The state gambling commission said it wants Revere to hold another citywide referendum on the proposed Suffolk Downs casino.
Kerry urges patience on 'delicate' Iran talksAt a House panel hearing, Secretary of State John Kerry argued against new sanctions on Iran that could break a historic nuclear agreement.
The Salisbury man has been linked to the investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a 24-year-old father.
City Councilor-elect Michelle Wu is taking some heat on Twitter for apparently backing Bill Linehan for president of the Boston City Council.
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The former Celtic star is pushing himself to return from a right hand injury and help the struggling Nets compete for an NBA championship.
Turnout light in race to replace Markey in US HouseDemocrat Katherine Clark, a state senator from Melrose, is heavily favored to win the election.
Menino gives final major speech as Boston’s mayorIn an address laced with self-deprecating humor, Mayor Menino trumpeted his five terms of accomplishments.
Obama urges world to act on Mandela’s legacyAt a memorial service in Johannesburg, President Obama praised Nelson Mandela as the last great liberator of the 20th century.
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The pseudo-citizenAre permanent guest workers really a compromise worth seeking for the United States?
With his bullpen strengthened and his catching situation stabilized, Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has the flexibility to make a big move.
Custom home builder John Magee Jr. and his wife, Geraldine, were found shot to death in their home nearly two years ago.
The Senate voted 56-38 to approve Washington lawyer Patricia Millett’s nomination to a powerful federal appeals court.
Congress voted to renew an expiring ban on plastic firearms that can evade airport detection machines.
Barra was in charge of design, engineering, and quality of all of GM’s vehicles across the globe.
In his memoir, Menaker recalls rivalries, slights, and successes in publishing.
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Snowy New England wintersIt delights, it frustrates, and it changes the landscape in ways nothing else does. Winter in New England means snow — embrace it.
Can buildings be too young to save? The struggle to predict — and preserve — the architectural landmarks of tomorrow.
