The bill, approved on a 144-7 vote in the House, and a voice vote in the Senate, came just hours before the fiscal year comes to an end.
UMass schools will freeze tuition and fees, but nine other public universities and 15 community colleges said higher prices and cuts are likely.
The most prominent male faculty in the life sciences at top US research institutions are training fewer women scientists than others, said a new study.
The baby was found dead under a staircase at a New Bedford home on April 11.
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AAA Southern New England reported Monday that the average price for gas in Massachusetts was $3.70 a gallon.
The Supreme Court says employers can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement.
Obama says he?ll take executive steps on immigrationPresident Obama?s decision effectively declares that a broad based change in immigration policy is dead for the year.
On soccer
US should have the stuff to beat the BelgiansThe US team is more experienced on the global stage than the Belgians, and they faced tougher rivals in World Cup group play.
THE PODIUM
US Navy sustainability is sound policyThe Navy and Marine Corps are working hard to ensure that we use energy efficiently.
The surprising appeal of ISISIt?s murderous, intolerant, and dangerous. But the group offers Sunnis something rare in the Middle East: a chance to feel like a citizen.
Marcus Smart and James Young were introduced on Monday, and chose their jersey numbers.
Effective Tuesday, bus and subway fares will increase 10 cents, to $1.60 and $2.10 per ride, respectively, with the use of a CharlieCard.
President Obama will nominate former Procter & Gable executive Robert MacDonald.
General Motors is recalling at least 7.6 million more vehicles dating back to 1997 to fix faulty ignition switches.
In accepting her fifth consecutive win for best female hip-hop artist, Minaj said she recently thought she ?was about to die.?
Reducing pregnant women?s exposure to environmental toxins was recently deemed ?critical? to prevent fetal health problems.
Design New England
A change of scene in Rhode IslandA hill-crest compound creates its own sense of drama on the former estate of a film legend.
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