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El Salvador Garment Factory Has High Hopes For Curbing Country’s Gang Woes
The League Collegiate Wear factory employs ex-gang members and hopes ...
The League Collegiate Wear factory employs ex-gang members and hopes to keep students out of gangs by offering them jobs, too.
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The Remembrance Project: Wayne Kennen
Wayne Kennen was known to be a quiet, but unwavering ...
Wayne Kennen was known to be a quiet, but unwavering leader in his family -- a protective brother, a creative father, and a dedicated engineer and designer.
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Analyst Discusses Why Scott Walker Likely Suspended His Campaign For President
Boston Globe reporter James Pindell says Scott Walker likely had ...
Boston Globe reporter James Pindell says Scott Walker likely had to suspend his campaign because he "ran out of money." "What drove the money to dry out was his poor debate performances," he continued.
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Report Warns Of Boston’s High Inequality
"We're growing in a very bifurcated way," Jessica Martin, of ...
"We're growing in a very bifurcated way," Jessica Martin, of The Boston Foundation, told WBUR.
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Vigil Held For 2-Year-Old Girl Found Dead On Deer Island
A vigil was held Monday night on Deer Island to ...
A vigil was held Monday night on Deer Island to remember the 2-year-old girl who was discovered dead on the harbor island in June.
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Where Is Cardinal Bernard Law Now?
When critics of the Catholic Church call for more transparency ...
When critics of the Catholic Church call for more transparency and accountability, they often point to Cardinal Bernard Law, who despite being accused of protecting pedophile priests from prosecution in Boston found a comfortable and influential second career at the Vatican.
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Mother, Boyfriend Plead Not Guilty In Death Of 2-Year-Old
In an emotional court hearing Monday, prosecutors laid out the ...
In an emotional court hearing Monday, prosecutors laid out the details of their case against the two people facing murder charges in the death of 2-year-old Bella Bond, whose body was found on Deer Island in June but was not identified until last week.
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Analyst Weighs How Sanders, Clinton Connect With Crowds On Campaign Trail In N.H.
Boston Globe reporter James Pindell, our New Hampshire political analyst, ...
Boston Globe reporter James Pindell, our New Hampshire political analyst, also takes a look at the GOP field of candidates.
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Bostonian Gets Up Close Look At Pope Francis’ Travels In Cuba
Boston resident Micho Spring is traveling with Pope Francis as ...
Boston resident Micho Spring is traveling with Pope Francis as he visits Cuba before heading to the U.S. Tuesday.
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Debate Heats Up Over Plans For 5-Mile Natural Gas Pipeline In West Roxbury
Construction could start as early as Monday after a federal ...
Construction could start as early as Monday after a federal judge in Boston recently ruled the pipeline company can take land in the city by eminent domain. Opponents may have exhausted their legal options. However, their protests highlight a bigger question: how much natural gas is needed to meet the region's energy demands?
