“The promise that he seemed to represent when he first came to Boston, it seemed to herald a new day,” said a Boston College historian.
2017
New Secret Santa spreads cheer, $100 bills, at Standish food pantry
Secret Santa Maine, and Mrs. Claus, are taking over for Secret Santa Portland, who retired this year.
Southern California braces for return of winds
The blaze is 60 percent contained but could grow into the state’s biggest wildfire ever.
Janet Benshoof, champion of women’s reproductive rights, dies at 70
She spent 40 years after Roe v. Wade fighting to uphold the case’s legacy in the U.S. and to expand such freedom around the world.
Bitcoin’s smaller rivals achieving fast growth
In the past seven days, so-called alternative coins Verge, Tron, Qtum and Cardano have soared at least 300 percent.
Former Orbitz CEO joins leadership team at struggling Uber
Barney Harford had been a friendly rival of the money-losing ride company’s newly named CEO.
Al Franken’s last day as a senator will be Jan. 2
The Democrat from Minnesota announced two weeks ago that he would resign in response to allegations of sexual misconduct.
Richmond girls basketball silences Winthrop
Bobcats assert themselves in Class C South.
Uber loses court decision on how it’s regulated in Europe
The ruling that it’s a transport company, not a technology service, will crimp the ride-hailing company’s operations in some nations.
Negotiators in Congress struggle to avert government shutdown
The House and Senate have until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill.