?No voices? in Chism?s head, prosecutor says

The defense attorney said the ?evidence is clear? that Chism was legally insane when he killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013.

Nearly a shooting per week at US schools since Sandy Hook

There have been at least 161 shootings at schools since the massacre in Newtown, which took place three years ago Monday.

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The meeting is part of a weeklong push to explain his strategy for stopping the Islamic State group abroad and its sympathizers at home.

Adrian Collins, owner of the Out Post Farm in Holliston, disinfected his shoes before entering a poultry barn.

Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff

State warning farmers about threat of avian flu

New measures at Mass. poultry farms stem from concerns that flocks could be at risk of an especially virulent flu strain.

Where Mass. students go to college out of state

A look at which colleges Massachusetts students from the class of 2013 attended out of state 16 months after graduation.

Newell Rubbermaid buying Yankee Candle parent for $13.2b

The combined company will generate a mammoth $16 billion in revenue per year with brands such as Paper Mate and Sharpie.

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Law ignored, patients put at risk

A new investigation found that some prestigious medical research institutions have flagrantly violated a federal law regarding public reporting.

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The investigation committee so far has not found ??any evidence?? indicating foul play in the downing of the plane, which killed all 224 people onboard.

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Mark McNeill and Ainsley ?Lee? Saunders are credited with stopping the runway Red Line train last week.

Movers emptied a unit at sprawling Metropolitan Storage in Cambridge.

Metropolitan Storage to close after a century in business

Metropolitan Storage?s closing is a sign of the times in booming Cambridge, where housing is in short supply.

Patriots 27, Texans 6

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

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All the AFC planets were aligned even before the Patriots played a snap; then they went out and destroyed the Texans.

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Patriots? Devin McCourty has sprained ankle, report says

The safety could miss one or more games, but will likely be able to play in the playoffs, NFL.com reported.

John Calipari led UMass to its only Final Four appearance in 1996, which was negated by the NCAA because of, among other things, academic probation.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

UMass should vacate decision to honor John Calipari

The former UMass coach brought the basketball program to its greatest heights ? and depths ? during his reign.

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The top-ranked tennis star won three of the four majors and 53 of 56 matches in 2015.

Empire and rebels, by the numbers

?Star Wars? facts by the numbers, including how much Disney invested in the franchise and how many years it takes for Sarlaccs to digest their food.

The Gilmores will care for Ajhier and Deja at least till March.

Judge reverses DCF decision in custody battle

After a long custody battle, Gloria and John Gilmore are the legal guardians of their two young grandchildren.

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The Grammy-winning singer, whose new album ?25? broke the all-time first-week sales record, announced her 2016 North American tour dates.

The Chipotle at 1924 Beacon St. was closed on Dec. 8.

US sees hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks each year

Such outbreaks last year made more than 13,200 people sick, sent 714 people to the hospital, and killed 20 people, the data shows.

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New XPRIZE will map the world?s oceans

The new $7 million competition wants to explore the earth?s last frontier to find sources of pollution and make medical discoveries.

NAMES

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?Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,? now in previews at the American Repertory Theater, is heading to Broadway.

Ground Game

Ground Game

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Even if Iowa or New Hampshire reject a candidate, that doesn?t mean his or her campaign is over.

Globe Santa

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Globe Santa delivers holiday gifts to local children in need.

Globe investigations

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A look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

The best Boston Globe photos of 2015

Staff photographers share the stories behind the year?s most powerful pictures.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.