Copley hotel employee sues over wages

A former bartender said his hours were routinely altered during his nearly four years at the famed Oak Room of the downtown hotel.

Two suffer life-threatening injuries in Dorchester shooting

Authorities responded to Dudley Terrace at around 12:11 a.m.

Dead Woburn boy?s twin in DCF custody

The agency said Friday that it also took two additional children into custody but did not provide their ages.

Donors behind charter push keep to the shadows

The cloak of secrecy surrounding the financing of this state ballot campaign has frustrated election officials.

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President Obama?s Vineyard vacations have been so low-key over the years that they have been notable mostly for their interruptions.

Rev. Jesse Jackson listens as Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to the Progressive National Baptist Convention in New Orleans, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Q&A | JESSE JACKSON

Jesse Jackson on rising racial tensions in America

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been an outspoken force in American politics and civil rights activism for five decades.

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The Clinton Foundation appears to have created a possible loophole in the newly announced policy.

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?At the end of four years, I will get over 95 percent of the African American vote,? he said.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

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Boston?s taxi king, who pleaded guilty this week to federal tax and fraud offenses, may not be able to run his business from a prison cell after all.

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THE ARGUMENT

Should Somerville keep the ?Black Lives Matter? banner hanging at City Hall?

Read two views, then vote in our poll.

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Gust Ramgren, 16, allegedly stabbed his mother and brother while vacationing in Florida, authorities said.

Whether lounging on the porch or choosing from the breakfast items, the Chequit is all about comfort.

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The Chequit is a perfect place to find shelter from the world

If you happen to be headed to this 27.1-mile island, located off the northern tip of Long Island, do not expect a Hampton-esque experience.

Full Olympics coverage

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The Americans can break their own record for most medals (110) at a non-boycotted Olympics.

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The man was acting as a translator between US Olympic swimmers and armed security guards at a gas station.

Examiner

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/16/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/faneuil0821crop-1983.jpg A feast of fun facts about Faneuil Hall Marketplace

The Boston landmark got a new lease on life when it reopened 40 years ago.

Ideas

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/Ideas/Images/StorrowDr_cTedPolumbaumNewseum%20(1).jpg Taking the plunge

Cooling off on a hot summer day.

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When Ben Franklin tumbled, they called him

When the 160-year-old statue of Ben Franklin tumbled from its pedestal, the first call was to Josh Craine.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

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Bruce Scotland laments the loss of open space in Ashland, but enjoys the town?s recreational and senior activities.

STEVEN A. ROSENBERG

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/16/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/Rosenberg_21zorosenberg01_so.jpg A time to look into the sun

On these early August evenings, I go down to the ocean where I seek refuge from the noise of life.

ON THE MOVE

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As you age, staying active involves paying close attention to your body.

Red Sox 10, Tigers 2

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/20/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/2016-08-20T000140Z_506788327_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_MLB-BOSTON-RED-SOX-AT-DETROIT-TIGERS.jpg Rick Porcello gives command performance in Motown return

The starting righthander added to his career-high win total by improving to 17-3 with seven strong innings.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/17/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/MEREDITH%20REVISED.jpg Redefining Sarasota from dreaded to delightful

My grandmother wanted Sarasota to be a place filled with love and family. Finally, it is.

Globe investigations

Private schools, painful secrets

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/06/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/160607_BH__ErikaSchickel3.jpg The unexpected price of reporting abuse: retaliation

The Globe found 15 instances of retaliation at New England private schools against students or employees who raised concerns about sexual abuse by staffers.

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.

The Big Picture

FOR BOARDWALK PHOTO ESSAY 07/02/2016 - Old Orchard Beach, ME- Jenny Gouthro (cq) , 12, of Salem, NH, practices her gymnastics while visiting at Old Orchard Beach with her mother, Melissa (cq) , in Old Orchard Beach, ME on August 02, 2016. Melissa watches her daughter,

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Family fun and nostalgia on New England?s beaches

From the spin of skee balls to the smell of fried dough, the region?s beachside arcades and amusement parks remain the stuff of childhood memories.