Another rocky commute expected Friday morning
Commuters waited for their connections at Back Bay Station on Thursday night.

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Officials warned that the signal problem that snarled commuter rail traffic on Thursday is expected to continue into the morning. 

Members of the National Nurses United union chant their slogans while holding LED signs to show their support for Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Bernie Sanders.

Nevada ripe for Sanders? Wall St. stance

Nevada suffered deeply from Wall Street?s insatiable appetite for securities backed by risky mortgages.

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In an unprecedented back-and-forth, the pope said Donald Trump was ?not Christian,? while Trump said the comments were ?disgraceful.?

Two men sought after scare at UMass Amherst campus

The campus was alerted to ?shelter in place? Thursday after two men armed with a handgun assaulted a resident in a dorm, officials said.

More companies are installing productivity-monitoring software on their employees? computers to figure out how they spend their time.

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Firms step up monitoring of employee activities at work

New technologies track image and music downloads, break down hours spent creating reports, and detect if someone is scrolling through Facebook.

Students left Boston Latin School at the end of a school day last month.

Report says BLS did not adequately probe racial slur

A Boston Public Schools report faulted Boston Latin after a student made a threatening remark to another student.

Allston student arrested after alleged road rage incident in Wellesley

Wellesley police arrested a 25-year-old Thursday for allegedly pointing a .40-caliber pistol at another driver, police said.

The FBI raised the law office of state Senator Brian Joyce on Thursday.

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Beacon Hill leaders distance themselves from Joyce

Lawmakers are in the position of declaring concern about Senator Brian Joyce?s conduct while maintaining his right to due process.

Adrian Walker

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A recent probe by the FBI and IRS, coming at the outset of an election year, could be the undoing of state Senator Brian Joyce.

Don Orsillo during his time as a Red Sox announcer.

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Dumped by NESN, Don Orsillo is now smiling in San Diego

Orsillo?s new employer, Fox Sports San Diego, tweeted a picture of him flanked by his colleagues Michelle Margaux and Julie Alexandria.

The line also could have been, ?A Sicilian message. Luca?s with the fishes.?

RR Auction

?Godfather? author?s archive sells for $625,000

The archive of the late Mario Puzo comprises 50 years of the author?s work, including manuscripts of the novel that spawned the iconic movies.

Mr. Carmichael?s resume included two stints at Boston College.

Peter Carmichael, longtime coach at BC, Tufts, dies at 74

Mr.Carmichael?s coaching career of more than 45 years included 10 seasons in the National Football League.

Peg Hannigan, 95, is the cochairwoman of the Bernie Sanders campaign in Newton. Of the senator from Vermont, she says, ?I think he?s saying the right things.?

Bernie Sanders? 95-year-old secret weapon in Newton

Peg Hannigan is the honorary co-chairwoman of Bernie Sanders? presidential campaign.

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Celtics given confidence boost by Ainge standing pat

Ainge seems content with his roster and the chemistry the Celtics have built.

travel

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Sure, Florida and Hawaii dominate TripAdvisor?s list of the US?s 25 best beaches, but New England got some love, too.

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Officials say Beyonce?s new music video and Super Bowl halftime performance has dialed up the hate and put police in danger.

Opinion & Ideas

opinion | Rev. James T. Bretzke

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The Pope?s comments on contraception in the face of the Zika virus are perfectly consistent with traditional Catholic moral principles.

Life sciences

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Ground Game

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That day, when Nevada Democrats hold their caucuses and South Carolina Republicans hold a primary, will answer two questions.

The Big Picture

Winter white

Across the globe, snow blankets the landscape, giving photographers a new perspective on their surroundings.

Sports

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, right, drives past Chicago Bulls' Mike Dunleavy in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NBA roundup

LeBron James just misses triple-double for refreshed Cavs

James had 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Cavaliers beat the Bulls.

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Zoning issues associated with moving out of his home kitchen to a commercial space proved to be a bigger problem for Jeremy Spindler than he had imagined.

Cambridge zoning scare not a sweet surprise for candy maker

Jeremy Spindler learned the hard way that launching a business can come with all sorts of unwanted surprises.

Politics

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Governor Charlie Baker.

He?s Mr. Popularity; now can Charlie Baker deliver?

His collaborative style has helped to ease the way. But his to-do list is no cakewalk.

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Drivers pay billions to repair pothole damage, says AAA

A study from AAA puts a stinging price on how much damage potholes cause.

Nation & World

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The Texas flag flew Sunday at the entrance to the Cibolo Creek Ranch, where Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead.

Scalia didn?t pay for his stay at the ranch where he died. So who did?

The Supreme Court justice?s death raised a host of questions.

Business

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This architectural rendering released by Wynn Resorts shows a daytime view of a redesign of it's proposed Massachusetts in Everett, Mass., unveiled Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at the state gaming commission meeting in Boston. Wynn Resorts was awarded a license in September 2015, and has proposed a $1.6 billion resort, casino, hotel and entertainment complex for roughly 33 acres on the Everett waterfront overlooking Boston. (AP Photo/Wynn Resorts)

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It?s time for Curtatone to make peace with Everett?s casino

Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone?s opposition to the Wynn casino seems like unnecessary city rivalry.

Lifestyle

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Olivia Culpo at New York Fashion Week earlier this week.

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Is Olivia Culpo dating Danny Amendola?

The former Miss Universe and onetime BU student posted a picture of herself with a shirtless fellow who sure looks like the Patriots receiver.

Arts

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Anya Taylor-Joy in ?The Witch,? a film from New Hampshire-born first-time director Robert Eggers.

Movie Review

?The Witch?: impressive horror from a son of New England

Is a family in 17th-century New England plagued by witches or their own madness?

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.

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The area must do a better job of retaining young entrepreneurs who feel the pull of California or New York.

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.

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A Mexican journalist presented Pope Francis with a traditional hat as the pontiff departed from the Vatican Friday.

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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.

Magazine

The cover for the February 14 2016 issue

Update your spring wardrobe with ruffles

The cover for the February 7 2016 issue

The ?don?t I know you?? phenomenon

The cover for the January 31 2016 issue

Fearless Katie Nolan speaks hard truths about sports on ?Garbage Time?

The cover for the January 24 2016 issue

When campaigning in New Hampshire, this photo op is mandatory