Former Patriots doctor involved in rift, MGH says

Dr. Thomas Gill “became a polarizing chief” in the sports medicine division, according to a motion filed in US District Court.

Brigham researcher facing new questions after retraction

Both papers examined the regenerative capacity of the heart, in an effort to harness cardiac stem cells to repair damaged or diseased heart muscle.

Bernie Sanders would inject liberal passion into a primary.

Bernie Sanders seeks to pull Democrats left in 2016 primary

The Vermont senator said that he is sincere in his quest to bring his ardently liberal message to the presidential contest.

Turning to social media to share news of death

A text sent to the families of passengers on the lost Malaysia Airlines flight has many questioning the use of social media to break such tragic news.

Pope Francis’ new anti-abuse commission will hold its first meeting at the start of May.

Pope takes responsibility for child abuse scandal

Pope Francis did not merely express regret or sadness for the pattern of abuse in the Catholic Church, but directly asked for forgiveness.

Areas targeted by the city would receive improvements such as new parks, additional water taxi stops, and floating docks and piers that would expand access to the water.

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Waterfront revival sought by City Hall

The Boston Redevelopment Authority this week unveiled plans for a 40-acre strip of land and water between the North End and Fort Point Channel.

Red Sox closer Koji Uehara, here celebrating a win April 9, was unavailable to pitch Friday because of shoulder stiffness.

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A lot depends on Koji Uehara’s injury

Uehara, who experienced shoulder stiffness Friday while trying to throw, would be a significant loss for the Red Sox.

Spectators have been told not to bring backpacks or bulky bags with them near the Boston Marathon course this year.

Security will be high at Marathon finish line

Officials are finalizing plans to secure the last 2 miles of the race, where huge crowds are expected to descend a year after the attacks.

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen vitied the Boston IRS office on Friday.

As tax day nears, IRS faces a flood of calls from filers

Due to staffing issues, 18 million calls to the agency didn’t go through last year, the IRS commissioner said.

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opinion | H.D.S. Greenway

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Now in the 21st century, a still somewhat traumatized Algeria is pulling itself together.

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A new Slumbrew brewery in Somerville

The makers of Slumbrew beer have signed a lease on a space that will house a brewery and tap room expected to be in operation as soon as October.