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Law greeted colleagues in Rome in 2006.

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Law spoke during a 2002 briefing at the old archdiocese headquarters.

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Law led an antiabortion march through Boston in 1997.

Cardinal Bernard Law, who left Boston in wake of sex abuse scandal, dies at 86

Law?s tenure as head of the archdiocese ended after it was revealed he failed to remove sexually abusive priests from the ministry.

PHOTOS

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Law served as archbishop here from 1984 to 2003, a reign that ended in ignominy.

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Belichick curbs privileges of Tom Brady?s associate Alex Guerrero

Guerrero has served increasingly as a medical aide and training assistant for a number of Patriots players. Bill Belichick responded by reducing Guerrero?s team access, including traveling on team flights and sideline passes.

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) reacts to his interception with teammate cornerback Shareece Wright (20) against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 24-16. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)

Bills? Tre?Davious White changes his mind about Rob Gronkowski

The Bills cornerback is focused on a victory Sunday, not retaliation for Gronkowski?s late hit in the first meeting.

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In one case, a teen worked at a restaurant until nearly 5 a.m.

Darrell Jones at MCI Shirley on August 22, 2015. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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Darrell Jones always denied he was a murderer. After 30 years, he?ll get a new trial

A judge found that Jones?s conviction for a 1985 murder in Brockton was tainted by racial bias and misconduct.

Tiffani Papadopoulos (left) and Sheelah Gobar posed for a Globe Santa volunteer while visiting Boston Winter at City Hall Plaza on Sunday.

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Medical bills leave single mother without holiday gifts for cancer-free daughter

Her 7-year-old daughter triumphed over an aggressive form of childhood cancer, but the financial burden left the mother only able to pay for the bare essentials.

Sunset Grill and Tap in January 2013.

Sunset Grill, Patron?s in Allston both closed indefinitely

The popular mainstays have closed, a move that comes after the parent company filed for bankruptcy protection this summer.

Over the past week, Cambridge-born-and-bred actor Matt Damon has found himself at the center of the #MeToo sexual harassment controversy.

Here?s what Matt Damon said about #MeToo, and the backlash that followed

Matt Damon first faced criticism in response to an ABC News interview that aired last Tuesday.

Mike Nikitas.

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Mike Nikitas leaves NECN after more than two decades

The anchor says he?s embarking on a ?new adventure? that will include business and teaching.

Tax bill heads to Senate, but House will vote again

Paul Ryan was all smiles as he walked to the House floor Tuesday.

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The Senate plans to vote on the measure as early as Tuesday evening. However, a procedural snafu was also expected to require a second House vote Wednesday.

SCOT LEHIGH

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They?re doing the same thing they complained about with the Affordable Care Act.

In general, an expert said, people who have not been itemizing their deductions will probably fare better under the new law, which features an increased standard deduction.

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Here are some tips from the experts on how to cope with the GOP tax overhaul

With the $1.5 trillion Republican tax bill on the verge of passage in Washington, change appears certain for taxpayers nationwide.

Shirley Leung

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/leung_20131018.jpg When it comes to gender equality, State Street is walking the walk

The Boston company behind the ?Fearless Girl? statue is taking serious steps to hire and promote more women.

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Legislators, some of whom got raises of tens of thousands of dollars this year, meanwhile trumpeted a modest list of accomplishments.

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The victory by Shelly Simonds creates 50-50 tie in the legislative body.

Nestor Ramos

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/07/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/400_nestor.jpg Remember when we thought 2016 was bad?

No sooner had 2016 ended than in staggered 2017, muttering, ?hold my beer.?

Talking Points

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With Campbell Soup Co. buying Snyder?s-Lance, the chip maker has a new parent company.

Cameron (left) and Tyler Winklevoss, best known for their legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over ownership of Facebook, bet big on bitcoin with their money from the settlement.

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How the Winklevoss twins found vindication in a bitcoin fortune

The Harvard-educated twins, who fought a battle with Mark Zuckerberg over ownership of Facebook, have carved an unorthodox path toward fame.

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Leasing equipment may be best option for businesses

Here?s five steps to see if it?s the right choice for your company.

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Guest host Joe Sullivan and Red Sox reporter Pete Abraham discuss how re-signing first baseman Mitch Moreland impacts other moves the Sox might make.

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Renée Graham

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He showed honor and grace, both now alien in a GOP hell-bent on devouring anyone in its path.

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One hundred years ago, one of the world?s top conductors was ensnared in a scandal involving patriotism and sex. It almost toppled Boston?s famed orchestra.

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An unusual program at Boston University gives them support ? and a sense of purpose.