Obama seeks ban on Internet ?fast lanes?

In backing net neutrality, President Obama said Internet providers shouldn?t be allowed to charge content services for faster delivery.

Mass. gas prices under $3 per gallon; first time in four years

Gas prices are declining as global demand weakens due to sluggish economies overseas and increased US production.

A letter carrier delivered mail in Atlanta.

Postal Service employees may be victims of cyberattack

The Postal Service said hackers may have obtained the Social Security numbers of its employees in the attack.

Israeli girl killed in West Bank stabbing

The stabbing by a suspected Palestinian attacker is the latest in a wave of violence that has shaken Israel.

Increasingly, providers are building more sophisticated electronic medical record systems that allow researchers to study when patients receive too many, rather than too few, medical procedures and tests.

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Some patients are getting colonoscopies too often

A recently-published study revealed that some patients get colonoscopies too often, exposing them to unneeded risks and raising costs.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers were rolling ? until they lost to the hapless Jets on Sunday, 20-13. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Pieces falling into place for Patriots

With the Patriots? fellow contenders losing on Sunday, it?s all lining up for another super run.

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As the GM meetings begin, the Sox need at least two starting pitchers, a third baseman, and relief help, and they may turn to trades to fill their needs.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced his plan for the citywide expansion of prekindergarten last May at the Patrick J. Kennedy School in East Boston. The plan would afford a seat for all of Boston?s 4-year-olds.

Mayor Walsh hopes to drive agenda with data

The mayor wants to use data that measure everything from shootings to building permits to infuse city government with new urgency.

Kaci Hickox told The Associated Press she's worried about what type of a reception she'll get after being hailed by some and vilified by others for battling state-ordered quarantines in New Jersey and Maine.

Maine nurse looks forward to end of Ebola monitoring

Kaci Hickox plans to go out with her boyfriend for dinner, but is unsure of the type of reception she will get.