Walsh, Baker face balancing act with Olympic bid

Some scholars warn that the money and political energy required for an Olympic bid can eclipse other priorities.

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Facing likely challenges from Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, Romney could ignite a battle among establishment Republicans.

From funding to lobbying, patients now a factor in biotech

With the emergence of the ?venture philanthropy? model, the voices of patients and their advocates are growing louder.

We effect the same physiological changes in our pets as they do in us.

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Tamed/untamed

Psychological effects of pets are profound

Researchers can explain the source of our companion animals? healing powers: Our pets change the biochemistry of our brains.

US Secretary of State John Kerry said at a news conference that US officials had been ??deeply engaged?? with French authorities almost immediately after the first attack occurred and had offered intelligence assistance.

Kerry will go to Paris to show solidarity in wake of attack

The visit comes after criticism of the Obama administration for not sending a senior official to Sunday?s rally for unity in Paris.

Alex DoSouto, a former gang member, was succeeding in college before he was killed.

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Dorchester man struck down as he turned life around

Ex-gang member Alex DoSouto was succeeding in college and on the basketball court before he was killed Thursday.

Over four months, ABC News cameras had unparalleled access to three of Boston's renowned hospitals ? Mass. General Hospital, Brigham and Women?s Hospital, and Children's Hospital.

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Patient impact a worry with TV crews in Boston ERs

With crews camped out in three of Boston?s big teaching hospitals, a debate about the privacy rights of patients has emerged.

NFL playoffs

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/Lee_patsravensplayoff9_spts.jpg Patriots? trick play one of the best ever in playoffs

The Tom Brady-to-Julian Edelman-to-Danny Amendola option pass was the equivalent of a three-card monte trick.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/chin011015PatsRavsPlayoff_spt9.jpg Raven coach John Harbaugh felt a little deceived

Trick plays and seldom-used formations by the Patriots left the normally-stout Ravens looking defenseless.

Ben Volin | On football

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Manning was given the opportunity to say after Sunday?s game that he will be playing again in 2015. He couldn?t do it.

Dr. Richard A. Sacra

Mass. doctor to return to Liberia after recovering from Ebola

Dr. Richard Sacra, who contracted the virus last summer, talked about his plans Monday morning.

Dolo Nosamiefan degowned on his way out of the Broad Institute lab where samples of the Ebola virus are studied.

Cambridge team maps Ebola?s genetic trail

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

NICK CAFARDO I SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/145658995.jpg Finally healthy, Daniel Bard prepared for a comeback

This may be Bard?s last chance to show that he can bounce back from his rapid decline.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/3981692357001-7873.jpg Boston unveils new shelter to house homeless

Officials hope to eventually house most of the 700 people displaced from Long Island after the connecting bridge was condemned.

Tina Fey (far left) and Amy Poehler hosting the Golden Globes telecast.

Golden Globe Awards

Hosts were the highlight at Golden Globes

The annual movie-TV-celebrity mishmash veered all over the place, trying to be all things to all people.

Opinion

Ori Nir

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/02/22/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/Israel-The%20Gatekeepers.JPEG-0bdae.jpg Israelis need optimism

If you ask the six most recent leaders of Israel?s General Security Service, they will tell you that a pessimistic attitude is disastrous.

The Big Picture

ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT

Millions march to honor victims of France attacks

Crowds gathered in Paris and elsewhere in a somber display of solidarity and defiance after a series of terrorist attacks shook France.

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