Despite assurances from the head of the state family agency, hundreds of children in Massachusetts’ welfare system may be missing on any given day.
The state gambling commission appeared to be leaning 3-2 towards a proposal in Plainville, but no vote has yet been held.
The attorney general is ‘‘resting comfortably and in good condition’’ after experiencing the symptoms, the Justice Department said.
Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed by the families of two men killed in Boston.
Forecasters warned that the storm, expected to arrive Sunday night into Monday, could bring “significant accumulating snow.”
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Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. Except check the forecasts. Lots of forecasts.
Russia gives shelter to ousted Ukrainian presidentViktor Yanukovych, who was driven out of Kiev by protesters, was reportedly staying just outside Moscow.
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As the one-year anniversary of Benedict’s resignation approaches, he has made four noteworthy public expressions of support for Pope Francis.
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Baker walks bridge with ChristieCharlie Baker and Chris Christie will attend a Boston fundraiser for the Republican Governors Association, but for Baker, associating too closely with Christie is a bridge too far.
The Celtics guard, whose absence Saturday caused an uproar, needs to better understand how his actions as the captain affect the ballclub.
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In an unlikely next move for the career law officer, Edward Davis is joining a tech startup focused on crime data.
South Korea said its neighbor fired the missiles into waters east of the Korean Peninsula.
More than 8 in 10 Democrats say they want Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016.
Target said Wednesday that its profit in the fourth quarter fell as the breach scared off customers worried about security.
Dominique Benicheti’s documentary about an elderly farmer won the top prize at the 1973 Locarno Film Festival and promptly dropped from sight.
The “House of Cards” character’s intentions play out in classic silhouettes, a neutral, dark palette, and minimal accessories.
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Medical care is now a tool of warModern conflicts have destroyed the old protections around health care — and we’re only just beginning to assess the damage.
