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Database access to be restored, says Sanders? campaign

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at the Communication Workers of America office in Washington December 17, 2015.

?We are extremely pleased that the DNC has reversed its outrageous decision to take Senator Sanders? data,? said his campaign manager.

DANTE RAMOS

Harvard placemats and the limits of diversity training

Amid concerns about diversity on campus, the misguided placemat episode hints at the limits to what bureaucratic action can achieve.

Quincy man sentenced to prison for blackmailing rabbi

A Quincy man was sentenced Friday in to four to five years in prison for extorting more than $450,000 from a longtime Sharon rabbi.

Islamic State expands Afghan footprint with terror campaign

For the present, Islamic State ambitions for Afghanistan seem focused on setting up what it calls ??Khorasan Province.??

The Davenport building in East Cambridge, where HubSpot is headquartered. — Tamir Kalifa for The Boston Globe/File

HubSpot inks lease to expand in East Cambridge

The sales and marketing software firm said Friday it plans to take over the rest of its building.

Charlie Baker?s passion for selfies pays off in many ways

The governor has mugged with school kids, police captains, a big dog in Southie, and even Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask.

IndyCar race on track for Labor Day run

After fits and stops and long negotiations, IndyCar race promoters are finally getting ready to start their engines.

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants delivered a speech. — Jessica Rinaldi/Globe staff

SJC chief justice assures Muslims of protections

?I am here to assure you that you do not stand alone,? said Chief Justice Ralph Gants.

There were plenty of seats at Gillette Stadium during a University of Massachusetts football game in November. — John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

Kraft, Foxborough reach temporary deal on tickets revenue

A timeout of sorts has been reached in a dispute over interpretation of a longstanding lease agreement for Gillette Stadium.

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Single mom with two jobs wants daughter to have joy on Christmas

A single mother from the South Shore watched in disbelief as her life changed in an instant.

In face of opposition, Partners unlikely to expand further in Mass.

The health care giant now acknowledges that its long period of expansion by acquisition in Massachusetts is over.

Bullet?s near miss in Stoughton prompts scrutiny

Carole Stepanek had just hung up the phone when a bullet smashed through her kitchen window.

Christopher Muther

Trying out adult camping with a Jucy camper van

I gave adult camping another try last month in California. It was also an excuse to try out a purple-and-green tricked-out camper van.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

Doctors say fight for the ?soul? of Children?s Hospital isn?t over

At this point, it would take a miracle to save Prouty Garden. But men and women perform miracles at Children?s Hospital every day.

Hunting for ?Sherlock? at Speedy?s, a London cafe

Chris Georgiou has owned the cafe for 13 years, but it?s only since 2010 that people started coming for reasons other than a quick meal and cup of tea.

Tiffany Ortiz hangs a holiday ornament on a tree in her home. — Keith Bedford/Globe Staff

The David Ortiz holiday look covers all bases

Tiffany Ortiz always took Christmas decorating cues from her mother, a woman known for her handmade ornaments and skill with garden shears.

She?s spent 72 years on the ice, and counting

For 80-year-old skating instructor Maria Roussos, it all began on Quincy?s frozen ponds.

No. 1 Michigan State not overlooking Northeastern

Spartans coach Tom Izzo has made sure his unbeaten team is aware of the Huskies? talent.

Tom Brady misses Patriots practice with illness

The illness was unknown and his status for Sunday?s game is listed on the injury report as questionable.

Opinion & Ideas

Michael A. Cohen

When doing your Trump primary math, look beyond N.H.

The establishment?s hope that Donald Trump can be stopped when the primary elections move to less politically conservative states may not actually be true.