Maternity wards are moving away from nurseries

Nelsy Avendano of East Boston cradled her newborn son, Kevin Loaiza-Avendano, in her hospital room at Boston Medical Center last month.

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Many postpartum specialists now believe that nurseries are not the best, or most natural, way to provide care.

4 to 7 inches of snow expected in Boston area on Monday

The snow will be even deeper on the Cape and Islands, and forecasters warned of strong winds, possible outages and travel problems.

Falling tree limbs claim two lives in Canton

Thomas Gunning, 48, and Kaleigh Kenyon, 6, died after they were hit by falling limbs in separate incidences.

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It finally happened: Larry David and Bernie Sanders, together, on the hit show.

Police shoot suspect in Lowell home invasion

Police responded to a home invasion and shot one suspect who they said was armed with a handgun.

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Keys to victory for the Broncos and Panthers

A close look at the Super Bowl matchup, with an emphasis on who has the edge in the passing and running games.

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Kenai Whyte?s death is under investigation, and police have released few details about the circumstances.

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush greeted supporters after a campaign event in Bedford, N.H.

In New Hampshire, Jeb Bush is searching for a comeback

Bush and his campaign are looking for a jump start, and they are running out of time.

Yvonne Abraham

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It?s a lousy time to be an American Muslim, and it?s especially lousy in New Hampshire.

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Many voters in New Hampshire are undecided or open to a last-minute switch, making the stakes in Saturday?s debate high.

Meredith Warren

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It only took about 30 minutes Saturday for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz to squander their post-Iowa momentum.

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Clinton is hoping votes in racially diverse states in the Deep South, like South Carolina, put an end to Bernie Sanders? surge.

The Red Sox? position players report to spring training on Feb. 23.

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NICK CAFARDO | SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

Here are the Red Sox storylines entering spring training

Have they added the right pieces to go from worst to first, and perhaps beyond?

Starts & Stops

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The Pioneer Institute, the NAACP, and Transportation for Massachusetts are among those opposing the T?s plan.

Ground Game

Ground Game

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Four days from the primary, there is no obvious path for them to take and no obvious candidate for them to back.

The Big Picture

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Primary push in New Hampshire

All across New Hampshire, crowds are gathering to hear and see the Democratic and Republican candidates for president before Tuesday?s primary.

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Facebook, Google, and Boston-based Jana pursue strategies to connect consumers in emerging economies to mobile Internet ? and advertisers.

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

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JOHN L. ALLEN JR. | All Things Catholic

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What?s the point of creating a commission to promote best practices and yet not have it address the new leaders who will have to implement those practices?

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Design New England

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A seaside location sets the tone for a free-flowing master bathroom with partitions and angles ? but no doors to restrict sightlines.