and desperate.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_seaport4_biz.jpg Visa program offers promise to the poor ? then breaks it

It?s not clear what, if anything, the project will do for parts of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Rinaldi07legislatures08.jpg Miles away from the rancor of DC, Mass. legislators talk bipartisanship

In a stark contrast to the partisan rancor in Washington, the atmosphere among the politicians onstage in Boston Sunday was amicable, if not downright jovial.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/RinaldiProtest03-001.jpg Protesters picket legislators summit in Boston

Two groups ? MBTA mechanics and one composed mostly of Asian-Americans ? picketed outside the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting.

The Trump presidency

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/aec48db8-9431-45af-91d2-7670c020f407.jpg Kelly tests authority to tame Trump?s tweeting habits

While John Kelly isn?t vetting every tweet, President Trump has shown a willingness to consult with his chief of staff before hitting ?send.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/conway159-2069.jpg Trump is ?not discussing? firing Mueller, Kellyanne Conway says

Conway says President Trump believes the Russia investigation is a ??fabricated lie,?? but that he is not discussing firing Robert Mueller.

Paper lanterns floated on the Motoyasu River in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima on Thursday.

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Hiroshima marks 70th anniversary of atomic bombing

Seventy years ago, the city?s population was halved by the new and terrifying US weapon nicknamed Little Boy.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_lifeguards1_met.jpg Enjoy Sunday?s beautiful weather; heat and rain sweep in on Monday

Sunday should be sunny and dry, then Monday flips the switch to rain and humidity.

Cellphone helps officers pinpoint location of lost hikers in N.H.

Three adults and two children took a wrong turn and ended up off the trail during heavy rain Saturday, officials said.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: The Airbnb logo is displayed on a computer screen on August 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

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Cambridge set to vote on an ordinance to regulate Airbnb

The measure would require hosts to live in the unit where the rental is located, or in the same building so long as it has fewer than five units.

RED SOX 6, WHITE SOX 3

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/lee_redwhite4_spts.jpg Red Sox finish off four-game sweep of White Sox

Chris Young had two homers and five RBIs Sunday in the Sox? sixth consecutive victory.

Boston Ma 8/6/17 Matt Damon arrives to his front row seats for a game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. (photo by Matthew J. Lee) topic: reporter:

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Matt Damon spotted at Fenway Park

The actor and Cambridge native was spotted chatting with NESN?s Jahmai Webster and took a photo with Red Sox outfielder Brock Holt.

BEN VOLIN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/07/29/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/tlumacki_patriotstrainingcampday3_sports1582.jpg Jacoby Brissett?s future with the Patriots may be uncertain

With Tom Brady looking spry and Jimmy Garoppolo as the capable backup, will the Patriots still keep a No. 3 QB?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/01/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/silOysters%20on%20The%20Half%20Shell%20(1).jpg The many ways to satisfy your oyster cravings

Here are some of the best spots on the New England coast for shuckin? delicious oysters.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/04/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Dick%20Albert-463479.jpg ?Rumor has it that Dick Albert was born with a barometer in his hand?

Friends and colleagues paid tribute to the longtime Channel 5 meteorologist, who died Friday.

FILE - In this July 22, 2015 file photo, co-host Eric Bolling appears on

Fox News host Eric Bolling suspended amid investigation

Fox News said Saturday that it has suspended Eric Bolling, co-host of its late-afternoon news program ?The Specialists,? while it investigates allegations he sent a lewd photo to co-workers.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/06/23/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/JOHN&JULIAN.jpg From his former lover, a quieter portrait of Lennon during his ?Lost Weekend?

In photos now on exhibit in Fall River, May Pang documented intimate moments with the Beatle during his 18-month separation from Yoko Ono.

South Boston MA 07/22/17 Chadler Parker (cq) selling a bottle of wine to Joann Dunlavey (cq) and her dog, Bentley at Mayhew a retail wine shop in the Fort Point neighborhood is located across the street from the New Amazon Headquarters. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) topic: reporter:

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Retailers clamor to be at Amazon?s doorstep

Amazon has upended retail. But that isn?t stopping stores from scrambling to get space next to its new offices in Fort Point.

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Galynn Brady, mother of Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots, celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Robert Kraft reportedly surprised Tom Brady?s mother with a Super Bowl ring

?It was a great surprise to all of us when the ring showed up. She deserves it,? Brady told ESPN.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/200_steve_lyons_nesn.jpg NESN analyst Steve Lyons off the air after domestic battery charge

Lyons?s case would likely go to trial in September if attempts to have the charges dismissed are not successful.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/06/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/2fe98cf9f68446dc94fbe9a4be9a0d78-2fe98cf9f68446dc94fbe9a4be9a0d78-0.jpg ?This Is Us? loses Emmy nomination for costumes

The Emmy nomination count for NBC?s ?This Is Us? has dropped to 10.

Pawel Lukasz Herba was jailed for investigation of suspected kidnapping for extortion purposes, police said.

Young British model allegedly kidnapped, stuffed into suitcase, held hostage in Italy

The young model was kidnapped, and the suspect intended for her ?to be sold to the best offer on pornography sites,? police said.

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, singer Taylor Swift attends the Vanity Fair Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. The trial of a lawsuit between Swift and David Mueller, a former radio host she accuses of groping her, begins Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in U.S. District Court in Denver. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift expected to testify in groping case in Denver

Opening statements were expected to begin Tuesday in the case that could last two weeks.

Investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/03/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/AFP_MB3WQ.jpg Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about

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

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/04/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Jen%20Gunter.jpg This gynecologist is taking on Trump, Goop ? and wacky health trends

Careening between empathy, outrage, and snark, Dr. Jen Gunter wants to protect women?s health and take down pseudoscience.