The findings reflect ?serious weaknesses? in the agency?s claims processing system, state auditor Suzanne Bump said.
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A merger would link two nonprofit hospitals that both treat many low-income patients and have endured financial struggles.
?I aspire to act with great respect and humility in dealing with others, no matter what the situation,? Benjamin Edelman said.
William Weld is the first recent ex-governor to register as a State House lobbyist, a month before his protege is sworn in as governor.
Shirley Leung
Was it a bet with a columnist that spurred the mayor into action?
A trooper who can be seen in an online video apparently squirting pepper spray at a Boston protester has been placed on restricted duty.
The Mass. senator led a liberal revolt against an effort that she says weakens financial regulations.
The New Horizons spacecraft is approaching Pluto with the mission of taking the first detailed photos of the dwarf planet.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
The Red Sox? initial four-year, $70 million offer alienated Jon Lester to the point of no return.
The Red Sox would part with Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster, and a minor leaguer to be determined in the deal.
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About 20 million viewers with Internet-connected smart TV sets can see pop-ups ads that take over their screens during related commercial.
Yvonne Abraham
The Long Island Bridge?s closure is forcing the city to confront the limits of its compassion.
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A group that promotes civic engagement among Asians and Pacific Islanders has a petition against a pardon for Wahlberg.
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Single mom of 3 faces holiday season while homelessThe woman wrote that she had been unable to afford the rent on her income alone, and trying to find housing is making it difficult for her to work a 40-hour week.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Boston 2024 adds up to an Olympic leap of faithOnly an elite few know every detail of Boston?s preliminary bid to host the 2024 Games.
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The huge fire shut down parts of two major freeways in Los Angeles early Monday morning.
It was Boston?s second straight loss after a three-game wining streak.
Paul Chuilli Jr. was a stand-out high school football player and the son of a Bridgewater firefighter.
MoveOn.org launched an elaborate campaign intended to convince Senator Elizabeth Warren to enter the presidential race.
Images of an Israeli officer grabbing Ziad Abu Ain by the throat before he collapsed quickly stirred Palestinian anger.
Mayor Walsh said Brian Golden had displayed an ability to reform the BRA, while also pursuing redevelopment projects.
In the series finale of the FX show, Jax Teller came clean, and then things got very messy.
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How ?deadbeats? can still be good dadsChild support needs to catch up to reflect new roles for fathers, say experts.
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