Cosby arraigned on sex assault charge in 2004 case

Bill Cosby arrived at court for his arraignment in Elkins Park, Pa.

Bill Cosby, accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 12 years ago, will remain free on $1 million bail pending trial.

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Entertainer Bill Cosby is facing criminal charges that could land him behind bars.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/30/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/turner100515METRO06geller2.jpg The top Globe arts stories of 2015

From protests at the MFA to Taylor Swift at Gillette, here are the most-read arts stories from the past year.

Rivalry stokes the fire for Bruins-Canadiens Winter Classic

The long-running grudge match was the key element in the creation and marketing of this NHL showcase.

A Christmas wreath decorated with lights hangs at the end of a dock at sunset on Linekin Bay in East Boothbay, Maine, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. The winter solstice arrives later this week, making these the shortest days of daylight during the year. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)

Stat

Christmas suicide surge is a myth, but number rises in January

The long-held notion that suicides peak around Christmas is a myth, but January brings a rebound after a December dip.

From left: Leonard Lemoy, Beau Biden, and Edward Brooke.

The notable figures who died in 2015

Chronicling the many notable figures who died in 2015, men and women whose impact upon the region, nation, and world was substantial.

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The body was identified as James Robertson of Avon, who disappeared and was presumed dead.

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Tate Ramsden been trying to complete four laps underwater without surfacing to breathe when he went into distress.

Perspective

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Could these dramatic scenarios involving Trump, Brady, Belichick, and more actually come true? A guy can dream.

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2015, file photo, Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Cincinnati. A person familiar with the deal says the Reds have agreed to trade hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending approval of medical records. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, because the agreement, first reported by Fox, had not been announced (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Alex Speier

Baseball experiencing a reliever revolution

Clubs are increasingly trying to identify four or more options with late-innings wipeout stuff.

Submerged roads and houses were seen after several days of heavy rain led to flooding in Missouri.

Levees in Illinois, Missouri monitored after severe flooding

A rare winter flood threatened nearly two dozen federal levees in Missouri and Illinois on Wednesday as rivers rose.

Driver in crash involving Secret Service agents was unlicensed

An unlicensed driver may have been attempting to pass a vehicle when he crashed into a car carrying agents protecting Hillary Clinton.

Wellesley Police Department

Driver cited for failing to remove snow from windshield

A driver in Wellesley cleared only a small porthole on the left side of the windshield before taking to the road.

11names - Maria Stephanos. (handout)

Fox 25?s news ratings drop under new owner

Cox Media Group took over the station in October 2014 and made changes, and results are starting to come in.

Revelers celebrated the new year during last year?s First Night festivities.

Boston officials say they have ?good plan in place? for First Night

Officers will be on hand at First Night events and in Boston?s neighborhoods, police officials said.

Fireworks burst over Boston Common during First Night festivities in 2014.

Bill Greene / Globe staff

Guide to First Night Boston

Planning on attending the festivities on New Year?s Eve? Here?s a look at how to get there, what to do, and where to go.

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The city?s Licensing Board said the Fenway area bar did not violate its liquor license during a fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting.

Boston, MA - 08/10/15 - The state's deal to privatise operations and maintenance at Back Bay Station is off to a bumpy start. Section: BIZ Reporter: coffers Slug: 11backbay

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New complex proposed over Back Bay Station

A developer has submitted papers to build a 1.4 million square-foot complex of office, housing and retail space over the T station.

North Pole was even warmer than Boston today

Temperatures in the North Pole reached about 50 degrees above normal for this time of year on Wednesday, experts said.

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A three-day injunction granted to Ethan Couch, a teen fugitive from Texas, will likely take at least two weeks to resolve.

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Ground Game

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/29/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/499351058.jpg A campaign fundraising deadline that matters little

This time the difference between a pretty good and a pretty bad fundraising report isn?t much. If a candidate gets an extra million, it means virtually nothing.

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

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2015 Year in Pictures: Part I

A lot happened in 2015. Take a look at images from the first half of the year on topics from around the world.

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.

BetaBoston

Scott Kirsner | Innovation Economy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/kirsner_new_20150111.jpg SimpliSafe?s success awakens sleeping giant

The Boston company?s low-cost home security system has forced the hand of a long-time industry titan.

Crux

Crux | John L. Allen Jr.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/12/29/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/allen-1202.jpg Italy?s smog crisis may embolden Pope Francis on environment

If all politics is, indeed, local, then one probably shouldn?t expect Pope Francis? focus on the environment to diminish anytime soon.