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Joseph E. Murray, 93, performed first successful organ transplant

Dr. Murray died at the Boston hospital where the pioneering surgery was performed.

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Wynn is investigating land for a possible casino in Everett after failing to persuade Foxborough to accept a lavish $1 billion gambling resort.

Despite state’s fiscal challenges, DeLeo approves raises

House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo’s office said the 3 percent raises for House employees were justified because workers had not seen an increase since September 2008.

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Mayor Menino, who spent a month in a hospital with a variety of ailments, has type 2 diabetes, his doctor revealed Monday.

Mass. isn’t in top 10 for high school graduation rates

The state’s ranking was based on federal data that for the first time provided a uniform calculation for graduation rates across the country.

At NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, a retirement community and assisted living facility, residents participate in an art therapy class for Alzheimer’s patients.

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Is art therapy the answer for dementia?

Making music, painting, or dancing — and seeing or hearing it — may be the most effective treatment for dementia to date.

The Grinch and Young Max the dog in the touring show of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” at the Citi Wang Theatre.

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Overstuffed ‘Grinch’ still gets message across

A single serving of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” might make you glad Christmas comes but once a year.

Patriots lineman Jermaine Cunningham chased Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on Nov. 11.

Patriots’ Jermaine Cunningham suspended 4 games

The NFL banned the Patriots defensive lineman for violating its policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

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Napoli met with the Red Sox, who see him playing first base, this weekend and has already met with the Mariners.

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Who might be next BC football coach?

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