Dozens dead in attack on Istanbul nightclub

The assailant, who was believed to have been dressed as Santa Claus, opened fire on New Year?s revelers.

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Victims? relatives gathered Sunday near Reina nightclub in Istanbul.

Photos: Attack in Istanbul

An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year?s celebrations Saturday.

Waltham, MA -- 12/8/2016 - Claudia kneels down to pray as she arrives at a prayer service and bible study at Ministerio Evangelico Rios De Agua Viva. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter: Maria Sacchetti — Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

New age of uncertainty for immigrants

Claudia Pacheco?s brother was murdered and lit on fire by masked gunman in her native Honduras. She is one of millions terrified of Trump?s presidency.

Despite chilly rain, First Night parties on

As the clock ticked toward midnight, chilly rain and wind couldn?t dampen Boston?s First Night celebration

Guide to New Year?s Eve

Picks for the best events and performances happening around Boston to ring in the new year.

Ministers call on residents, houses of worship to burn ?100 lights? for peace

?We want to light up the community? against street violence, said one minister.

The Secure Treatment Program at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley includes individual ?therapy modules? for group therapy sessions. — Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff/File

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Mass. unlawfully sends mentally ill inmates to solitary, advocates claim

The inmates remain in isolation, despite a state promise to end the practice, according to an attorneys? group.

Forever timeless: 2016 notable deaths

Gone in 2016 were people of genius, power, and fame in every flavor.

Hiking in state parks is free on Jan. 1

All 50 states are joining together to sponsor America?s State Parks First Day Hikes, an idea that started at Blue Hills Reservation more than 20 years ago.

Trump sends New Year wishes to all, even his ?many enemies?

President-elect Donald Trump has an unusual New Year?s message for his Twitter followers on Saturday morning.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the American League Divison Series at Fenway Park on October 10, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) — Getty Images

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It?s time for Boston?s title drought to end

Sunday marks 699 days since a Boston pro team won a championship, and enough is enough.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

If Patriots learned their lesson, they?ll play to win Sunday

The Patriots? ineffective and insulting ?game plan? in last season?s finale cost them dearly in the playoffs.

Toby Keith?s I Love This Bar & Grill in Foxborough (above) led the state?s ?place of last drink?? list from 2012 through September 2016. — John Tlumacki/Globe Staff/File

The bars where drivers got drunk before their OUI arrests

Toby Keith?s at Patriot Place in Foxborough was named by 46 drunken driving convicts as their ?place of last drink.?

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Can a rookie house-flipper pocket $1 million?

This novice is betting the house that 10 flipped homes can make her a lot of money for retirement.

10 companies to watch in 2017

How these businesses fare over the next 12 months will tell a lot about the Massachusetts economy.

Shifting focus to white voters divides Democrats

To varying degrees, black and Latino lawmakers are pushing back on Beltway consensus.

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Trump and climate change ? a vicious circle

It?ll be highly ironic if, instead of curbing the flow of immigrants, Donald Trump?s climate policy ends up accelerating it.

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Every doctor told the Lacey family their son would die ? except one

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.