Why are so many colleges merging? Money and real estate

Last month, Wheelock College said it was in talks to merge with Boston University.

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Wheelock College?s planned merger with Boston University would have been rare even just a decade ago. Not anymore.

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An insurance company said the Vermont man, at the center of a probe into the presumed death of his mother, is refusing to answer questions germane to the sinking.

Men looked at the damaged trees in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday.

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Storm-ravaged Puerto Rico starts to rebuild

??The storm didn?t bother me,?? said one resident. ??It?s the devastation. I get goosebumps. It?s going to take us a long time.??

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The third edition of HUBweek will feature talks by entrepreneurs, scientists, and journalists.

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The suit specifically names Mayor Martin Walsh, saying he, ?in a grossly negligent manner, failed to order the implementation of the provisions of Christian?s Law.?

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Tech companies say they already have problems finding qualified candidates, but others believe Amazon could establish Boston as a tech mecca.

Robert Mueller.

Mueller seeks documents related to Trump?s actions as president

The special counsel is looking into the firing of President Trump?s national security adviser and FBI director, according to White House officials.

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Temperatures in Greater Boston will rise into the 70s Thursday, but powerful gusting winds will persist into the night.

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Memories of Orion Krause remain vivid on Monhegan Island, but now the suspected murderer?s name evokes darker thoughts.

The texts are coming from inside the house

Parents who were initially horrified at the seemingly impersonal communication mode have not only made peace with it - they?re deploying it themselves.

Massachusetts inches one step closer to all-year daylight saving time

One man?s quest to put Massachusetts on daylight saving time all year was endorsed on Wednesday by a state commission.

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Jimmy Kimmel spoke about the GOP?s latest attempt to repeal Obamacare again Wednesday night.

Miss Conduct

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I get that weddings aren?t about the parents of the groom, but how do I get over the hurt?

Newton music teacher and ?MasterChef? contestant Jason Wang

Names

Newton music teacher falls just short on ?MasterChef? finale

Jason Wang watched with friends and family at Pagu in Cambridge.

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People create fake versions of big companies? websites all the time, usually for phishing purposes. But the companies do not usually link to them by mistake.

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) is helped off the ice during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Bruins won?t have Torey Krug at start of season

The defenseman has a fractured jaw and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

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The City Council wants residents to get guidance on how to deal with the truculent birds.

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Ross became known as the consummate fly-on-the-wall reporter in a six-decade career at The New Yorker.

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This writer was going to try it, but the experts warned he?d better not.

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?As it turns out, Tom Brady was not the only [GOAT] running wild this past weekend,? Auburn police wrote on their Facebook page.

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Susan Reitman told NECN: ??If I have to sit in jail for the rest of eternity, that?s my choice.??

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David Douad Wright is accused of participating in a 2015 plot for the Islamic State group to behead conservative blogger Pamela Geller.

Newsletters

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Witness the birth of the marijuana industry in Massachusetts and catch up on national pot headlines every Saturday.

Opinion & Ideas

Editorial

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The GOP?s ?last-ditch? health care bill is a dangerous threat to millions of Americans.

Fall Arts Preview 2017

Fall Arts preview

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A complete guide to movies, music, books, arts, theater, and family events in the Greater Boston area this season.

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In 2016, VA employees filed nearly 2,000 complaints with the Office of Special Counsel ? more than the next four most-complained-about departments combined.

STAT

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Dennis Charney knew more than most about resilience. But after a horrifying shooting, he didn?t know whether it would be enough.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying and see if you can triumph.