Quincy College wants to grant four-year degrees

Student Joanna Konomi adjusted flags in Quincy College?s International Student Services office.

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With its enrollment growing, the regional community college is now looking to expand its horizons.

Santos Hernandez Carrera had raped a woman at knifepoint and spent roughly half his life in jail.

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ICE?s sex offender policies under scrutiny

A Globe investigation found immigration officials have released many violent sex offenders without making sure they register with local authorities.

New probation promotion test raises concerns

More than half of probation department employees who took a promotional exam failed, a setback in the effort to erase a patronage hiring system.

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans answered questions during a press conference during which he announced the arrest of two teens in the death of a 16-year old.

Turned in by their mothers, two teens arrested in slaying

?We locked up two young kids, basically children,? Boston?s police commissioner said. ?It?s a terrible tragedy, three young lives.?

Plane crashes in North Hampton, N.H.

A small plane carrying two people crashed about a quarter-mile from an airport, and authorities are investigating.

John F. Kerry, mending from surgery on his broken right leg, relaxed Saturday with his dog, Ben, at home on Beacon Hill.

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John Kerry back at home, but not for very long

The secretary of state, on his first full day home after surgery, said he is eager to return to nuclear arms talks with Iran.

Ex-Packers coach Mike Sherman took over the top job at Nauset Regional High School this year.

Former NFL coach Mike Sherman starting over at Nauset

Sherman, the Norwood native who once coached Brett Favre in Green Bay, is thrilled to begin a new chapter in his life.

Teramachi-dori is hip, upscale, with shops and galleries ? like Newbury Street.

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Kyoto, Boston?s sister city, mixes ancient with inimitable cuisine

Here?s why a Bostonian can feel more at home in Kyoto than in any other city in Japan.

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Is the Common Core killing kindergarten?

The standards movement has trickled all the way down.

Pablo Sandoval is unable to tag Ryan Goins as Goins advances to third base on an error in the seventh inning.

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Red Sox continue to unravel, get swept by Blue Jays

Boston?s losing streak was stretched to six games, while Toronto?s win streak stands at 11.

Patrick Willis, Chris Borland, and Justin Smith all retired this offseason.

BEN VOLIN I SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES

49ers hit hard after unexpected offseason departures

The 49ers have lost players to retirement and have also become the face of the NFL?s concussion problem.

@ Large

Signs of backlash to Internet trolls appearing

Sites like Reddit and Twitter have started taking bolder steps toward impeding trolls.

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?Game of Thrones? predictions: How will season 5 end?

Who is going to die in the season finale tonight? What will be the fate of the North? Who will rise as Daenerys?s main man?

This artist impression depicts Philae on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

As comet nears sun, lander Philae awakes from hibernation

The lander communicated for more than a minute after its solar panels charged its on-board battery.

Rachel Dolezal, president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP, is facing questions about her racial identity.

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Rachel Dolezal a lesson in how racism works

The NAACP administrator?s transformation shines a light on the social distance between blacks and whites.

Meet Boston?s 2015 valedictorians

Through hard work, caring families, and perceptive teachers, these 41 students made it to the top of their classes.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/09/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/AP070713049792.jpg Can New Hampshire remain ?Clinton country??

Bill and Hillary Clinton have a long and well-traveled history with the Granite State.

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Ian Bowles

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/06/01/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/29meters106-001.jpg Your electric bill is pretty average

The next time somebody tells you prices have gone crazy, tell them to spend some time with a monthly bill.

The Big Picture

Commencement ceremonies 2015

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It?s the time of the year for many to commemorate their achievements and to mark moving on to the next step in their lives.