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Patrick to sign ‘three strikes’ bill

Governor Patrick dropped his implied threat to veto the bill after lawmakers refused to change it, and in so doing butted up against the limits of his power — and perhaps got the first inkling of his lame-duck status.

Mass. lawmakers pass health care cost-control bill

Governor Patrick said he would sign the bill, which will make Massachusetts the first state to ­establish a target limiting how much providers and insurers spend on medical care.

Worcester man is linked to child porn network

Geoffrey R. Portway was part of an international network and faces child pornography charges after his arrest Friday, according to authorities.

Pedro Ciriaco was welcomed to the dugout after scoring on an error by Tigers second baseman Omar Infante in the fourth inning.

Red Sox 4, Tigers 1

Red Sox win rain-shortened game

Josh Beckett left the game with an injury to his back in the third, but the Red Sox scored four runs off of Justin Verlander in the fourth, and after a rain delay in the sixth, officials called it.

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West Bridge brings balance, invention to Kendall Square

At West Bridge, dishes offer satisfaction through synthesis. And the egg in a jar, wonderful as it is, is just the beginning.

West Bridge just opened in Kendall Square in May, and already the restaurant has become synonymous with its egg in a jar.

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West Bridge just opened in Kendall Square in May, and already the restaurant has become synonymous with its egg in a jar.

The delicious grilled veal chop has bits of dried olive and almond touched with brown sugar, with chard laced and candied orange peel.

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The delicious grilled veal chop has bits of dried olive and almond touched with brown sugar, with chard laced and candied orange peel.

Arctic char is cooked with careful attention, with a crisp brioche crust and just the right amount of rareness at the very center.

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Arctic char is cooked with careful attention, with a crisp brioche crust and just the right amount of rareness at the very center.

Lamb shoulder is among the restaurant’s large-format dishes -- whole roast chicken, bone-in rib eye with confit potato -- designed for sharing.

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Lamb shoulder is among the restaurant’s large-format dishes -- whole roast chicken, bone-in rib eye with confit potato -- designed for sharing.

Springy little cider doughnuts served in a sack are adorable, but they bear no resemblance to what one thinks of as a cider doughnut.

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Springy little cider doughnuts served in a sack are adorable, but they bear no resemblance to what one thinks of as a cider doughnut.

Michael Phelps left the pool after earning a silver in the 200m butterfly.

Michael Phelps makes Olympic history

Phelps earned a gold in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, adding to an earlier silver to make him the most decorated Olympian ever with 19 medals.

Left to right, Needham’s Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, McKayla Maroney, and Kyla Ross celebrated during the final rotation in the Women Gymnastics Team final.

US women win gold in gymnastics

Needham’s Aly Raisman helped lead the Americans to their first gold medal in the team competition since 1996.

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Sweeney, Atchison are likely out for the season

Ryan Sweeney fractured a pinky finger knuckle when he punched a dugout door, and Scott Atchison appears to have a torn ulnar collateral ligament, the Red Sox said.

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When Casey retired as Army chief of staff in 2011, Defense Secretary Robert Gates presented him the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and his wife, Sheila, the Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.

General rallying the troops of Pan-Mass riders

In 2007, General George W. Casey Jr. was named Army chief of staff. In 2011, he retired. On Friday, he will deliver the PMC keynote, and on Saturday, he’ll ride.