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“Cheugy,” “omicron” among 2021鈥檚 most mispronounced words

December 7, 2021 at 11:25 a.m.

“Cheugy” is apparently a lot to chew on. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce have something in common -- broadcasters butcher their names.

Phil Saviano, key clergy sex abuse whistleblower, dies at 69

November 28, 2021 at 10:22 p.m.

Phil Saviano, a clergy sex abuse survivor and whistleblower who played a pivotal role in exposing decades of predatory assaults by Roman Catholic priests in the United States, has died....

Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s

May 21, 2021 at 8:05 a.m.

A highly contagious disease originating far from America's shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but a divided public agonizes over getting jabbed.

If you don’t laugh, you cry: Coping with coronavirus through humor

March 26, 2020 at 10:52 a.m.

Neil Diamond posts a fireside rendition of "Sweet Caroline" with its familiar lyrics tweaked to say, "Hands ... washing hands." A news anchor asks when social distancing will end because...

FILE – In this April 17, 2017, file photo, runners cross the Boston Marathon start line in Hopkinton, Mass. The 124th Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020. Boston Marathon organizers say they’re postponing the prestigious race until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

March 13, 2020 at 8:55 a.m.

Organizers of the Boston Marathon, the planet's most celebrated footrace, are postponing the event until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday.

Elite runner鈥檚 close call inspires road safety campaign

November 3, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

When a distracted driver nearly hit elite marathoner Kaitlin Goodman, she tore her hamstring and nearly dashed her Olympic dreams.

Be mine? Maker of candy hearts, Necco Wafers sold at auction

May 23, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival Wednesday:...

Boston gets Dutch treat with new art donations

November 12, 2017 at 8:44 p.m.

Boston's art scene is getting a Dutch treat with a twist: a flurry of donated 17th-century masterpieces that experts say will change the city's museum landscape for decades to come.

U.S. marathon legend Meb Keflezighi nears the end of the road

March 24, 2017 at 1:16 a.m.

Meb Keflezighi says he'll hang up his racing shoes for good after running next month's Boston Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon in November.

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