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A family that arrived in Lowell two months ago tries to digest the sights, sounds, and bewildering experiences of a busy American city after 20 years in a refugee camp.
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
At age 70, the venerable developer shows no signs of slowing down. His neighbors in Belmont wish he would.
1st-generation collegians learn to navigate unfamiliar waters The fifth annual First Generation College Student Summit was held on Saturday at Tufts University.
Rally supports UMass Boston chancellor in wake of resignation Speakers at the rally asserted that J. Keith Motley was being unfairly blamed for the university?s financial woes.
US strike on Syria fuels uncertainty on the ground President Trump has offered no proposals to end the war.
Photos of Syria victims spurred Trump to action President Trump began looking for a response not long after first seeing the ghastly photographs of victims in Syria.
Girl may not have been living with monkeys after all The Jungle Book-like tale was shocking, disturbing and fascinating. It might also have been untrue.
A US soldier was killed fighting the Islamic State offshoot in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Twitter on Saturday.
Human bones were found Friday evening in a wooded area in North Attleborough.
The MRI scan had gone smoothly, but that was before a gurney, drawn by a magnet, smashed into a machine.
Yvonne Abraham
What?s the use of a Boston mayoral reelection contest? Unless the Boston mayor decides he or she doesn?t want the job any more, mayoral contests are just a waste of time and money.
Krystle Campbell?s legacy lives on with UMass Boston scholarship Two UMass Boston students received scholarships in memory of Krystle Campbell, one of the three people killed at the 2013 Boston Marathon.
The future of flying could be no lines and $25 Boston-New York fares A company called Zunum Aero hopes to make that a reality with its all hybrid-electric planes.
Celtics 121, Hornets 114
Celtics escape stinging loss to Hornets Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 32 points, while Al Horford added 16 points and seven assists.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
It?d be a miracle if the Celtics make the conference finals, and other picked up pieces Assessing the Boston?s playoff chances, and other picked-up pieces worth discussing.
The nation was splintering, and Boston wasn?t immune. But something was happening here.
TIGERS 4, RED SOX 1
No feel-good story for Red Sox in loss to Tigers The flu-ridden and shorthanded Sox were 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position.
US, Mexico, and Canada to make joint bid for 2026 World Cup CONCACAF is moving ahead with the bid that was widely expected before Donald Trump was elected president.
We spotlight the top high school athletes, coaches, and teams from the winter sports season.
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At the MFA, objects of Matisse?s artistic affection The MFA highlights the relationship between Henri Matisse?s art and objects in his studio.
editorial
War without an endgame in Syria Trump must seek immediate congressional approval for continued conflict in Syria.
After a deadly fire, a small town?s trauma remains When the call went out, none of the Warwick volunteers could have imagined what they?d find.
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Advice on taking real estate photos from a Pulitzer-winning photographer In America, everyone who has a cellphone thinks they are a professional photographer. They are not.
Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.
STAT
Hollywood villains have worse skin than the heroes, a new study finds.
Boston has created major doubt over the past week as to whether it can reach the conference finals.
A protest of the US bombing of a Syrian air base drew more than 100 people to Boston Common Friday evening.
Pat yourself on the back for surviving the open houses and bidding wars, and having enough income to afford a place in the ?burbs. Now what?
ACTON 3 Sweeney Farm Lane One-family Colonial, built in 2005, 3,638 square feet, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, on 62,802-square-foot lot. $855,000 3 Stella Court #2 Condominium . $764,000 3 Parmley Drive One-family Colonial, built in 1996, 3,188 square feet, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 40,008-square-foot lot. $743,000 384 Great Rd.
The Secret Service is grappling with how to constrain the rising costs and unexpected strain from protecting a new first family as large, mobile, and high-profile as any in modern history.
What was billed as a showdown between the leaders of the United States and China ended with little sign of confrontation.
They can detail skills and requirements for a role, as well as responsibilities. But not all companies offer written details.
Jem Cohen?s ?World Without End (No Reported Incidents)? presents shots of commonplace objects, scenes, and people caught at just the right moment.
Israel?s wine industry has grown in quality and reputation over the last decade.
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.
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The Big Picture
Earlier this week, over 80 civilians died in a chemical weapon attack in Syria.
Ground Game
In a shift, companies leverage Trump?s tweets for their own good Instead of waiting to respond to President Trump's tweets, companies and public relations executives appear to be planning a different strategy ? offense.
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