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Fracas over divorce stirred by call from the pope

Pope Francis wants to stay in touch with ordinary people, and he’s not unduly troubled by possible misunderstanding.

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A recent phone call stoked confusion about where Francis stands on divorced Catholics and created a distraction from two impending canonizations.

US Secretary of State John Kerry, left, listened as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement during a press conference in January.

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Right-wingers in Israel can’t have it both ways

When it comes to the Palestinian Authority, it’s damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t.

Innovation Economy

Entrepreneurial spirit just a start to ‘disrupt’ health care

When it comes to health care, entrepreneurial eagerness will only get a startup so far in addressing the industry’s biggest issues.

Weymouth man arrested in England for assaulting woman

Shane Coffey, 19, allegedly attacked an 18-year-old woman who had broken off their online relationship.

Anonymous calls for halt in attacks on Children’s

The most widely followed Twitter account of the online activist group is calling for the cyberattacks on Children’s Hospital to stop.

A possible bomb on the back spare tire of a Toyota SUV was checked by a bomb expert.

Police dispose of pipe bomb in Worcester

State Police found a pipe bomb in Worcester, but after an investigation the device was rendered safe, according to a spokeswoman.

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Police are investigating whether the 16-year-old was stabbed because she declined to be the alleged attacker’s prom date.

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Brett Gardner of the Yankees was safe at second Thursday because Dustin Pedroia dropped the ball as he tried to turn a double play, but following a change to the transfer  rule, he would be out.

Baseball clarifies controversial transfer rule

Second basemen and shortstops have caught a break following MLB’s clarification of possession for infielders trying to turn double plays on forceouts.

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Design New England

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A new vacation house honors the island’s historic architecture—but without the old-fashioned quirks.