58 arrested in drug raids aimed at stemming violence

The shooting of a 13-year-old in January galvanized a four-month sting operation in Boston that culminated on Tuesday.

Charter schools in Boston score higher on key tests

Charter schools in the city show strong performances on standardized tests but fall short on four-year graduation rates, researchers found.

(From left to right) Top row: Felix G. Arroyo, John F. Barros,  Charles L. Clemons Jr., Daniel F. Conley, and John R. Connolly; (Middle row) Rob Consalvo, William J. Dorcena, John G.C. Laing Jr., David S. Portnoy, and Charlotte Golar Richie; (Bottom row) Michael P. Ross, Bill Walczak, Martin J. Walsh,  David James Wyatt,  and Charles C. Yancey.

15 remain in the race for mayor of Boston

Only 15 of the original two dozen hopefuls announced they had gathered the 3,000 nominating signatures necessary to win a spot on the ballot.

Revenue has dropped at the Museum Square Garage, run by the City of Lawrence. Its manager, Justo Garcia, an ally of Mayor William Lantigua, is a focus of an FBI investigation.

Mayoral ally draws scrutiny in Lawrence

Revenue has dropped at a city-owned parking garage run by manager Justo Garcia, an ally of Mayor William Lantigua who is now the focus of an FBI investigation.

From left, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Governor Maggie Hassan, and David Berry cut the birthday cake Tuesday in Concord, N.H.

New Hampshire celebrates 100 years of primaries

New Hampshire’s status as the first presidential primary in the nation has given the state a unique place on the political landscape.

Keith Luke of Brockton told police that he planned to kill himself after the alleged crimes.

Supremacist confessed to investigators a plan to kill

The self-described white supremacist accused of killing two Cape Verdean nationals and raping one victim’s sister in 2009 told police that he targeted nonwhites.

15 schools join online classroom initiative

Berklee College of Music and BU are among the new participants in edX, a not-for-profit initiative that offers online classes at no charge.

Rep. Edward Markey was responding to Gabriel Gomez’s criticism Monday of votes against two resolutions honoring the 9/11 victims.

Edward Markey hits back at Gabriel Gomez attacks

Rep. Markey defended his legislative response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an attempt to take control of the Senate campaign storyline.

House panel may rebuke member from Worcester

A House panel is poised to act against state Rep. John Fresolo, with the possibility of disciplinary measures being taken by the full body within days.

Spotlight Report: Driven to the Edge

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A nine-month Globe investigation of Boston’s $1 billion taxicab industry found widespread corruption.

The Boston Marathon bombings

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Coverage of two blasts that shook the city, killing 3 and injuring at least 170, and the ensuing manhunt resulting in the death of a MIT police officer, the death of one suspect, and the capture of another.

Regionals

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68 Blocks: Life, Death, Hope

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A five-part Globe series on a year in Boston’s Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood.

Casino gambling in Mass.

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Globe coverage of the state’s implementation of resort gambling following the 2011 law legalizing casinos.

The Station nightclub fire - 10 years later

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The 2003 West Warwick, R.I. fire was one of the deadliest in US history. The blaze killed 100, injured hundreds more, and forced the region to reasses fire safety.

The meningitis outbreak

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Globe coverage of the national outbreak linked to a Framingham compounding pharmacy.

State drug lab scandal

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A former state chemist is accused with mishandling drug evidence that may have helped convict hundreds of people from 2003 through 2012.

Justice in the Shadows

Dec. 9, 2012

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A year-long Globe investigation reveals a US immigration system that has released thousands of potentially dangerous criminals to US streets.

Globe Investigations

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Read recent stories and ongoing investigations from the Globe’s journalists.