Dozens of 911 calls made at home where girl, 2, died

The calls, all since 2008, reported assaults, threats, breaking and entering, a domestic disturbance, and medical emergencies.

A memorial sat in front of the home where two children, one of whom died, were removed by paramedics in Auburn.

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How does the Mass. foster care system work?

The Auburn case has put a spotlight on the state foster care system and what it does to protect children.

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The compensation increases outpaced overall health care spending in the state.

Ethical lapses lead journal to retract Tufts researcher?s paper

Guangwen Tang gave Chinese children genetically modified rice without informing their parents, the journal said.

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Fiorina, chief executive at the computer firm from 1999 to 2005, oversaw 30,000 job cuts.

Terry Francona (left) and John Farrell?s friendship dates back nearly 30 years, when both were teammates on the Indians.

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Friendship comes first for Terry Francona

The Indians manager will be there for John Farrell when the Red Sox manager begins his cancer treatment Tuesday.

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The Federal Reserve, for years the champion of ultralow interest rates, is expected to finally reverse course in a few weeks.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh spoke to clergy members at police headquarters during a meeting on gun violence.

Police, clergy, officials frustrated by wave of shootings

The groups met Monday, with city officials and clergy saying they?d walk the streets in high-crime areas.

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The convicted Marathon bomber?s lawyers say he had no chance for a fair trial amid intense publicity after the attack.

Edvan Costa of Stoughton said he applied for legal residency after crossing the border illegally and was initially approved.

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Deportation push seems at odds with Obama?s promise

Illegal immigrants and their advocates say federal officials are pressing ahead with efforts to deport even those who don?t have criminal records.

Zdeno Chara is big and active, and doubless eats a lot, along with the other Bruins players. Hence a spat the team is having with the IRS of road meal expenses.

Bruins, IRS face off over team meal deductions

The case could have broader implications for firms that send workers off-site and foot the bill for sustenance.

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The synthetic opioid, which can be many times more potent than morphine, is being added to heroin to make it more powerful, officials say.

The Ostrich letter, and more missives among Bush brothers

More messages between Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and President George W. Bush have been released.

Video shows great white shark leaping after seal near Chatham

Shark researchers were on hand to film a seal and a shark as they leapt out of the water just off shore.

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Instagram book clubs hook readers with design

New virtual book clubs on social media platforms like Instagram focus on the visual ? but are nevertheless leading readers to books.

Gavin Chambers, 15, of Windham, Maine, plays on his laptop while the theater screen showed another view of the action during the Super League Gaming Minecraft tournament.

Minecraft fans fill Boston theater, ready to build

Players enjoyed the company of other gamers, and parents got a look at their kids that they may not often see.

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Fan bases divided: The sides in Deflategate stake their claims

Patriots fans have passionately defended their quarterback, while others have adamantly argued that Tom Brady is guilty.

Grayson Russell found a spot in the shade at Amory Park in Brookline.

City adjusts to a new setting ? broil ? as heat wave arrives

The region has seen three straight days in the 90s, and the heat is expected to continue into Wednesday.

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Somali refugees find a farming oasis

Refugees from Somalia, ethnic Bantus who fled a civil war, have found their way to an unlikely home in Lewiston, Maine.

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The fantasy sports provider is delivering on its promise to expand overseas.

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In a rarity that may suggest an opening in Vatican/China relations, networks dedicated airtime to the pope Saturday.