Francis X. Bellotti, former Mass. lieutenant governor and attorney general, dies at 101
He repeatedly won election as attorney general, but failed in multiple bids for the governorship.
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A state agency that issues student loans has sued thousands of borrowers
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority says it is beholden to bond holders who purchase its loans; critics say the agency goes too far.
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10 biographies and memoirs for the nonfiction reader in your life
These true stories range from a "meow-moir" of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics. -
Boston City Council prepares to weigh ethics committee, approves annual tax rates
The proposal for a new ethics committee comes as one council member now faces federal charges. -
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to coach the Tar Heels
The former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl winner surprises many by taking college job. -
From inflatable balloons to vibrating pills, scientists are getting creative with weight loss
Both methods stimulate the stomach to provide a sense of fullness that is then signaled to the brain. -
Some colleges advise international students to return to campus by mid-January
A housing glitch at Harvard taps into broader fears among international students over immigration policies and rising hostility.
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