State doctors' group to meet on addiction crisis

WALTHAM, Mass. — The state's growing heroin and prescription drug abuse crisis is getting the attention of the Massachusetts Medical Society. The group representing more than 24,000 physicians will devote its annual Public Health Leadership forum to...

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Indiana faces long road to restore image after religious law

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana tourism agencies are rolling out campaigns emphasizing that everyone is welcome, but it might not be enough to quickly restore the state's battered image after a backlash over its religious objections law. An uproar sparked by...

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Journalism school to release review of Rolling Stone article

RICHMOND, Va. — News organizations following up on Rolling Stone's horrifying tale of a gang rape at the University of Virginia exposed serious flaws in the report and the Charlottesville Police Department said its four-month investigation found no evidence...

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Area hospital to use new security device

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will be rolling out new, non-lethal devices for its security staff in the coming weeks, as hospitals across the country have seen an increase in violent attacks by patients. "As the services in the community decrease, more...

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Techies mine data to reveal secrets about living in Boston

Allston-Brighton residents file the most complaints about graffiti, adding a bike lane on Blue Hill Avenue would be the best way to cut down on accidents, and Hub residents find trash problems more irritating than slow snow removal. Those are some of...

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Iran stocks soar after nuclear framework deal

TEHRAN, Iran — The Tehran Stock Exchange has rallied after world powers clinched a nuclear framework agreement with Tehran, reflecting hopes that some crippling international sanctions could soon be lifted. The official IRNA news agency says the Tehran...

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Regulators take comments in April on herring rule changes

AUGUSTA, Maine — Federal fishery regulators are taking comments until the end of the month about planned changes to the rules they use to set catch limits for Atlantic herring. Regulators say they are planning to change the rules to make sure herring...

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Giant atom smasher starts up after 2-year shutdown

BERLIN — The world's biggest particle accelerator is back in action after a two-year shutdown and upgrade, embarking on a new mission that scientists hope could give them a look into the unseen dark universe. Scientists at the European Organization...

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Kentucky's 1st loss draws best TV rating for semi since '93

INDIANAPOLIS — Wisconsin's win over previously undefeated Kentucky drew the highest preliminary television rating for an NCAA semifinal in 22 years. The Badgers' 71-64 victory Saturday night averaged a 13.3 overnight rating and 24 share across TBS,...

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Exporting Philly: Cheesesteaks, ices and pretzels go global

PHILADELPHIA — The man intent on taking the Philly cheesesteak global saw a familiar sight from home on a recent trip to Florida: a Wawa. The hoagie-making, coffee-brewing convenience and gas chain from the Philadelphia area is pushing hard into the...

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