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Among the possible motives behind the attack that left 14 dead: some kind of workplace grudge or terrorism, according to the FBI.
California shooting may be related to terrorism, Obama saysLaw enforcement authorities have not yet identified a motive for the mass shooting.
Couple kept tight lid on plans for San Bernardino shootingA picture began to emerge Wednesday night of how the couple hid their plan from even close relatives.
The Board Game
Companies slow to add women, minority directorsThe majority of corporate directors in Mass. are white men, even though women and minorities make up most of the population.
DANTE RAMOS
Donald Trump is truly tastelessThe Republican front-runner is reviving the cruel humor of the ?80s, but his message is anything but a joke.
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In the wake of the injury to Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots quarterback said the NFL needs to act.
home of the week
Pembroke Cape charms with addition, modern upgradesThis 77-year-old Cape has been transformed into a home with surprises around every corner.
Stat
Dare we edit the human race? Geneticists wrestle with their powerThe development of the CRISPR-cas9 gene-editing system has changed the landscape.
MIT police put halt to ?wheeled devices? in school?s hallwaysPolice at the school say there has been an uptick in students riding through school buildings on wheels.
John Hancock puts financial support behind Boston Marathon documentary?Boston? is the first feature-length documentary film about the marathon?s rich history.
High school football
Twelve teams will battle for six state titles at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.
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How the nerds who built a billion-dollar powerhouse are struggling to save their industry.
Suspect arrested in connection with Fenway bar slayingA Dorchester man was arrested on gun-related charges in connection with the Thanksgiving Day shooting.
Defense secretary to open all combat jobs to womenAshton Carter will open all military combat jobs to women in a historic change, an official said.
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Forecasters expect the recent trend of mild weather to continue into January for large swaths of the US, including New England.
Top Warren aide Mindy Myers departs for DSCCThe chief of staff to Senator Elizabeth Warren moves to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee next month.
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A second e-mail threat this week has prompted an increased police presence at all city school buildings.
The two sides have united behind a singular cause: bringing hydropower into the state from Canada.
South African appeals court convicts Pistorius of murderThe court on Thursday convicted Olympian Oscar Pistorius of murder, overturning a lower court?s conviction.
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Michael A. Cohen
With gun violence, when will we say ?enough??The only certainty is that a mass shooting will happen again ... and again ... and again. That isn?t in question. This is America.
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Ground Game
Could Martin O?Malley get zero delegates in Iowa?This is a strong possibility for a candidate who has spent more time campaigning in the Hawkeye State than his primary rivals.
Globe investigations and Spotlight reportsA look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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A look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month.
After embarrassing tenure with Mavericks, he is having a resurgent season.
The fire heavily damaged the residence on East Cottage Street.
The GOP changed its nominating process for 2016 in the hopes of order and clarity, but a months-long grind is possible.
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Following in California?s footsteps, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing amendments to the Massachusetts Low Emission Vehicle Program.
The airstrikes occurred hours after Parliament authorized action against militants in Syria.
A state senator asked the Division of Insurance to review the increases it granted to two homeowner insurance companies.
?The Snow Queen?? is based on the same Hans Christian Andersen story that gave rise to Disney?s ?Frozen,? but it?s pretty special on its own.
The news was a surprise to members of the Mass. beer industry, many of whom are in touch with the Somerville owners regularly.
Hiawatha Bray | Tech Lab
Back to the future with a Segway sequelDozens of companies now sell hoverboards, and none have been around long enough to earn a reputation, good or bad.
John L. Allen Jr. | All Things Catholic
Pope Francis reveres the wisdom of the poorOne of Francis?s last stops in Kenya was arguably the most revealing moment of his six-day visit to Africa.
Design New England
The Meaning of HomeA thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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