Report faults cataract surgery errors

In recent years, more than two dozen Massachusetts patients have been victims of medical errors during the eye surgery.

Most residents of Rutland, Vt., appear ready to welcome the refugees, mindful of the plight the Syrians have faced.

Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

Vermont city prepares for Syrian refugees with welcome, wariness

The influx would be a jolt of instant cultural diversity for Rutland, where there are no mosques and no other Syrian immigrants.

US President Barack Obama.

In Mass., Obama transgender directive draws praise

In Massachusetts, students have been able to chose their bathroom based on gender identity since July 2012.

Mass. Senate passes transgender bill

The legislation would protect transgender people from discrimination in sports arenas, movie theaters, and other public accommodations.

Cape Air had its inaugural test flight (above) Tuesday in Boston Harbor. Company officials said the test exceeded expectations on routes, noise, and taxiing through the water to dock at Pier 4 on the South Boston waterfront.

David E. Cox

Promising seaplane tests spark political discussions in South Boston

Two companies say their first flight tests took place without any significant trouble. But now they?ve got to face some turbulence ? on land.

Adrian Walker

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Embattled Suffolk University will elect a new chairman of its board of trustees Friday. The new man will have plenty of issues to address.

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City officials approved large projects in Dorchester, Brighton, and several other neighborhoods.

Taunton attacks

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Patricia Slavin and George Heath were remembered Thursday night for their desire to help others.

Ex-hockey star Stevens charged with drug offense

Famed former pro hockey player Kevin Stevens was charged in federal court Thursday with conspiring to sell oxycodone.

Elizabeth Warren, right, and Donald Trump.

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Why Trump v. Warren matters

Elizabeth Warren?s recent tweets are a potent reminder of her ability to harness social media for a cause or a candidate.

SCOT LEHIGH

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Now, what was that question Clint Eastwood used to ask?

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The Patriots tight end is convinced the Los Angeles hotel he?s staying at is haunted.

Shirley Leung

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Instead of working on their handicap, members of the New Seabury Country Club are gearing up for a legal battle with billionaire owner Carl Icahn.

Ideas | Amy Crawford

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A new book explores the philosophical implications of keeping animals for our own pleasure.

Love Letters

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He doesn?t talk about the ex much at all, and has said in the past that they don?t talk, except about dog coordination, so she believes him.

The coast of Sorrento in Italy.

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travel

Come back to Sorrento? In a heartbeat

When my husband and I departed for a tour of Italy?s Amalfi Coast, I was delighted to find on the itinerary a brief visit to Sorrento.

the download

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?Point Taken? is a new debate show hosted by Carlos Watson.

RED SOX 11, ASTROS 1

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Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts hit home runs.

Ground Game

ground game

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It should be clear by now that Sanders is not convincing anyone that he has a path to win the Democratic nomination.

The Big Picture

Wounded warrior Michael Yule celebrates after winning the lightweight power lifting gold during the Invictus Games on May 9.

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Invictus Games

The games, created by Prince Harry, allow wounded, sick, or injured armed services members worldwide to compete in Paralympic-style games.

Globe investigations

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More than 200 victims. At least 90 legal claims. At least 67 private schools in New England. This is the story of hundreds of students sexually abused by staffers, and emerging from decades of silence today.

Nation & World

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A demonstrator was hit with pepper spray while marching against the labor law in Paris on Thursday.

France?s government survives vote over labor reform

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday survived a no-confidence vote prompted by a divisive labor reform, as tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in the country?s major cities to protest against the law.