LOCAL NEWS

Youth basketball program promotes academics, teamwork

If you're not balling in the classroom, you won't be balling on the court. It's that simple. The young all-stars in Tony Richards' "No Books No Ball" program know this. That's why they can't wait to show off their report cards and academic rewards during the marking term. More »

Hotspots: Emerald Lounge

Boston is known for its hotel lounge scene with venues like the Westin's Bar 10, the InterContinental's RumBa and the W Hotel Lounge. The newly-erected Revere Hotel's Emerald Lounge falls in line with the quality of these longstanding venues as a four-diamond standard hotel, but in addition to quality, they are elevating the downtown hospitality experience by infusing it with a young, vibrant vibe. More »

Patrick seeks to modify juvenile sentencing laws

In what is considered to be a key step in creating a fairer system of justice for juveniles, Gov. Deval Patrick filed legislation that would extend the juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 years old to 18 years old and eliminate mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of first-degree murder. More »

Student assignment: It's our choice to make

With your support, in the coming weeks we will achieve meaningful education reforms that will benefit an entire generation of students and the broader community. Today I am asking for your help so we can move forward together. More »

NATIONAL NEWS

Black History: James R. Hamm: News dealer, local leader

African American James R. Hamm established one of the oldest news dealer companies in Boston in the late 19th century and exhibited leadership in local affairs. He was born the son of Martha and Braxton Hamm in Henrico County, Va. in 1857. Hamm first came to Boston in 1879, but soon left for New York and gained experience in the news dealer field. More »

NFL strikes out on minority coach hiring this season

What do NFL front offices and the White House have in common? Sadly for both, this has been a season of hiring where diversity has declined. The NFL is 0 for 8 and the White House is 0 for 4 in the early stages of appointments in this term. More »

State House to the White House: Gun reform advances

"No one hunts with an assault rifle. No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer and too many innocent people have died already. End the madness, now!" New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo More »

HEALTH

Headaches: A universal pain in the neck

In the vast and ever-growing world of human pain and suffering, the headache gets little respect. More »

Chronic condition may need stronger relief

Hazel Reese, 66, knows a lot about headaches. She should. She has suffered them for the last 50 years. Her migraine was hormone-related and returned like clockwork every month. Her father gently massaged her temples before she went to sleep. "When I woke up, they'd [her headache] be gone," she said. More »

Relax, take a deep breath ... stop that headache

Got a headache? Who doesn't? The economy is still shaky. The first day of school is too far off for working parents. And the jackhammer down the street -- or that heated argument moments ago -- probably isn?t helping either. More »

Triggers

Although it is not always possible to prevent a headache, it may be possible to reduce its frequency by determining and avoiding what cause it. Triggers are factors that spark a headache. Most triggers are related to migraines but may be related to cluster and tension-type headaches as well. More »

Which one is it?

The three most common types of headaches vary in their symptoms More »