Amazon has released a short list of 20 cities that it will consider for its second headquarters, including Boston.
Amazon is still considering Somerville, too Proposals from both the city of Boston itself and from Somerville will move on to the next phase of the selection process, an Amazon spokesman said.
Here?s the list of cities Amazon will consider In a press release, Amazon said it had reviewed more than 200 proposals from across North America.
A band of Texas outlaws allegedly traveled to Boston for a playoff game, then launched a crime spree, stealing safes and ATMs.
Beloved Swampscott teacher dies after flu complications Three elementary schools will be closed Friday after Phyllis Gotlib, a beloved music teacher, died this week.
?I did something bad?: Boy apologizes to Somerville police When a Somerville boy got caught and the police came knocking, he knew it was time to come clean. Here?s his letter.
Brookline police chief retiring after nearly 23 years in the job Brookline Police Chief Daniel O?Leary?s last day on the job is Jan. 19.
Another bald eagle sighting on the Charles River Once devastated by DDT, bald eagles are making a comeback.
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The historic beer hall was founded by a German immigrant in 1868.
The history of Jacob Wirth Co. Here?s how the historic beer hall ? one of Boston?s oldest restaurants ? got its start.
A 27-year-old construction worker was killed in a construction accident Thursday morning in Gloucester.
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One year after Donald Trump upended the political world, 10 experts grapple with his presidency.
Tom Brady attends practice, but does not participate The quarterback was seen wearing a red glove on each hand after injuring his throwing hand the day before.
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In Tony Romo, a star was born on CBS football broadcasts The first-year analyst, who will work another Patriots game this weekend, was an instant and colossal hit this season.
The Season Ticket podcast Chris Gasper goes behind enemy lines and talks to Jaguars reporter Gene Frenette ahead of the AFC Championship game.
Kyrie Irving will miss 76ers game because of sore shoulder The Celtics? star guard told team of the injury after Tuesday?s loss to the Pelicans.
USA Gymnastics ends agreement to train at Karolyi Ranch The decision came three days after Simone Biles expressed dismay at having to attend camps there, where Biles says she was sexually abused by a former national team doctor.
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When the mandolinist and singer arrived at Berklee, she was already playing with a successful touring band ? and she couldn?t read a note of printed music.
Kaspersky says federal ban is crippling its US business The Russian company said its US retail sales fell by half toward the end of 2017.
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The Weekender: Presidential precedents, dead poets, and scary puppets The Globe?s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.
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Why it?s time to mandate retirement, especially in leadership Congress outlawed forcing people to leave their positions, but we?re living much longer, and it?s preventing new leaders from emerging.
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Trump supporters need to confront his racism He?s your president, Donald Trump supporters. You need to speak up about his racism.
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A series of occasional articles on the Syrian refugee families resettling here, and the local people assisting them.
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Will Trump?s ?incredible genes? keep protecting his health? His genes might explain why he?s healthy despite getting little sleep and eating a high-fat, low-fruit-and-vegetable diet.
Defenseman Kevan Miller will miss his second straight game because of an illness.
The court concluded that expanding victims? roles does not violate constitutional bans on excessive or cruel punishment.
Interior designer Liz McCabe lived for several years in the home before fully renovating the first floor. Design New England tours.
This week?s hole/house dispute has to be the highest expression of a terrible art form.
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High-performance crossovers and redesigned pickups dominate the vehicle unveilings in Detroit this week.
North and South Korea agreed Wednesday to march their athletes together under one flag at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics next month and field a joint women?s hockey team.
Secretary of State William Galvin contends that an initial coin offering amounted to an unregistered sale of securities.
The pair will offer their perspectives about the man who steered the country through the bloody Civil War and the abolition of slavery at Harvard University.
Less salt? More tips? Here is what industry experts predict trends for the coming year.
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