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Court examines if health law can stand without mandate

In the final day of hearings, Supreme Court justices explored whether aspects of President Obama’s health care law could remain without an individual mandate.

MBTA proposes 23% fare hike, limited service cuts

The transportation secretary called the plan a “one-year solution,” and warned that riders could see more fare increases and service cuts in the future.

Prosecutor: Reputed mobster may have info on Gardner heist

Investigators believe a reputed La Cosa Nostra member may have information related to the notorious 1990 Boston art heist.

Allen and Patricia Prue appeared in court Wednesday in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where they pleaded not guilty to the murder of Melissa Jenkins.

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Police: Suspect confesses to killing Vermont teacher

Allen Prue allegedly told police he and his wife lured the 33-year-old mother from her home and strangled her.

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ fever grows in Boston

The steamy book — dubbed by some as “mommy porn’’ — started life as an underground phenomenon, but as women worldwide gushed about it, the craze grew.

Top Mass. prosecutors push for expanded wiretapping

The state’s district attorneys want to extend the state’s wiretapping law and make it easier to take DNA samples from convicted felons.

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Must issues for Boston schools

It’s make-or-break time for the Boston public school system — and yet, both sides in the contract talks seem blind to the need for sweeping change.

Mac D’Alessandro

No more ‘yes, sir’

In the wake of the death of Trayvon Martin, showing unwarranted deference comes at a cost, and it has to end.

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Wegmans is scouting Boston locations

George H.W. Bush to back Romney

Once an icon for the Lakers, Magic Johnson may now become a symbol for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for record $2b

A feast of options for online reservations

Framingham plant lifts Genzyme’s prospects

Brown transfers to Guard in Maryland

Red Sox manger Bobby Valentine, who had been a big advocate forJose Iglesias, said he saw a lack of confidence in him after an 0-for-3 game.

On baseball

For the Red Sox, offense again rules at shortstop

MUSIC REVIEW

At BSO, a Greek violin soloist takes up the baton

James Cobery, (standing, left), a vice president at The Kraft Group, addressed Foxborough town officials Tuesday night.

Kraft firm can publicly speak to Foxborough board in land dispute

Bruce Springsteen performed Monday at TD Garden in Boston.

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Bruce Springsteen to play Gillette Stadium Aug. 18

Oldest living Red Sox still follows his team

“He’s my son, I’m happy with the decision,’’ Doc Rivers said after the Celtics’ 102-95 win over the Bobcats Monday night.

Celtics Notebook

Doc Rivers talks about his son’s decision to go pro

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Top lawyer helped win many college chiefs’ perks

Raymond Cotton is the common link between two recent Massachusetts controversies over large salaries and corporate-style perks for university presidents.