A synthetic drug linked to dozens of recent overdose deaths in the Northeast has been found for the first time in a batch of heroin used in Boston.
At issue is the tension between privacy guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment and modern technology, in which cellphones contain troves of personal data.
NBA chief bans Clippers’ Sterling over racist remarksIn a bold and unprecedented move, NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Donald Sterling for life in the wake of his recent comments.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Adam Silver delivers powerful blow against ever-present scourgeThe commissioner’s swift, decisive action was impressive, but Donald Sterling is a man who loves courtrooms and a fight.
Erin Deveney will take over the state Department of Children and Families following the resignation of Olga I. Roche, who had been facing calls to step down.
Adrian Walker
The department’s entire approach needs to be revamped, from working in teams to emphasizing prenatal care.
editorial
Ultimately, DCF must decide if its central operating principle — “kin first” — is truly in the best interest of its clients.
Les Perelman
Flunk the robo-gradersMachines that evaluate student essays give high marks to gibberish.
Angry hockey is not necessarily winning hockey for the Bruins, who should expect to be goaded by the Canadiens.
The three-alarm fire had been contained to a single building housing the track kitchen and recreation hall.
Despite the loss of at least 35 lives and concerns about flooding, there is a sense across the South and Midwest that things could have been worse.
Vice President Joe Biden urged school administrators to adopt measures to improve reporting of assaults and protect the confidentiality of victims.
The razor features a 3-dimensional ball hinge that adjusts to remain in constant contact with the face.
It’s apt and ironic that the still life photographer should turn to glossy shelter and food magazines.
The Newton restaurant has a new mission statement that celebrates the art of food over profits. Chef-owner Jeffrey Fournier’s vision is laudable but muddled.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterAfter opening night, join a Q&A with artistic director Robert Battle, two dancers, and Globe arts editor Rebecca Ostriker.
When times get hard, country music gets happy A new study reveals how honky-tonk hits respond to changing American fortunes.
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