A new report on state standardized test scores has downgraded one of the city’s premier educational institutions.
Well, well, well . . . look what the drought’s doing now“Is there enough water?” asked one DCR official. “We’re certainly recommending everyone conserve.”
Man searched in vain for mother after boat sank, Coast Guard says Nathan Carman told investigators his mother disappeared when he went to deploy the lifeboat as his 32-foot aluminum boat started sinking.
Staples names Shira Goodman as president and CEOThe Framingham company’s board members have chosen a familiar face after it failed to acquire smaller rival Office Depot.
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Who will come out on top in tonight’s debate?Donald Trump’s forte is getting attention, but Hillary Clinton still has one big advantage.
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Up for debate: Where to watch the candidates square offWhat will you choose: A Hilla-rita or a Trump-tini?
Jordan’s Furniture locations closing early for presidential debateThe company wants both customers and employees to witness the head-to-head debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Witnesses to Theater District stabbings asked to call police tip lineNo arrests have been made as of Monday morning as police continue to investigate a violent incident that broke out over the weekend.
Boston University grad student missing in NYCOne of the music student’s friends said he was last seen Sept. 18 leaving his hotel near Midtown.
Gun debate hits boiling point at Maine restaurantOnline ratings for Portland’s Grace and the Foreside Tavern plummeted after an anti-assault rifle post on Facebook.
Nine people wounded in Houston shootingThe alleged gunman, who was fatally shot by police, has been identified as a lawyer who had issues with his law firm.
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Daddy’s Dairy
Anyone who incorporates wine, beer, or spirits into their recipes must now file for a special exemption from the federal government.
This is classic Rex RyanThe Bills coach brought up the Patriots quarterback situation unprompted in a news conference Sunday.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
The rest of the NFL doesn’t get it: Why the Patriots succeedThe brand of football played in Foxborough just looks different.
Northeastern students get a bit crabby, break recordEach of the 376 students who participated had to “crab walk” for two consecutive minutes to set a new Guinness World record.
Bruins sign Brad Marchand to eight-year extensionThe deal runs through the 2024-25 season and is worth an average of $6.125 million for a total of $49 million.
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HUBweek gets underway with a debate of its ownThe Faneuil Forum with Michael Sandel will tackle questions like whether it is fair to tax the rich to help the poor.
We’re not the only ones who get the color splash of fall. From China to North Carolina, check out some other beautiful scenes.
In Mattapan, a restoration uncovers countless mysteriesWork is beginning on the neighborhood’s oldest building — a 200-year-old farmhouse whose past is full of intrigue.
Love Letters
He plays Pokémon Go to excessHe has the app open while he’s driving, and will put the phone in his lap and repeatedly look down at it.
Police dogs give an assist in 23-year-old Brockton man’s arrestThe two dogs were able to locate the man, who was hiding, and the firearm he was carrying.
Opinion | Jeffrey D. Sachs
Sustainable infrastructure after the Automobile Age The US infrastructure needs long-term planning that goes way beyond quick “shovel ready” remedies.
The desperate and the dead
The broken covenantBehind the fragmented state of mental health care lies a political system failure that spans decades — and continues.
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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Not far from the refurbished F1 race track of Kyalami in Johannesburg is a small, virtually dirt race track that attracts only the brave.
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The former Celtics captain announced Monday that the upcoming season would be his last.
Organizers sought to honor diverse cultures and make sure other people knew what their religion is truly about.
The candidates discussed bilateral relations during Sunday’s meetings.
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This 5-passenger midsize wagon thrives in all seasons, showing the kind of pluck we’d like to think is our birthright.
Arcan Cetin, 20, is accused of killing five people Friday in a northern Washington state Macy’s store.
Four drug companies see success in trials targeting protein linked to headaches.
The Nantucket native shouted out many friends and family who were there to root her on for the conclusion of her tour.
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Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump need to show voters another sideAfter months of polling in the general election, it is clear that no one likes it when these candidates are “being themselves.”
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‘This is home’Keith Leblanc and Kelly Monnahan create a haven for themselves, family, and friends in the piney hills of outer Cape Cod.
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For Maine restaurateur, a gun debate turns nasty
Christopher L. Gasper: The rest of the NFL doesn’t get it: Why the Patriots succeed
Boston Latin School to lose top standing in latest test scores
Well, well, well ... look what the drought’s doing now
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