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Man injured when his car crashes into building in Hyde Park, Fire Department says
A car crashed into a building in Hyde Park late Tuesday night, sending the driver to the hospital, according to the Boston Fire Department. The vehicle crashed into a one-story building at 1154 River St. at about 10:30 p.m., said Fire spokesman Steve MacDonald.
Charles River Laboratories buys 75 percent of Chinese drug discovery company Vital River
Wilmington drug research company Charles River Laboratories International Inc. said Tuesday it has agreed to buy a 75 percent ownership stake in Vital River, a Chinese provider of pharmaceutical research models and related services, for about $27 million. Charles River said the acquisition would help it expand in the fast-growing Chinese market for drug discovery and development. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.
Belmont makes plans for possibility Mitt Romney will vote at his hometown precinct
By Evan Allen, Town Correspondent If Mitt Romney votes at his hometown precinct, Belmont will be ready. On Tuesday night, Police Chief Richard McLaughlin and...
Scott Brown says debate not necessary, Warren wants to reschedule
WESTPORT -- Senator Scott Brown said today that there was no need for a final debate with Elizabeth Warren, his Democratic opponent, while she said she would be willing to participate in a rescheduled match-up on Thursday night. Brown did not rule out rescheduling the debate, which had been slated for tonight, but made clear that he had little interest in in doing so. “We’ve already had three debates. I had two radio debates that she didn’t participate in,” Brown said in Westport, where he was touring storm damage. He said voters now know where the candidates stand.
5 mistakes parents make when helping toddlers develop skills
In the age of e-books for toddlers and endless TV programs aimed at the nursery school set, kids today become technologically savvy soon aft ...
Trick or Treat at Fenway Park
Unfortunately, Red Sox fans were treated to more tricks than treats this past season, but that’s ancient history now and we’re looking forward to next year’s World Series with John Farrell. Until then, head to the Park for some trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, magic, face painting, and balloon artists at this free 76th Acts of Kindness event.
Boston.com wins three EPPY Awards
Boston.com, a digital publication of The Boston Globe, has won three EPPY awards, including Best Entertainment site for the second year in a row,...
This award-winning picture blog tells news and feature stories through photographs -- really big photographs.
Report: Variations in quality of care a ‘hidden’ curriculum for new doctors at teaching hospitals
A report from the Dartmouth Atlas Project compares quality of care at 23 teaching hospitals using Medicare data. Wide variations point to a ...
Video: Bobby Valentine interview on Costas Tonight
Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more. Former Red Sox manager...
Tunisian young people insist that recent violence does not reflect the values that launched the Arab Spring
Protests broke out in Tunisia last week in response...
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A day for indigenous people
By Priyanka Borpujari October can evoke ambiguous feelings among indigenous peoples across the world. About 200 members of the Penan tribe, in Malaysia, have expanded...
How to hack a hurricane
Yesterday, while most hurricane-bound Internet addicts were tracking the storm or posting ... (By Sarah Laskow, 10/30/12, 10:45 AM)
Yesterday, while most hurricane-bound Internet addicts were tracking the storm or posting ... (By Sarah Laskow, 10/30/12, 10:45 AM)
White Sox decline option on Youkilis
The White Sox today made two moves of interest to Red Sox fans....
Patriots release LB Carpenter
The Patriots made a roster move Tuesday, releasing linebacker Bobby Carpenter. He had played in the past four games after being signed on Oct. 3...
Kevin Garnett talks about why he didn't shake Ray Allen's hand
By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff MIAMI -- Ray Allen tried to greet his former teammates late in the first quarter Tuesday when he walked to...
Claude Julien leads Winthrop youth team to 3-2 win
By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff HAVERHILL -- Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien, back behind a bench today at Haverhill Valley Forum, helped coach the Winthrop...
Deep thoughts on the Celtics' chances
Assuming health, the Celtics now run 10 deep, maybe 12 on some nights, which sounds awfully good in theory. But NBA champions are generally monarchies, not democracies, and nobody knows that as well as Danny Ainge or Doc Rivers.
Defeated
...That's how manager Bobby Valentine and the Red Sox look as their calamity of a season comes to a close. The Sox snapped their seven-game...
Nets jersey was never a good fit
The New Jersey Nets will play their final game in the Garden State on Monday evening when they conclude a typical Netsian season by playing the Philadelphia 76ers. Next season they will do what they should have done 35 years ago --- play their home games somewhere else, in this case, Brooklyn.
Valentine's Night
Bobby V steals the spotlight and upstages Johnny F's big day at Fenway...
Eight questions about the Celtics
Who will be the Celtics' best bench player? They're biggest threat in the division? How will the "old guys'' fare? Gary Dzen and Chad Finn have all the answers.
2012-13 NBA prediction roundup
The NBA season has yet to start, and already Ray Allen's duplicitous complex has become tiresome. Whatever disrespect the Celtics showed their former guard by...
BC graduation rate third in the nation
By Julian Benbow, Globe staff The NCAA released its annual graduation success rate data Friday, and Boston College was tied for third in the nation...
Everett gets back to business
By Eric Russo, Globe Correspondent EVERETT -- Besides some leftover rain showers and a couple of blown down banners, you would have never known a...
Udinese rains on Roma's parade
In the end, AS Roma has no one to blame but itself.
NHMS's `miracle baby' makes Magic Mile debut
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff LOUDON, N.H. --- Katie Ann Hebert, the baby that was delivered in the parking lot of New Hampshire Motor Speedway,...
Registration closed for 2013 Boston Marathon
Registration for the 2013 Boston Marathon has closed, the Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday.
New England's Paralympians
Take a look at New Englanders who are competing in the
Europe wins Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, Ill. -- In stunning fashion, Europe retained the Ryder Cup Sunday, winning 8.5 singles points to give Jose Maria Olazabal a most improbable victory,...
The best sports photography of the week
To kneel or not to kneel: kicking deep and touchbacks
The changes to NFL kickoff rules have been in place for a year and a half. Have return teams properly adjusted?...
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Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher spark pregnancy rumors
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, dressed casually for a...
Who’s who at fund-raiser for Hong Lok House
There were a few familiar faces at a fund-raiser for the new Hong Lok House, being built in Chinatown by Rogerson Communities for the Greate ...
Kimmel, Fallon: Despite Sandy, the show must go on
UPDATE [1:42 p.m.]: The show won't go on after all. Jimmy Kimmel has cancelled his Monday night show. The show told EW.com in a...
Greater Boston author readings Oct. 28-Nov. 3
SUNDAY: Jane Kohuth (“Duck Sock Hop”) will read at 11...
MIT students go 'Gangnam Style'
The MIT Korean Students Association decided to film their own take on Psy's "Gangnam Style" video with a Cambridge spin. The video's page features the lengthy list of appearances made by MIT faculty and staff including Dean of Admissions......
Arnold Schwarzenegger to reprise Conan the Barbarian role
View image Sixty-five-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to play Conan the Barbarian in an upcoming Universal Studios film, "The Legend of Conan." The former California governor starred in the same role in the two previous films in the franchise, "Conan......
Halloween Horror Movies, Oct. 27-28
Fright night is coming. The 12th annual Halloween Horror Movie Marathon starts with a double feature of The Exorcist (1973) and The Thing (1982)....
Trick or Treat at Fenway Park
Unfortunately, Red Sox fans were treated to more tricks than treats this past season, but that’s ancient history now and we’re looking forward to next year’s World Series with John Farrell. Until then, head to the Park for some trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, magic, face painting, and balloon artists at this free 76th Acts of Kindness event.
Review: Peak Organic Hop Noir
Most of you reading this blog are craft beer diehards, but sometimes I'm asked to explain a little bit about the styles of beer I'm...
Never too late for muscadet & oysters
When it comes to classic wine and food pairings, there are few we crave more than muscadet and oysters. So when we realized we had...
October upload gallery is live
I have added it to the entry describing this month's contest, or you can just use this link: Upload your photo entry here, and see...
In a former textile mill in New Hampshire, Walt Siegl cranks out custom motorcycles
One of the things I like most is discovering new businesses that are housed in old New England mill buildings, so when I heard about a guy named Walt Siegl who was building custom motorcycles in Harrisville, New Hampshire, I made a point to stop by....
Cleaning out your financial closet
By John Napolitano, Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts John Napolitano is president of the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts and chief executive of US Wealth...
Do you rule out any house with a wet basement?
We are not experiencing flooding like New York City and other coastal cities on the east coast. But, homeowners wondered about their basements yesterday. Every...
Apple live streaming today's announcement
Apple is live streaming its likely announcement of a mini iPad today, a change from how the tech giant unveiled high-profile devices in recent years....
Here's your guide to personnel changes in Massachusetts
New York subway a ghost town in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy
Normally bustling 24/7, New York City's subway system had a decidedly different look Monday as Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast, forcing a widespread closure...
Bringing all the latest news, conditions, deals and events from the ski mountains of New England to your computer.
I've got no libido
Q: I'm in my early 30s and my girlfriend of seven years is in her mid-20s. We've lived together for five years and while...
Lush opens sixth Massachusetts location, one more on the way
It's a good week for beauty lovers. Lush, a "self-appointed cosmetic deli," opened doors in the Mall at Chestnut Hill this week, bringing their boatloads...
New England Aquarium to hold free public lectures beginning Nov. 1
The public is invited to three free events on climate change at the New England Aquarium examining the science and impact of manmade climate...
One delicious way to get through the storm
Tracey Zabar (above) wrote "One Sweet Cookie," in which 70 well-known New York chefs give her their favorite cookie recipes. And yes, she's related...
Fifth grader has few friends
My son is in 5th grade, he's smart, hyper active, and very insecure. Since he started 5th grade, he hasn't been able to make friends....
Surviving the elections on Facebook
One more week. Have you defriended anyone on Facebook yet, this election season? Been defriended yourself? Hidden certain people's newsfeeds? How are you surviving the election...
Ski, skate, board and ride consignment event -- Clean the closets now
If you're house-bound with today's storm and looking for something to do, you might check if you have sports gear you can clean out to...
Library of American Landscape History turns 20
By Carol Stocker Landscape architects and historians from around the country converged on the Boston Athenaeum Saturday night to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the...
November/Decemeber 2012 cover!
Architecture and construction by Luke Mandle of Two Ton. It's Design New England's Sixth Anniversary, and in our November/December issue (in home and online next...
My half marathon playlist
This Sunday. My half marathon is THIS SUNDAY! And while I'm freaking out and eating a giant 'ole bowl of nerves just about every morning...
Cities and towns moving ahead with Halloween plans after Hurricane Sandy, plus safety tips
Photo submitted by Jeffrey of NatickTJ, 4, of Natick, is dressing up this year as the Incredible Hulk. The Frankenstorm will not keep young Frankensteins...
Shoe tester puts his sole into the job
By Cindy Atoji Keene Shoes today are more than...
Resources for HR professionals from the Northeast Human Resources Association
For Australians, Nissan drops a V-8 in the Altima
Sadly, this racing-spec Altima is only for the Australian V-8 Supercars series. ...