As scrutiny rises, DraftKings under review across US
Stephan Savoia/Associated Press
Daily fantasy sports sites like Boston-based DraftKings and FanDuel are contending with increasing legal scrutiny.
Carbon monoxide suspected in death of two in Milford
A man and a woman were found dead in a Milford home and two other people were taken to a hospital, officials said.
Fire follows police standoff at Everett apartment
Police took an armed 53-year-old man into custody outside his burning home after he allegedly fired shots earlier in the day.
Keith Bedford/Globe Staff
Temperatures to remain mild after spring-like Christmas
Forecasters said highs would be in the 40s and 50s during the weekend, after an unusually warm Christmas Day.
Palestinian is killed as he tries to stab police in Israel
Israeli policemen shot and killed a Palestinian as he tried to stab them in Jerusalem on Saturday, authorities said.
Jim Young/REUTERS
Criticism of FedEx shows importance of online shopping
The delivery company was excoriated on social media because of late holiday deliveries.
Alabama tornado adds to Christmas storm woes
People were trapped inside damaged houses and several others were taken to hospitals for minor injuries, an official said.
Turkish civilians stuck in urban war zone in southeast
Violence between government forces and Kurdish militants has shattered hopes of reviving peace talks.
Syria rebel group appoints successor to slain commander
The insurgent group vowed to continue fighting both the Syrian government and the Islamic State group.
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Here are the 10 or so shows that gave critic Matthew Gilbert the most pleasure in 2015, and not one of them is from a broadcast network.
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Boston sports fans, counteth thy blessings ? and championships
A look at the current state of affairs of Boston?s sports teams.
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9 women?s sports stories that deserve to be revisited
It?s time to give a little extra love to stories that featured record-setters and history-makers and to stories that highlighted ongoing challenges for female athletes, coaches and executives.
Michael A. Cohen
The winner of 2015? Hillary Clinton
One major reason why 2015 has been such a good year for Clinton . . . is Donald Trump.
Number of GOP polls jumps 90 percent in four years
Flip on the TV news: Polls. Open a newspaper: Polls. Surf the Internet: Polls, polls, more polls.
A merry ? and fit ? Christmas
Pre-dawn hill-running, visits to the gym, jogging. For some, Christmas was just another day for a workout.
Drug deals reported in Boston veterans shelter
Some say that drug deals are conducted inside the shelter despite recent reports that three residents died of apparent overdoses.
Globe Staff/file
Can high-fives and fist-bumps help teams win?
?Touch predicts performance through fostering cooperation between teammates,? says one social psychology professor.
Movie Review
Lots of surf and turf action in ?Point Break? remake
This fashionably color-desaturated, tattoos-abounding version casts Luke Bracey and Edgar Ramirez.
STAT
Look for big things from these executives in 2016
For signs of where things are headed, keep an eye on these three influencers.
Fan makes ?crybaby? motion near LeBron ? and gets caught
Unfortunately, the star basketball player turned around right as the fan began the mocking motion.
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Things are not going well for the Carson campaign
After several confounding statements on foreign policy and then fighting claims he made about his own life for weeks, Ben Carson?s poll numbers have tanked.
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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.
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The Big picture
Santas everywhere
They come in all shapes and sizes, donning the iconic red suit and hat that symbolize modern-day Christmas.
The story behind 'Spotlight'
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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Bruins have answered a lot of questions
After a slow start, they have hit their stride and are playing like the team they believed they would be.
Metro
Roslindale man, 77, caps a full life with a diploma
Retired mechanic Emilio Guzman, seeking to set an example for his family, kept at it, even when the odds seemed bleak.
Politics
On Muslims, Democrats invoke stance of Bush
Taunted by Republicans to declare war on ?radical Islamic terrorism,? Democrats are turning to an unlikely ally: George W. Bush.
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Year in cars: Selling a car to Gronk, taking a Tesla up Mt. Washington, and more
Boston.com?s most-read car stories of 2015.
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Nation & World
Threats of violence, wish to join relatives force migrant children to travel solo
Migrant children who travel solo into the US give various reasons for leaving, including a desire to reunite with their families.
Business
China plans a new Silk Road, but trading partners are wary
Beijing?s effort to revive ancient trade routes, a plan known as the Belt and Road Initiative, is causing geopolitical strains.
Arts
Steve Harvey wishes you and yours a Merry Easter
The comedian poked fun at his Miss Universe gaffe on Twitter.
Lifestyle
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John Brown?s Body on five key qualities for members
Despite numerous personnel changes, John Brown?s Body has maintained its chemistry as one of the most popular acts in reggae.
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Blink?s DIY video-based home security system may be the future
The new home security system is from a company that might become the state?s next big consumer electronics firm.
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In Christmas message, Pope Francis urges peace
He called for peace in a series of global hotspots and denounced ?brutal acts of terrorism? in 2015.
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