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February 11, 2016

Irish nanny cleared of killing baby is sued by the parents

An Irish nanny who spent two years in jail over accusations she killed a 1-year-old Massachusetts girl in her care now faces a lawsuit filed by the child's parents after prosecutors dropped a murder charge.

February 11, 2016

Woman charged with stealing from home where bodies found

Authorities say a Massachusetts woman has been charged with stealing items from a man's apartment last year while he and his 11-year-old daughter lay dead inside.

February 11, 2016

80-year-old drug dealer to be sentenced for pot operation

An 80-year-old man who admitted running a sprawling multistate marijuana-dealing operation faces sentencing in federal court in Massachusetts.

February 11, 2016

Number of students applying to Harvard hits record high

Harvard University has received a record 39,044 applications for next fall's freshman class, a nearly 5 percent increase over last year.

February 10, 2016

Man who won new trial on flawed hair evidence seeking bail

A man who spent three decades in prison based in part on a single strand of hair will ask a Massachusetts judge to free him on bail while he awaits a new trial.

February 9, 2016

Officer injured in shootout with Boston Marathon bombers to retire

A transit police officer who was shot and critically wounded during a gun battle between police and the Boston Marathon bombers announced his retirement Tuesday, citing the lingering effects of his injuries.

February 9, 2016

Officer injured in shootout with marathon bombers to retire

A transit police officer who was shot and critically injured during a shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers is retiring.

February 8, 2016

Conan O'Brien to discuss liberal arts education at Harvard

Conan O'Brien is coming to Harvard to talk about the value of a liberal arts education.

February 8, 2016

Suspected heroin dealer in court after Mass. high school student's death

A Massachusetts man pleaded not guilty to heroin possession and distribution charges Monday after a 16-year-old Massachusetts girl died from an apparent overdose in her bed.

February 8, 2016

New England braces for up to 18 inches of snow as blizzard approaches

The second winter storm in four days to hit the Northeast is expected to bring blizzard conditions to southeastern Massachusetts on Monday and leave behind as much as 18 inches of snow.