For Markey, a tale of two homes

Representative Edward J. Markey said his home “is and always will be in Malden,” but he has a grander house, triple the size, in Chevy Chase, Md.

Family awarded $63 million in Motrin case

A Plymouth-area girl nearly died in 2003 and was left legally blind after taking Children’s Motrin.

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Olympian charged with murder

Oscar Pistorius, known as the “Blade Runner” for his high-tech artificial legs, was charged with the murder of his model girlfriend in South Africa.

American, US Airways merger would create world’s biggest airline

In the $11 billion deal, the combined carrier will be called American Airlines.

Buffett part of group to buy Heinz in $23b deal

An investment group that includes Warren Buffett will buy the ketchup company in what Heinz says would be the largest deal ever in the food industry.

Tech Lab

Vine offers an easy entry into social video apps

It takes six seconds to shoot a video using the marvelous new smartphone app.

Snow makes for stormy relations on Boston streets

Motorists and pedestrians are sharing space uneasily on the city’s snow-narrowed streets after the weekend storm.

‘Whitey’ Bulger’s lawyer says mobster was never informant

James “Whitey” Bulger’s lawyer remains determined to prove that a former federal prosecutor promised him immunity for all of his crimes, including murder.

As attitudes change, more report sexual abuse at schools

Recent reports of abuse in the Boston area reflect a growing awareness and fading stigma surrounding the crimes.

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Erica Shaps advised students on social media strategy.

Job-hunters aim to fix e-trail troubles

Scott Brown said Wednesday he could make more of a difference by being a television commentator.

Scott Brown makes his Fox debut

Stephen F. Lynch (left) and Edward J. Markey said they would extend the pledge through the general election, as long as the GOP candidate signs on.

Lynch, Markey sign pledge to limit third-party ads

John Kenney (left) and Bill Landay grew up together and both have become successful authors.

John Kenney and Bill Landay discuss new books, old dreams

Leather leads the way at New York Fashion Week

Catherine Cagle of Waltham was among the customers checking out the closing sale.

The end of a yarn shop

Bargain Bin

Garment District hosts half-off sale

Photo Gallery

The 137th Westminster Dog Show

President Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address to a joint session of the US Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol on Tuesday.

editorial

Obama strikes a tougher tone

As snow blanketed the field at Fenway Park, Red Sox players began workouts Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla.

Dan Shaughnessy

For Red Sox, 2013 is about redemption

Surfer Kenny Merrill of Dennis walked along dramatic dune erosion at Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. The weekend blizzard damaged many of Cape Cod National Seashore’s dunes.

Storm causes heavy erosion on Cape

Brian Lesser (left) and Marcus Palmer are co-owners of Vine Brook Tavern in Lexington, new on the upscale dining scene.

A taste for suburbia

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Will the Celtics be able to add reinforcements to help Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry & Co. down the stretch?

Salary cap limits Celtics’ options

After several key injuries, the Celtics need reinforcements. But they have little financial flexibility to add more players.

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Nathaniel Fujita is on trial on murder charges in the death of Lauren Astley. Astley’s mother, Mary Dunne, was in court.

Wayland teen’s erratic behavior described at murder trial

Nathaniel Fujita allegedly killed Lauren Astley in 2011 because he was humiliated when she broke up with him, prosecutors say.

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