The Americans were detained Tuesday after their boats strayed into Iranian waters.
The president used his final State of the Union address to reflect on the historic nature of his terms in office and accomplishments.
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Obama endorses Biden?s cancer research ?moonshot?The president?s call to action in the State of the Union address gives new power to the vice president?s ?personal? cause.
In GOP response to Obama, S.C. governor defends immigrantsNikki Haley, the daughter of immigrants, said no one who works hard and follows the laws ??should ever feel unwelcome.??
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A spate of snowstorms late Tuesday had tapered out by early this morning, but roads are expected to be slick.
Governor wants ethics probe into lawmaker?s laundry schemeCharlie Baker?s comments come after reports that state Senator Brian Joyce received free dry cleaning for a decade from a local business.
Chandler Jones briefly hospitalized after medical emergencyThe Patriots defensive end sought help Sunday from Foxborough police and was later taken to Norwood Hospital, according to a report.
Battle brewing over tribe?s planned Taunton casinoOpponents challenge the connection of the Mashpee Wampanoag to a parcel where authorities awarded them a reservation.
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The grand prize could get even bigger, depending on ticket sales leading up to the late-night drawing.
Boston schools face $50 million budget shortfallNo schools will close, but there will be widespread cuts, Superintendent Tommy Chang told parents.
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Boston submits formal bid for GE headquartersThe conglomerate is considering land in the Seaport, including a property owned by Massport and another on Summer Street.
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?Do I roll it?? Lawmakers on Colo. marijuana missionState senators toured a Denver marijuana dispensary Tuesday ahead of a possible legalization question on the November ballot.
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Dedicated to finding a cure for ALSSuccessful businessman Kevin Gosnell, diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease last year, has no time for self-pity ? he wants answers.
Boston condo market hit new heights in 2015The median price for condos in nine downtown neighborhoods, South Boston, and Charlestown jumped nearly 10 percent, to $680,000.
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?Overeating does not make you fat,? posits expert David Ludwig. ?The process of getting fat makes you overeat.?
Researchers pinpoint site of Salem witch hangingsA group of researchers said they found the location in Salem where 19 people accused of witchcraft were hanged in 1692.
Ted Cruz dismisses questions about eligibility to be presidentCruz said whether he is eligible has been settled, and he questioned why Donald Trump is persisting with the issue.
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The university?s pranksters decorated the entry of the Rogers Building with pictures of the late singer.
NFL approves Rams? return to LA, but other teams still in limboThe Raiders and Chargers also expressed interest in moving to Los Angeles, which has been without an NFL team since 1994.
2007 Marathon winner eyed in Russia doping scandalThe IAAF is pursuing a case against Lidiya Grigoryeva, but it is unclear how it would affect her title here.
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No more holding handsThe moment has arrived for Washington to reassess its bonds with Saudi Arabia, which have long ceased to serve US interests.
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Despite Thomas? 34-point, eight-assist effort, the Celtics dropped their fourth consecutive game.
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