Democrats see opening to work with John Boehner
The speaker said he wants to ?get as much finished as possible? before leaving office. Does that mean more reaching across the aisle?
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Flowers for an only son
For seven years, a German couple has made an annual pilgrimage to Boston to honor their son in the waters he loved.
Revamped DCF policies will put kids first, governor says
?The work that will be done from this point forward will focus on one major objective ? to keep kids safe,? Charlie Baker said.
Scientists cautious as NASA announces new Mars findings
?I have low expectations of extant life,? one said after NASA provided the ?strongest evidence yet? that water now exists on the planet.
Area researchers win MacArthur ?genius? grants
Three recipients of the MacArthur Foundation?s 2015 awards are from the Boston area.
Replace bad fats with good foods for heart health, study says
Low-fat diets only reduce the risk of heart disease if healthier food choices are adopted.
George Apostolidis
Hotel?s sale price could set a Boston record
The projected price for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the Back Bay comes out to $1 million per room for the 7-year-old, five-star property.
Charges filed in death of UMass student who was drug informant
Former grad student Jesse Carrillo, of Derry, N.H., was indicted in the 2013 death of Eric Sinacori.
At UN, Obama and Putin clash over Syria solution
The leaders essentially blamed each other for the catastrophic war and the refugee crisis it helped to spawn.
Mass. General to pay $2.3 million over drug thefts
Lax controls over its drug supply allowed two nurses to steal nearly 16,000 pain pills, authorities said.
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Television review
Trevor Noah is at ease in his ?Daily Show? debut
Noah made it through the half-hour behind the anchor desk with no stumbles and a sense of easy charm.
STAT
Harvard Medical School to examine strict ethics rules
Faculty say that rigid conflict-of-interest rules hamper their work with industry and make it tough to advance their research.
Bold Types
An apology to West Enders that was decades in the making
BRA Director Brian Golden last week expressed regret for the city razing the old neighborhood during urban renewal.
A taste of home cooking for Asian students at BU
Boston University?s new dining hall station aims to cater to the school?s growing population of Chinese students.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
Picking apart the Patriots? defensive game plan
The Patriots won Sunday?s game handily, but they did allow the Jaguars to dictate a lot of matchups.
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With end near, progress slows for migrants
German officials have slowed arrivals to a few at a time so that they can screen newcomers more carefully and find shelters for them.
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Eileen Myles returns as a rock star of poetry
Once a self-described Massachusetts ?townie,? Myles is now one of the leading contemporary figures in what she calls ?vernacular? poetry.
STAT | PHARMALOT
Drug firms need to explain the prices
Drug makers have adopted an air of secrecy in which one cowboy, like Martin Shkreli, can create havoc for an entire industry.
Keurig debuts cold drinks machine after years of development
The cold beverage system makes 8-ounce servings of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, sparkling water, iced tea and other drinks.
NAMES
Matt Damon criticized for comments in Guardian story
The actor is being criticized for saying in the UK publication that gay actors should keep their personal lives to themselves.
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Next challenge for Sanders is building on his support
Bernie Sanders draws large crowds in New Hampshire. Now he needs to turn that enthusiasm into a developed political operation.
The Big Picture
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Pope Francis? mission to the US
The trip by the world leader of the Roman Catholic Church included a White House visit.
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Lyft?s ?Line? car-pool service hits Boston, following Uber?s lead
Boston is the fifth city to get the option in Lyft?s app.
Crux
Pope calls sex abuse cover-up by some bishops ?very ugly?
Francis said that the problem is not just that the abuse happened, but that bishops have covered it up.
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Eduardo Rodriguez, Red Sox beat Yankees
Despite three home runs backing up a strong outing by Eduardo Rodgriguez in the win, the Red Sox were officially eliminated from playoff contention late Monday night.
Metro
MBTA unveils simpler system for performance statistics
Brightly colored ?score cards? trumpet on-time rates for subway lines, bus routes, and commuter rail trains.
Politics
Donald Trump unveils tax plan with cuts for the rich
Trump waded into mostly unfamiliar terrain for his campaign: unveiling a plan on a substantive policy issue.
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Your car is better at parking than you are, so why don?t you trust it?
A survey shows people don?t trust their self-parking systems to take the wheel.
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Prison worker who helped inmates escape gets up to 7 years
Joyce Mitchell said she regretted her ?horrible mistake? in aiding in the escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat.
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STAT | PULSE OF LONGWOOD
When Red Sox fans stumble, Fenway first aid crew jumps in
Doctors, nurses and medical technicians from Beth Israel Deaconess handle everything from skinned knees to heart attacks at Fenway.
Arts
Music Review
At Boston Calling, Alabama Shakes howl at eclipsed moon
In closing the festival, the band held the crowd in thrall with ruminations both soft and slamming.
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Design New England
Built to Last
Advances in concrete technology make the restoration of the Crane Estate Casino a permanent improvement.
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