A donnybrook in D.C., with investors in the middle

Investment brokers are fighting possible restrictions, but consumer advocates say those rules are needed to protect investors.

Tracy Spicer pointed out mementos from her time working for Senator Edward Kennedy in her Washington office. Spicer now works at Avenue Solutions, a lobbying firm where she is a founding partner.

Drew Angerer for The Boston Globe

Kennedy?s power lives on through former staffers

Edward Kennedy?s former staffers are an informal network that is almost unrivaled in Washington in size and quiet clout.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/11/15/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/blanding111514fishing4amet.jpg Baker questions federal findings on fishing limits

Scientists say cod congregate together as their numbers decline, making it easier for fishermen to catch them.

Passenger killed in crash; driver charged with fourth OUI

The crash happened in Hyde Park early Saturday morning, police said.

Alan Yeaton took a tray of food at the Belfast Soup Kitchen, a local charity that relies on private funding, including donations from United Midcoast Charities.

Greta Rybus for the Boston Globe

Maine town stunned by claims against philanthropist

Russell ?Rusty? Brace is accused of embezzling $3.7 million from the high-profile charity he ran for 17 years in Camden, Maine.

Robert Campbell | critic?s notebook

Innovation District needs a human touch

Buildings are going up all over the Innovation District, but the architecture, so far, falls flat.

Health Connector website sees heavy activity on first day

Some users complained on Facebook of delays and long wait times for phone help.

Bill Cosby was photographed Nov. 6 during an interview about a Smithsonian Institution art exhibit that features the extensive African-American art collection of Bill and Camille Cosby.

Cosby stays silent about assault allegations in NPR interview

Bill Cosby didn?t speak when he was asked about the allegations during the interview.

Mark Lorenz for the Boston Globe

For many families, home is just a motel

In a state where affordable housing is scarce, more than 3,600 children find shelter in motels.