The shift is jarring for families whose lives were deeply affected by the one-child rule, which was enforced most strictly in urban areas.
?There are two types of politicians: There are the talkers, and there are the doers,? Bush said in Portsmouth.
?This is a day of justice for the victim,? the judge said. ?I have to recognize what you did to her when you committed the crime.?
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The rapid warming of the waters off New England has contributed to the historic collapse of the region?s cod population, new research says.
State police use shotguns to deflate wayward military blimpThe slow-moving, unmanned Army surveillance blimp broke loose from its mooring and then floated over Pennsylvania.
The pace is fast enough to keep Boston on track to hit Mayor Walsh?s aim of creating 53,000 new housing units in the city by 2030.
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Gronkowski congratulated Lewis following a touchdown.
Julian Edelman made his second touchdown of the night.
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Dion Lewis made a touchdown.
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LeGarette rushed during the third quarter.
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Gronkowski missed a throw in the second quarter.
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Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins mishandled a snap.
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Brady congratulated Gronkowski after the touchdown.
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Gronkowski made a 47-yard reception.
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Fans from all over the country came to Gillette.
Patriots 36, Dolphins 7
Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes and New England never trailed in a rout at Gillette Stadium.
Six years after the depths of the Great Recession, not everything is as you might expect in the Boston market.
Getting an early foothold in the financial gameIn a world of $900 Air Jordans, young sneaker tycoons are making big money reselling shoes.
New Jordan?s Furniture store to feature ropes course Jordan?s, known for its unorthodox stores packed with living room sets, IMAX theaters, and laser water shows, is at it again.
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Lawmakers in a state known for technology and public policy are falling behind in efforts to regulate fast-moving industries and innovations.
Is the Black Friday sales frenzy over? T.J. Maxx will stay closed this Thanksgiving. So will GameStop. And REI, the outdoors equipment retailer, won?t even open its doors on Black Friday.
New lighting, lower prices on the way at Weston Ski TrackAdvocates are ?cautiously optimistic? as the state takes over management this cross-country ski season.
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Fox?s World Series broadcasts have entertainedThe Fox broadcasts haven?t been all fun and games (and the occasional power outage).
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US intelligence is no match for Iranian deceptionVerification works only when intelligence works ? and when a regime isn?t trying to cheat.
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Five truths about the GOP field after the CNBC debateHere are a handful of things we learned about the GOP presidential field and its future Wednesday night.
Rescue efforts were hindered by mountains and security issues after a 7.5 earthquake hit Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What are the most stressful places in Boston?The Boston Stress Study hopes to identify areas in the city that seem to particularly grate on residents? nerves.
After synod, can Catholics put Humpty Dumpty together again?Did the synod marathon leave the church more energized or simply more fractured?
Johnson faces his old team Friday night, and he said, ?I think there?s going to be a lot of trash talking.?
A judge reinstated the ex-House speaker?s pension, and cleared the way for him to collect $225,000 in back payments.
New Hampshire voters couldn?t even hear Joan Jett?s classic ballad over the aftermath of Howard Dean?s infamous scream.
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Car critic Bill Griffith did some sightseeing with a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, and allows us to see the trip through the eyes of the impressive sports car.
A splintered Republican Party turned to the youthful but seasoned lawmaker to mend its self-inflicted wounds.
Walgreens? planned acquisition of Rite Aid would put the drugstore chain closer to CVS in terms of store count.
As in her past books, the author artfully mines primary source materials for gold.
As they do every year at this time, the Bruins dispatched several of their star players to entertain the kiddos at Children?s Hospital.
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Patriots reel in Dolphins to go 7-0
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Labrie sentenced to year in jail, probation in sex assault case
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