In Cambridge, a race to stop Ebola?s spread

Cambridge scientists are using sophisticated genetic machinery to determine how the virus might be attacked.

Boston?s bid for the 2024 Olympics

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Boston, a first-time contender, will be competing amid a more favorable landscape than New York and Chicago did recently.

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Convincing case made by Boston for Olympic bid

The road to Boston?s nomination was filled with strategy sessions, fund-raising calls, and bid presentation prep.

Route 1A in East Boston closed after crash

Motorists going to Logan airport should expect significant delays and consider alternate routes, officials said.

Representative Steve King is gathering outsized influence in presidential politics as a gatekeeper in Iowa, the state that holds the nation?s first caucuses.

A provocateur the GOP can?t afford to ignore

Representative Stephen King of Iowa is emerging as a gatekeeper for 2016 presidential hopefuls.

Whitman?s Colebrook Cemetery had gravesites, some centuries old, vandalized last weekend.

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With Whitman gravestones, a sense of decency toppled

Dozens of local residents flocked to the Colebrook Cemetery to check on the final resting place of their forebears.

Charlie Baker was sworn in as governor on Thursday.

Baker missteps in inaugural speech

The wrenching story Gov. Baker told about an Easton teen who fell victim to opiate addiction wasn?t quite right.

Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy

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WiTricity Corp. is trying to eliminate cables tying phones and tablets to the wall.

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Attendees at a rally in Paris held signs that said, ?Tribute to all the Islamic terrorism victims.?

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Tens of thousands of people attended a rally in Paris to remember victims of recent attacks.

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Leaders of several nations attended the Paris rally.

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Security was tight during the rally.

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Germany?s Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande embraced before the rally.

Huge rally in Paris honors shooting victims

Tens of thousands of people were expected in Paris, along with the leaders of more than 40 countries.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

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If it weren?t for Brady, the Patriots would have lost and been reclining in their La-Z-Boys this week.

Tom Brady heads off the field after throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Patriots to a come-from-behind victory over the Ravens in Saturday?s AFC divisional-round game. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Patriots flash back to glory days with comeback win over Ravens

After rallying from two 14-point deficits, the Patriots and their fans are planning on a trip to the Super Bowl.

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Too much training required

It?s great to be a highly qualified professional. But critics say excessive licensing demands have a cost for everyone else.

@ LARGE | Michael andor brodeur

Smart products stand out at CES 2015

At the Consumer Electronics Show, the Internet of Things is starting to look like the Internet of Stuff.

Rhiannon Giddens has spent the past year showing what she can do on her own, both as a songwriter and with her remarkable, elastic, expressive voice.

MUSIC

10 bands and solo artists to watch in 2015

Globe critics James Reed and Sarah Rodman weigh in on weigh in on which musicians to listen for this year.

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Challenges in Asia await Pope Francis

Francis?s Asian odyssey could be another turning point in a papacy already full of drama.

Opinion

Dr. Angelo Volandes

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Doctors fail to have meaningful discussions with patients and their families about how to live life?s final chapter.

The Big Picture

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The natural world: animal patterns

Animals, and their interesting forms, textures, patterns, movements, and colors, offer rich inspiration for photographers.

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