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Driven by drugs and haunted by demons nobody else could see, Michael McCarthy?s life traced a steep arc toward darkness.
Beverly Beckham
Did little Bella Bond suffer every day?What we know about Bella Bond?s horrific murder is sickening. But what we don?t know may be even worse.
JFK Library unrest delays new directorTurmoil at the library in Dorchester has prompted overseers to hold off from recruiting a permanent replacement.
The move is a sign that policy makers see the economy improving, despite the recent slide in stocks.
The state Senate is expected to vote next week on a bill requiring all districts to screen 7th and 10th graders for potential drug use.
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Thousands stood silent to listen to Pope Francis, a spectacle of attention and focus rarely seen in this age of electronic distraction.
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Scott Blackmun said he owed an explanation for the debacle, and took blame for not recognizing Boston?s shortcomings sooner.
With Massachusetts near the top of the list of states with expensive energy, the push is on to find a solution.
Alex Speier
The new general manager had other offers, but the Red Sox are in his blood.
RAYS 4, RED SOX 2
Tampa Bay won the last three games of the four-game series.
SPORTS MEDIA
NESN?s Red Sox announcer has spoken with the Padres about a long-term contract that includes some national games.
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Critic?s notebook
What does the giant figure pasted onto the side of the John Hancock building mean? A city vibrating with artistic potential.
Alleged Hernandez juror said case was discussedSomeone claiming to have served on the jury in Aaron Hernandez?s murder trial said jurors improperly discussed the high-profile case.
Somerville mayor wants charges dropped against I-93 protestersJoe Curtatone took to Facebook to voice his opinions about the 18 protesters from Somerville who helped block traffic in January.
Boston drivers could soon need nearly an entire roll of quarters ? or a credit card ? to park at some meters.
Lawrence H. Summers
The importance of global health investmentThe moral and economic case for investments in health care is as or more compelling than in any other area in the developing world.
Pope Francis confronts a partisan AmericaAs he continues his US trip, there?s one thing it?s clear Pope Francis understands: We are a very politically polarized nation.
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The world leader of the Roman Catholic Church has already visited the White House and addressed a joint session of Congress.
Tech Lab
When German engineering is digital deceptionThe Volkswagen scandal is a warning to everybody who?s ever assumed that the stuff on your computer screen is the gospel truth.
The pope?s in the US. How well do you know him?With Pope Francis visiting the United States, we challenge you to show us how well you know him.
The subpoenas come as the league defends itself against charges that it negligently exposed former players to brain damage.
Bernie Sanders draws large crowds in New Hampshire. Now he needs to turn that enthusiasm into a developed political operation.
The state fire marshal?s office said that one suspect is 14 years old, two are 15, and the fourth is 16.
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A survey shows people don?t trust their self-parking systems to take the wheel.
It will be their first face-to-face encounter in nearly a year amid strongly troubled relations between the two nations.
It will end its support of the nonprofit arts center ? which operates the Citi Wang Theatre, the Citi Shubert Theatre, and, for a short while longer, the Colonial Theatre.
This time, goth ?n? groovy lovebirds Mavis (Selena Gomez) and Jonathan (Andy Samberg) have a little monster of their own.
One cocktail at Brick & Mortar is the classic rum-based Queen?s Park Swizzle, traditionally made with a wooden swizzle stick to stir it.
Design New England
Built to LastAdvances in concrete technology make the restoration of the Crane Estate Casino a permanent improvement.
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For man accused in Bella?s death, a long descent
Don Orsillo being pursued by Padres
A big fish story: Malden man?s reaction to large fish goes viral
Mike Hazen appears made for the Red Sox GM job
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