New federal rules effectively ban all commercial cod fishing in the area for six months.
A judge expressed skepticism that a deal for Partners to take over three hospitals would be beneficial to consumers.
President Obama?s stance on the concept of an open Internet has outraged Internet service providers and heartened advocates.
Governor Patrick approved the commutation request of a woman who was convicted of drug crimes in 2007, and pardoned four others.
A Brockton man accused of stealing a woman?s cellphone after she was struck by a subway train pleaded not guilty.
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Former governor Michael Dukakis said he was opposed to the renaming of South Station, but is thankful for the honor.
The Red Sox are seen as the most likely team to compete with the Giants for Sandoval.
With spacious new designer planes, Virgin Atlantic aims to bring romance back to air travel.
The proposal includes student housing, a hotel, and retail space as part of a sweeping redevelopment.
The prizes are aimed at honoring achievement and fostering general interest in science.
JAMES ABUNDIS
America, NASA miss the cometThe European Space Agency?s commitment may revolutionize our understanding of the past.
A look at some of the contract incentives Patriots players can earn during the 2014 season.
The prizes are aimed at honoring achievement and fostering general interest in science.
A stream of lava set a home on fire in a Hawaii town that has been watching the flow for months.
The Postal Service said hackers may have obtained the Social Security numbers of its employees in the attack.
?The Last Patrol? is the final film in Sebastian Junger?s series about the war in Afghanistan. It premieres Monday night on HBO.
The newest gear, hottest peaks, and coolest places to warm up after a long day of chasing snowy thrills.
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An homage to the artists who create for all to see, and to the photographers who captured it.
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Harvard Art Museums? member preview partyEnter to win tickets to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated and expanded complex on Nov. 12.
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How American voters fell out of love with their own partiesToday we hate the other side more than we root for our own team. Why the end of rah-rah politics is bad for democracy.
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