Harvard to cut professors

Still reeling from the endowment-fund hit it took last year, Harvard University is looking to reduce the number...

Harvard looks to reduce professor ranks

CAMBRIDGE — The dean of Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences said he will reduce the number...

Crimson’s Jeremy Lin forges new hoop path for Asian players

Jeremy Lin has heard every Asian stereotype and joke, and that’s just from his teammates. As one...

Quidditch takes flight at Harvard

It was a bizarre, magical request that apparently even cash-strapped Harvard University couldn’t refuse. ...

Stimulus spending questioned by some

BOSTON — Government watchdogs are questioning the importance of some projects in Massachusetts funded...

Boston University women blank Boston College

Melissa Haber tied the school record with her seventh career shutout and No. 8 Boston University beat Boston...

Kelly’s beefing up in Boston

Bostonians looking to satisfy their cravings for a Kelly’s Roast Beef fix should be able to avoid a road...

Golden cross in Vatican’s collection gets new look

VATICAN CITY — One of the gems of the Vatican’s priceless religious art collection — a 6th century...

Harvard funds anti-rat trash bins to fight rodent scourge

The city today will begin distributing more than 2,600 rodent-resistant trash caddies - paid for by Harvard University...

Uninsured trauma mortality higher

CHICAGO - Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, from car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost...

We Hear: Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Ben Affleck and more...

That Connie Britton and Aimee Teegarden filmed some scenes for the best show on TV, “Friday Night...

Alan Khazei calls for Afghan military mission transfer

BOSTON — Democratic Senate candidate Alan Khazei is calling for a new U.S. approach in Afghanistan. The...

Study: Injured uninsured more likely to die in ER

CHICAGO — Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were...

Poll: Fine print in health care prompts worries

WASHINGTON — What’s it going to cost me? Americans are worried about the fine print in the health...

Sen. Galluccio driven home by cops before hit-and-run

Cambridge police gave a state senator a ride home because they were worried he was too drunk to drive — about...