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The Speculation Begins: Another Kennedy in Massachusetts?

As if Romneycare and Brown/Warren weren’t enough, we now have Joe Kennedy III to thank for all kinds of broad-brush Massachusetts-isms from around the country. […]

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Frank Moss on Susan Hockfield: 'She Was Incredibly Supportive'

Moss, the director of the MIT Media Lab from 2006-2011, shared his thoughts in the wake of the news of Hockfield’s departure. “She was incredibly […]

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Former Globe Reporter Anthony Shadid Dies in Syria

Shadid, 43, was reporting inside Syria for nearly a week when he died from an apparent asthma attack on Thursday. He wrote for The New […]

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Susan Hockfield to Step Down

Susan Hockfield, who has served as MIT’s president since 2004, announced today that she plans to step down. She will continue to serve as president […]

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MIT President Susan Hockfield to Step Down

In her letter to the MIT community, she wrote: “MIT has begun the crucial work of planning for a significant new fundraising campaign. A campaign […]

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Wind Farm May Now Take Root

(Photo via ThinkStock.) Yesterday, the state approved a $17.5 billion merger between Northeast Utility and NStar, making the new conglomerate the largest utility provider in […]

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Watch: Joe Kennedy III Announces Bid for Barney Frank's Seat

Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy and the son of former US Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II, starts the three-minute announcement, saying: “I believe […]

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David Ortiz for $14.5 Million: Why Papi is Worth Almost Every Penny

It’s almost certain that Ortiz won’t earn every penny of that raise, but the Sox still need him (which, we saw very clearly in interleague […]

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Dear Gary Loveman: Casinos Are Not Mundane Business

Caesars Entertainment CEO Gary Loveman gave a talk yesterday in front of a group of local powerbrokers at Boston College’s Chief Executives’ Club of Boston. […]

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President Obama's Itinerary vs. GOP Candidates': A Study in Contrasts

Today, President Obama’s day looks something like this: Visiting Hollywood on a fundraising trip that includes a Foo Fighters live performance and a $35,000 per-plate-dinner […]

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Southwest Departs; US Airways Still Ripping People Off

“I miss you, Southwest.” (Photo via ThinkStock) This past weekend marked a sad day for New England, when Southwest stopped direct flights between Boston and […]

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Howie Carr Writes The Same Sal DiMasi Column Twice

Exhibit A: Friday’s third-person commentary “Caged Sal DiMasi Will Sing Like a Bird“; and Exhibit B: This morning’s eerie out-of-body experience “You’re Sal DiMasi & […]

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What the 2012 Massachusetts Budget Looks Like

Beacon Hill is already wrangling about next year’s budget. But what do you know even about this year’s budget? For that matter, do you have […]

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Why Relationship Advice Is a Mixed Bag

Valentine’s Day is over — but February 15 doesn’t mark the end of experts and gurus dishing out the relationship advice. While the days leading […]

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Jeremy Lin for the Win! … and other Ivy Leagues in the NBA

If you haven’t seen Lin’s three-point buzzer beater from last night’s Knicks game, it’s must-see TV. Who would have thought that one of the hottest […]