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Multiple deaths, 34 missing in boat fire off California coast, official says

Firefighters say there were some deaths in a fire on a boat carrying dozens of people off the coast of Southern California. A Ventura County fire official said 34 people were still unaccounted for. 2 hours ago

Colts reportedly sign Brian Hoyer as their backup quarterback
Hoyer, who was released Saturday by the Patriots, reportedly agreed to a three-year contract. an hour ago

Two dead, others displaced in 3-alarm Everett fire

First responders found two deceased women on the second-floor of the home, according to a report.

36 arrested during Straight Pride protests due in court this week

 Protesters jeer Straight Pride Parade marchers

Last-minute Labor Day ideas for the whole family

 What?s open, closed on Labor Day

Opinion

Beth Akers

Actually, most millennials aren?t drowning in college debt
MICHAEL ROSENBLATT

Biopharmaceutical companies aren?t free-riding on government research
JENNIFER C. BRACERAS

After the opioid verdict and fine, few industries are safe
Editorial

Trump?s dangerous vote-fraud claims in N.H.

Frances Crowe, peace activist for the ages, dies at 100
Ms. Crowe, of Northampton, was a peace activist for decades who lost count of her arrests at demonstrations.

It?s an Allston Christmas tradition: Students scrounging through leftovers on the street
Every Sept. 1, when leases are up, students who have graduated or are simply moving discard the old in the hopes it will become someone?s new.

He was looking for a kidney. He got one, but also found a dear friend
When Susan Pavlak flew from Minnesota to Boston a decade ago to donate her kidney, she did not expect to meet the recipient. But a month before the surgery, she agreed to meet Phil Saviano for lunch.

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Christopher L. Gasper

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Firefighter sustains minor injuries battling a garage fire in Newton

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