N.H. primary poll puts non-candidate Romney first

In New Hampshire, if the hypotheical candidacy of Mitt Romney is added into the mix, he beats Trump and the rest of the field handily.

Ex-babysitter allegedy abducted Hamilton toddler

Abigail Hanna was arrested Saturday and faces several charges, including kidnapping and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

A small group of demonstrators stand on the steps of the Temple of Justice and in view of the Legislative Building as they advocate for more state spending on education prior to a hearing before the state Supreme Court Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in Olympia, Wash. The court ordered lawmakers to explain why they haven't followed its orders to fix the way Washington pays for public education. Lawmakers, the governor and others say the court needs to be patient and give the Legislature more time to fulfill the orders from the 2012 McCleary decision. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) — Elaine Thompson/AP

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School aid lags despite tax perks

According to some, the state of Washington didn?t have the billions of dollars needed to meet a constitutional mandate to fund education because of big corporations.

Restrictions on building are big reason for state?s housing crunch

Communities often oppose new housing or accept it reluctantly because of fears about added school costs.

Man arrested after alleged attempt to hide gun

Officers approached five men along Tremont Street after a report of a gun going off, authorities said.

Louisiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. John Bel Edwards reacted after viewing election returns on an aides phone in a hotel suite at his election night watch party in New Orleans. — Gerald Herbert/AP

Democrat Defeats David Vitter in Louisiana Governor?s Race

A previously little-known Democrat, State Rep. John Bel Edwards, defeated U.S. Sen. David Vitter in a runoff election on Saturday.

N.H. students turn presidential primary into civics lesson

Why learn about the presidents when you can meet the next one?

Friday night double shooting survivor in stable condition

A shooting in Jamaica Plain Friday night left one man dead and another injured in a parking lot near Centre Street.

Chris Christie would refuse Syrian refugees entry

The New Jersey Governor and Republican presidential candidate said there were ways to solve the problems in Syria without creating security threats at home.

A memorial was set up at North Quincy High School for Matt Gerakis, a basketball star at the school who took his own life in October at age 18. — Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

Star student-athlete?s suicide prompts questions and quest to help others

Friends and family don?t know exactly why 18-year-old Matt Gerakis stepped in front of a train, but they believe the tragedy was preventable.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Max Talbot recalled on emergency basis

Injured left wing Frank Vatrano is expected to practice on Sunday.

South Bend comes to Boston

Notre Dame 19, BC 16

Notre Dame holds on long enough to beat BC

The fourth-ranked Irish were plagued by turnovers but escaped Fenway Park with a 10-1 record.

Dan Shaughnessy

Irish make themselves at home under Green Monster

Notre Dame?s connections to Fenway Park are greater than you think ? starting with Carl Yastrzemski

KEVIN CULLEN

When the truth ends up on an editing room floor

Jack Dunn is emotionally and physically wrecked by the way he was portrayed in ?Spotlight.?

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Chill in the air at Plainridge

At Plainridge Park Casino, reality is setting in. And, as with all things gambling, reality is far less spectacular than the dream.

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At personal risk, pope to highlight interfaith friendship in Africa

Francis? itinerary includes a stop in the Central African Republic at a mosque in a Muslim neighborhood considered a no-go zone.

Tom Furrier, who sells and repairs typewriters, says a third of his customers are under age 30. — Photos by Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff

BUSINESS PLAN

Where typewriters go to be reborn

Now in Arlington, Cambridge Typewriter is attracting a new clientele ? people under 30 who prefer the low-tech machines.

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Cranberries are her life year round

Carolyn DeMoranville is director of the Cranberry Experiment Station in Wareham, part of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where all-things cranberry are studied.

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