The state commission is under fire for making drastic changes to public employee health benefits with little notice, possibly violating Mass. open meeting law.
Manchester VA?s problems not taken seriously until media reports, officials say Doctors at New Hampshire?s only hospital for veterans had long complained about problems there.
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Ever feel like your world is caving in? A small part of it was for a few Orange Line riders Thursday morning.
The state Department of Children and Families is investigating ?certain coaching methodologies,? the school?s principal said.
Trump?s 24-year-old drug policy appointee quits amid resume controversy The announcement follows news reports about inconsistencies and inaccuracies on three résumés he submitted to the government.
Trump says Palestinians must return to peace talks with Israel to receive US aid Trump says Palestinians must return to peace talks with Israel to receive US aid money.
State?s top election official offers plan for same-day voter registration State leaders have been under pressure to eliminate the requirement for residents to register at least 20 days before an election.
A man suspected in a Natick break-in bolted from officers before driving for some 15 miles on two deflated tires and crashing into a State Police cruiser, authorities said.
Michigan State president resigns amid scandal Lou Anna Simon announced her resignation amid an outcry over the school?s handling of sexual abuse allegations against Larry Nassar.
Yvonne Abraham
It won?t be enough to change just the people who run elite gymnastics in this country. What we need here is a conflagration, a complete do-over.
Abrupt closure of Zoots dry-cleaning chain leaves customers hanging The Brockton-based company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and shuttered all 17 of its stores, leaving customer?s clothes locked inside.
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Private heliports may fly in Florida, where ostentatious displays of wealth are a proud part of the cultural landscape ? stodgy New England towns are another matter.
Opinion | Rebecca Pacheco
A best friend lost in a haunting city moment The falling snow may never again be beautiful to the woman kneeling in the street over her dying dog.
Evan Horowitz | Quick Study
Why doesn?t Mass. have a budget surplus by now? With the economy humming along, the state?s finances should be in better shape.
In budget, Baker tries again to move 140,000 off Medicaid The budget also would start taxing people who use sites like Airbnb.
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INNOVATION ECONOMY
A Cambridge company hopes it has the right ingredients to make ?sous vide? appliances a countertop staple.
How to watch ?Tom vs Time,? Tom Brady?s new show The Patriots quarterback is giving fans a window into his private life starting Thursday.
Dan Shaughnessy
Philly fans? Terry Francona knows all about ?em The former Red Sox manager, who also managed the Phillies, could not escape the wrath of Eagles fans as well.
The Weddings Issue
Meghan Markle-style rings are in, doughnuts are out, and deep, rich colors are on the rise.
Love Letters
My boyfriend broke up with me by text Three months later, he?s had a change of heart. Can I trust him?
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Big Apple Circus?s Grandma admits to taking pornographic photos of 16-year-old ?The allegations are true,? Barry Lubin, who performed as Grandma the Clown, said in a statement to The New York Times.
Want more from your workers? Get them to run into each other more often As workers grow increasingly isolated, companies are designing spaces to encourage more employee interaction ? and boost productivity while they?re at it.
Harvard ups financial commitment for West Station, calls for interim train stop in Allston The university?s $58 million commitment comes in response to the state?s recent decision to delay a new West Station.
The Season Ticket podcast Chris Gasper welcomes Dan Shaughnessy to talk about the Celtics? four-game losing streak and chaos in Cleveland.
EDITORIAL
Better flu vaccine needed, but don?t shy away from the shot As flu sweeps the United States, researchers see a need for a universal vaccine.
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A series of occasional articles on the Syrian refugee families resettling here, and the local people assisting them.
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Why do hospitals bare butts when there are better gowns around? Hospitals have been slow to replace traditional tie-in-the-back gowns with less embarrassing designs.
The steroid era happened. To not recognize the greatest who ever played the game is silly.
Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera said the city has helped the federal government find undocumented criminals nine times since becoming a sanctuary city.
Carbon monoxide is invisible to the senses, and every year, the poison endangers thousands statewide. The top culprit? Your home heating system.
One major Democratic fund-raiser claims the usual deep-pocketed donors are either going to support Governor Baker or hold back from his challengers in order not to cross Baker.
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A commuter train derailed Thursday in northern Italy, killing at least three people, seriously injuring 10 and trapping others heading into Milan at the start of the work day, officials said.
Biogen will pay Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. up front $10 million and up to an additional $207 million if the compound achieves goals in its development.
The author of ?All-American Murder? shared his thoughts on his latest book.
It has evolved over 60 shows into the wildest and wackiest red carpet of the awards season.
Play the crossword Puzzled? Keep trying your hand at our interactive crossword and see if you can triumph.
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The Big Picture
After the confetti fell and the trophy was raised, it was all smiles from Tom Brady and the Patriots as they headed for another Super Bowl.
