Boston firm unveils latest in ‘collaborative robots’

A Boston robotics company has unveiled the latest in what it says will be a "family" of manufacturing robots that work alongside humans. "We've always envisioned a family of smart, collaborative robots," said Jim Lawton, an executive with Rethink Robotics....

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Obama drives ahead on climate with government emissions cuts

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ordered the federal government on Thursday to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half over the next decade, driving his climate change agenda forward despite percolating challenges from Republican-led states....

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Snow hurts job market

Stores and restaurants have said that the record-breaking snow buried their business last month, and now there is a little more proof the latest jobs report backs up those tales of woe. The state added 800 jobs last month, but industries most affected...

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'NBC Nightly News' ratings victory comes with question mark -- and perhaps an ethics debate

"NBC Nightly News" topped "ABC World News Tonight" in total viewers last week by a mere 11,000 total viewers — or did it? Well, technically it did — at least by current Nielsen rules. But the 6:30 p.m. newscast apparently didn't do it alone — the final...

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Obama official: Congress should freeze its Iran penalties

WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials told a House committee on Thursday that if a nuclear deal is struck with Iran, lawmakers should leave congressionally imposed sanctions in place for years. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed...

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Boston declares April 15 to be ‘One Boston Day’

April 15 will now be known as "One Boston Day" in the Hub, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced yesterday, a holiday aimed at honoring "the resiliency, generosity and strength of the city" on the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. "The day will...

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New Bedford inks 
casino, developer dealer reach casino deal The developer of a proposed casino in southeastern Massachusetts has reached an agreement with New Bedford as the company competes for the state's final resort casino license. New York City-based...

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Target breach settlement on track for $10M

A Boston lawyer, whose suit against Target Corp. over its staggering 2013 data breach was consolidated into a national class-
action complaint, endorsed a 
$10 million settlement that yesterday won preliminary approval. Preston W. Leonard said the settlement...

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Hot Property: Southie church split up into 20 luxury condos

Luxury condos in the former St. Augustine's Church in South Boston have hit the market, offering buyers an opportunity to live in new, modern units amid high Victorian Gothic architecture, with soaring ceilings and arched windows. Twenty two- and three-bedroom...

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March Madness ratings hit all-time Thursday high for CBS, Turner Sports

CBS and Turner are off to a great ratings start with their joint coverage of college basketball's March Madness, as Thursday's games produced the best-ever overnight rating for a first full day of action. The saw a record five games decided by a single...

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