BC Law School gets Thomas More statue

Boston College Law School yesterday hosted a dedication ceremony for a newly installed sculpture of St. Thomas More that was donated by a family that is known for its generosity throughout the city of Boston. The statue is the latest gift from the Privitera...

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Mass. ahead of U.S. rebound

Massachusetts employers increasingly have been more confident about hiring, reflecting the nearly 300,000 jobs added nationally last month — the most in two years. "We're moving out of the post-recession into the post-recovery," said Andre Mayer, senior...

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Cambridge co. seeks FDA OK for cancer drug

A Cambridge company plans to seek federal regulatory approval this year for a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer after positive late-stage trial results were announced this week. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals said its MM-398 drug, used in combination with...

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House OKs direct wine shipments

Residents are one step closer to getting wine shipped from out of state to their doorstep after House lawmakers approved a proposal that was included as an amendment to the state budget. "We overcame a large hurdle, having one branch of the Legislature...

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Nike CEO: Converse steps up

There's no regret from Nike when it comes to its $305 million purchase of North Andover-based Converse in 2003. "It's an important part of Nike," CEO Mark Parker said yesterday. "It's been one of the best acquisitions we've made." Revenue for Converse...

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TD Garden shows off $70M redo plan

TD Garden representatives yesterday unveiled new details of a planned two-year, $70 million renovation at the Hub sports venue, showing off plans for an overhaul of the Legends Club, as well as upgrades to the concourses and an expansion of the pro shop....

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Harvard’s investments fuel protest

A blockade of Harvard University President Drew Faust's office yesterday failed to convince school officials to divest from fossil fuel companies, but students pledged not to give up. "This is the first of many big steps we're prepared to take," said...

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Station at a crossroads

With the redevelopment of Boston's Downtown Crossing on its way, a property owner-supported group hopes upgrades also will be made to the bustling underground MBTA station. "What happens below ground is just as important as what happens above ground,"...

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Mad Magazine's Al Feldstein dies at 88

NEW YORK — Before "The Daily Show," ''The Simpsons" or even "Saturday Night Live," Al Feldstein helped show America how to laugh at authority and giggle at popular culture. Millions of young baby boomers looked forward to that day when the new issue...

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Boston seeks guru to smarten up its digital presence

Boston is launching a nationwide search for a chief digital officer who will be charged with bringing government-citizens relations into the 21st century. "We're looking for a dynamic leader to enhance our position as the nation's most digitally connected...

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Economy is expected to improve as year progresses

WASHINGTON — The economy likely stumbled at the start of this year, but there's probably little reason to worry: Economists foresee a solid rebound with the end of a harsh winter. The Commerce Department on Wednesday will issue the first of three estimates...

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Users bemoan e-cigarette laws in NYC, Chicago

NEW YORK — Laws in New York and Chicago making electronic cigarettes subject to the same regulations as tobacco are taking effect, and their sellers and users are steadfast in their opposition. The New York law — along with the measure in Chicago, one...

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Deutsche Bank net profit falls 34 percent

FRANKFURT, Germany — Deutsche Bank AG said Tuesday that net profit fell 34 percent in the first quarter as slower trading of bonds and foreign exchange weighed on revenues. Germany's biggest bank made 1.10 billion euros ($1.52 billion) compared with...

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Users bemoan e-cigarette bans in NYC, Chicago

NEW YORK — Laws in New York and Chicago making electronic cigarettes subject to the same regulations as tobacco are taking effect, and their sellers and users are steadfast in their opposition. The New York ban — along with the measure in Chicago, one...

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Gas up 8 cents per gallon in Mass.

BOSTON — The cost of fueling a car in Massachusetts continues to soar, with gas up another 8 cents per gallon in the past week. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that self-serve, regular jumped to an average of $3.68 per gallon. That's 17 cents...

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Tony Blair pressed on role he and George W. Bush played in growth of terrorism

Was the leadership of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President George W. Bush in the post-9/11 landscape in any way responsible for the growth of Islamic terrorism? That was the question posed by NBC's David Gregory to Blair on today's...

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Conference touts industry changes

State officials and manufacturing execs hope to send the message that the industry's days of smoke-filled factories are being replaced by greater opportunities, higher salaries and cleaner technology. "It not only pays well, but we're very competitive...

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Microsoft fan goes Pro

I was wrong. In February, I wrote of the MacBook Air and Pro that "neither laptop has wowed me enough to stay away from the Microsoft Store just yet." Fast-forward two months to yesterday, when I took the plunge and bought a MacBook Pro. I think I'd...

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With ethanol fuel, no gas line antifreeze needed

This past winter I added gas line antifreeze and water remover when I refueled my car. Is this really necessary since gasoline is 10 percent ethanol? No, adding a gas line antifreeze is not necessary when using ethanol-blended fuel. The ethanol —...

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State seeks cyber aces

A series of high-profile cyber attacks over the past year has prompted Gov. Deval Patrick to invite an elite group of techies to compete next weekend in a Cyber Aces State Championship aimed at putting the best among them into desperately needed cyber-security...

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Workplace Diversity Job Fair Monday, April 28, 2014

Workplace Diversity Job Fair Monday, April 28, 2014 10:00-4:00 Boston Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Ave., Boston Job seekers, don't miss this exciting opportunity The Boston Herald is hosting the 21st annual Workplace Diversity Job...

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