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Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty.
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Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty.
Burgers, fries, pizza and high energy drinks impact testicular function in young men, new research out of Harvard suggests.
Harvard Coach Peter Brand sold his Needham home to Jie Zhao, the father of two of his fencers, for a huge profit.
A recent Harvard grad risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be the commencement speaker at Harvard University's graduation, the school announced Friday.
Harvard beat Yale 45-27 Saturday at Fenway Park in the 135th meeting between the two schools.
For however long as body contact is allowed in hockey, teams are going to need players like Wiley Sherman, and he hopes someday he'll be that type of play for the Bruins.
Warren Anderson, 26, admitted that he accessed websites on the "dark web" to obtain child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.
A Harvard professor called coconut oil "one of the worst foods you can eat," during a lecture.
Harvard's student-run newspaper reports one of the university's sororities is ending the female-only Greek life tradition by becoming gender-neutral.
NFL players joined attorneys, professors and others at Harvard Law School for a summit on criminal justice issues.
Mila Kunis has been paraded through Harvard Square by college students dressed in drag.
He would be a precedent-shattering choice for Harvard, injecting a badly-needed dose of diversity into upper management.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a Harvard student was attacked while jogging on Memorial Drive.
Lewandowski is among a list of political figures coming to the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics through a program that's meant to spark discussion on campus.
A Justice Department inquiry into how race influences admissions at Harvard University has left selective colleges bracing for new scrutiny of practices that have helped boost diversity levels to new highs across the Ivy League.
A proposal at Harvard University would ban all fraternities, sororities and single-gender clubs starting in fall 2018.
Harvard researchers are conducting a first-of-its kind study that could change and strengthen the quality of early childhood education across the country.
Nearly a decade after she became Harvard University's first female president, Drew Faust is making plans to step down.
We live in a time where people are ready and willing to debate absolutely anything, no matter how trivial.
A hazmat team was called in after a man was found dead inside the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the Longwood area of Boston.
The Facebook CEO is headed back to Harvard, but this time he'll be giving the commencement speech.
Fresh from her best supporting actress Oscar win for her role in "Fences," Viola Davis is at Harvard University to receive the 2017 Artist of the Year Award from the Harvard Foundation.
Rihanna was honored Tuesday as Harvard's "Humanitarian of the Year" for her charitable efforts, which began at age 18 with her "Believe Foundation" to help terminally ill kids.
Harvard Medical School students and faculty are protesting an upcoming fundraiser at President Donald Trump's Florida resort.
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
Shawn Sullivan, the man accused of killing a woman and burying her body under his garage in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts will be in court Tuesday afternoon.
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
There were tens of thousands of power outages across Massachusetts Tuesday after a storm brought down trees and utility lines.
Jaylen Brown had 41 points and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.
There were tens of thousands of power outages Tuesday after a storm brought down trees and utility lines.
A man accused of killing a woman and burying her body under the garage of his home in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts will be in court Tuesday.
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
Governor Maura Healey promised cheaper bills with a new executive order, but homeowners said that they weren't convinced by the offer.
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 41 points and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Sarah Fillier spent her first two seasons with the New York Sirens accustomed to staring at empty blocks of seats across the bench during home games.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.