A South African was also killed in the attempt to rescue Luke Somers, an aid group says.
A Chinese man accused of illegally exporting nuclear production parts to Iran will face federal charges in Boston.
The former Harvard scholar, now President Obama?s nominee for defense secretary, will have to build consensus amid a sea of security issues.
The governor-elect said he felt confident about collaborating with an administration more accustomed to Democrats from Mass.
A Houston energy company says it will pursue an alternative route that bypasses many Mass. communities.
As he prepares to leave office in January, the outgoing governor appears to be aiming for a job in academia.
The blackout Friday evening hit millions of Dish subscribers in several major cities, including Boston.
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Employees at the acclaimed political journal turned in their resignations to dispute the magazine?s new editorial direction.
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To those who remember the havoc Wahlberg wreaked, his request to erase his teenage offenses from the record is infuriating.
About 600 protesters marched through Somerville and Cambridge, blocking major roads Friday night as they demonstrated ?die-ins.?
Legislators accidentally deleted a provision allowing ?farmer-wineries? to distribute their wine and cider to retailers.
Thomas Farragher
Downtrodden North Adams has benefited little from hosting the sprawling Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Rolling Stone casts doubt on college gang-rape storyThe magazine said there were discrepancies in the account given by a woman in the story, and that ??our trust in her was misplaced.??
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A homeless single mother is hoping Globe Santa can bring holiday joy to her 2-year-old son.
opinion | David D?Alessandro
For those filled with anxiety at this juncture of the process, here?s a dose of reality.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
Bryant, in his 19th season, made what will likely be one of his final appearances in Boston on Friday night.
Michael A. cohen
Eric Garner outrage overshadows major reformsNew York City is taking steps to focus on mental health in its justice system, which could serve as a model for other cities.
The Big Picture
The city is dealing with a housing crisis daily, with about 220,000 people without a proper place to live.
Tyler Zeller, making his fourth start of the season, finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
The local veteran finally received a Combat Infantryman Badge after the Army previously denied him because of his weight.
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Proposals from Chicago, New York, and Honolulu are due next week.
The differences between Staten Island and the rest of New York City fuel both resentment and pride on the island.
Kawasaki rose to fame as Apple?s chief evangelist in the early era of the Mac, but today he?s best known for a commanding social media presence.
The Academy pulled a familiar card: If you had a hit or major sales, you will be recognized and potentially rewarded.
Eight years into the relationship, she wonders if it?s as great as it sometimes seems.
Design New England
A Vermont tiny house is full of huge possibilitiesInspired by tiny house blogs, Ethan Waldman of Morristown built himself a movable home.
In Congo, peacekeepers at warWhat happens when a bold new idea turns the UN into just another army?
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