Lawmakers in every New England state are pursuing legislation to make it easier to punish educators who sexually abuse students.
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George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died.
George Michael?s work had a unique, profound effect on LGBTQ peopleFor members of the LGBTQ community, George Michael was more than a singer or celebrity.
Longtime Metco director says she was forced outJean McGuire headed the voluntary desegregation program for 43 years. Now, she feels insulted over how her departure was handled.
For office space, Financial District is out ? and Seaport is inAn office high atop the Financial District used to be a status symbol of Boston?s business world. Now it?s getting lonely at the top.
New buildings have been going up all over Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. But can you name these new projects by looking at recent construction?
RNC spokesman denies Christmas message compares Trump to JesusAfter some criticized a message that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Christ and call him ?a new King,? RNC spokesman Sean Spicer struck back.
President-elect Donald Trump is adopting some of the same practices for which he criticized Hillary Clinton during their fiery campaign.
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At shelters in Boston this weekend, residents described their hopes for a better year ahead ? and gratitude for the help they have received.
?It?s just one candle, but collectively, before you know it, the entire world is bright,? said Rabbi Yosef Zaklos at the ceremony.
In Christmas homily, O?Malley focuses on the homeless?Jesus wants us to see our homeless brothers and sisters through his eyes,? said Cardinal Sean O?Malley. ?Jesus himself was homeless at birth.?
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Countdown to 2017 in and around BostonWhether you like to party or take a brisk winter?s walk, there are plenty of ways to usher 2016 out the door.
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It?s easy to point out all of the ways the Patriots were great in their blowout win, but Bill Belichick won?t let his players rest on their laurels.
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Plenty of job vacancies will make for a busy holiday season for many NFL teams.
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Here?s a list of 10 good movies you probably haven?t seenBecause there may be times when everyone wants to watch something, but the On Demand menu is a vast desert of direct-to-cable chum.
The acclaimed Russian activist, who was married to a Vermont lawyer, was among 92 people presumed dead Christmas morning.
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As we say goodbye to 2016, let?s also say goodbye to these words.
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Pat and Dina Lacey had been parents for only a few months when doctors discovered a tumor in their new baby?s chest. Told to take their son home to die, they put their faith in a young doctor who wouldn?t accept death as the answer.
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The Desperate and the Dead | Part 7
The San Antonio solutionOne Texas city took on mental health as a community and became a national model. Why can?t Mass. do the same?
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
From a Bill Belichick milestone to a dominant performance, there was a lot to be impressed with Saturday.
The contentious proposal still must get a go-ahead from the Boston Public Health Commission.
Hey there, home buyers looking for $350,000 houses: Yes, there definitely are some options in the area (though, yes, they can be somewhat hard to come by).
Donald Trump reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin?s comment that Democrats are ??humiliating themselves.??
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Pope Francis on Sunday wished Christmas peace for people scarred by wars and those who have lost loved ones to terrorism.
Local police report almost daily thefts of packages from porches and building lobbies. Here?s what to do if that last-minute gift from Amazon goes missing.
?Woman Inherits the Earth? series offers an impressive sampling of the actress?s daring performances.
There are plenty of excuses to avoid a workout ? feeling self-conscious is right up there. Enter Aurum, a fitness line from Weston native Alissa Pool.
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Singer George Michael, who launched career with Wham!, dies at 53
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