Mayor Walsh takes city’s reins

Noting that a broad coalition had propelled him into the mayor’s office, Martin Walsh vowed to represent the city as a whole.

Mayor Menino left keys to the mayor’s office next to a letter for Walsh on the mayor’s desk.

For Menino, final hours as mayor are ‘bittersweet’

In an emotional ceremony at City Hall this morning, Thomas Menino said goodbye to the office where he has worked for 20 years.

Bill Linehan was elected president of the Boston City Council on Monday.

Linehan elected City Council president

Bill Linehan, considered one of the body’s most conservative members, beat Councilor at-large Ayanna Pressley.

Martin Richard, 8. was killed in the Bosotn Marathon blasts.

Family creates foundation in memory of Martin Richard

The foundation in memory of the youngest Marathon bombing victim will recruit a team of charity runners for April’s race.

Australian paramedics Lisa Schmidt, left, and Emily Jackson  are on day 15 of their five-week US trip and may have to scrap plans ve to scrap plans to visit Toronto.

JetBlue cancels flights as heavy delays continue at Logan

The airline stopped flights to rest crews and service aircraft, and some travelers were told they’ll be stuck for another week.

Brandon Spikes did not miss a game in the regular season.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Brandon Spikes placed on season-ending injured reserve

Spikes becomes the fourth defensive starter for the Patriots to land on injured reserve this season.

Supreme Court puts Utah same-sex marriage on hold

The Court put same-sex marriages on hold while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue.

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US-supplied arms to Indonesia have been used in cracking down on resistance movements in West Papua and East Timor.

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Tom Brady practiced in the snow on Thursday.

Tom Brady’s focus is on Colts’ defense

“I’m not worried about the opposing quarterback,” Brady said Monday of Andrew Luck. “I’m worried about the defense.”