US women set world record, win gold in 4 x 100-meter relay

Carmelita Jeter celebrated after crossing the finish line to win the women's 4 x 100-meter relay.

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The US won the Olympic women’s 4 x 100-meter relay in a world-record time of 40.82 seconds, breaking the old record of 41.37 by East Germany in 1985.

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Revolving Museum comes to a stop

The museum, which moved to Lowell 10 years ago with great fanfare, is closing its doors on a colorful past.

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The words and music of hatecore

A decade after he profiled the neo-Nazi band that Wisconsin shooter Wade Michael Page once played in, Geoff Edgers recalls unsettling memories of the hatecore scene.

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Tornado watch issued for all of Mass.

A tornado watch is in effect for all of the state until 9 p.m., the National Weather Service said today, as strong thunderstorms arrive from Western and Central Massachusetts.

Brown demands Warren repay taxpayers for mailings

Senator Scott Brown wants Elizabeth Warren to pay the state the $276,000 spent to mail thousands of voter registration forms to welfare recipients.

Suffolk Downs pays $400,000 fee, applies for casino license

The preliminary applications are only the first step of a long review process that will stretch into 2013.

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At least one presidential debate needs a female moderator

The debate commission should recognize women’s concerns and their place in the electorate, says former ABC News anchor Carole Simpson.

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Cape Cod Canal and bridges

The Cape Cod Canal was opened with much fanfare on July 29, 1914. It bore only a slight resemblance to the canal we know today.

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Bain Capital, with $65 billion in assets, has been squarely in the political limelight ever since Mitt Romney’s Republican primary rivals began knocking his private-sector background as “vulture capitalism.”

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How Bain Capital is trying — reluctantly — to clean up its name

A new mural by Os Gemeos, a complement to their ICA show, covers the exterior wall of a giant air intake structure on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway.

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Boston Municipal Court Judge Raymond Dougan.

Judges cannot be forced to explain rulings, SJC says

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Making new dance overnight in the 24 Hour ChoreoFest

The first step when construction resumes on 45 acres of former railyards will be building a 19-floor residential and retail tower.

NorthPoint to resume with residential tower

Quarterback Tom Brady only saw action on the game’s first two series but he had plenty to say to his receiving corps.

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Change of seasons is welcome

Since the July 2 low of $3.36, the average price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts has risen 6.5 percent to $3.58, according to AAA Southern New England.

Bucking industry analysts’ predictions, gasoline prices are on the rise this summer

Carter Schultz and David van Mering make up the duo Aer. They will celebrate the release of their debut album, “Bright Side,” Saturday at the Paradise.

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Boston duo Aer’s mellow sound meets the fast track

(From left) Super PAC App cofounder Dan Siegel, Sosolimited cofounder Eric Gunther, and Nimblebot.com chief executive Nadeem Mazen are all working on free digital tools to help voters evaluate truthfulness in this fall’s political campaigns.

Cambridge firms develop software to check campaign facts

A blue shark photographed off the coast of Rhode Island in July has a fish hook in its mouth.

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Time to move past ‘Jaws’

Sarah Attar is one of two women to represent Saudi Arabia, which had never before sent females to the Games.

Female Muslim Olympians try to bring more progress

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Dwight Howard spoke during a news conference in this June 10, 2009, file photo.

Dwight Howard traded to Lakers in four-team deal

Howard was the centerpiece of a four-team, 12-player swap that was completed Friday after NBA officials reviewed the deal.

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MBTA bus driver Lataria Milton (center) was escorted by family and friends past the media after her arraignment at Roxbury District Court.

MBTA bus driver arraigned on charges of striking officer

Lataria Milton, who is charged with allegedly striking a longtime parking officer, was released on personal recognizance.

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Mother, missing daughter reunited by troopers

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Change of seasons is welcome

Fishing boats in Gloucester in April 1933.

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Gloucester 2.0

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Teen Empowerment chasing a miracle in Boston

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Joe Kennedy III sails on, amid a storm of family troubles

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Ebola outbreak is quelled — this time

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Latest, greatest technology may be overkill for most students

The Zakim bridge in 2002.

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A bright idea for the Zakim Bridge

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Bulger wants to do it his way

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NBA proposal to change Olympics isn’t moving

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Goldman Sachs cleared in subprime mortgage inquiry

Goldman Sachs has disclosed that it was cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into a $1.3 billion subprime mortgage deal, a surprising victory for the bank.

Politics

Mitt Romney’s campaign praised the Tax Policy Center when it took aim at Rick Perry’s policies last year, but called it “liberal” last week after it criticized Romney’s tax plan.

Nonpartisan groups defend neutrality in harsh climate

When a nonpartisan group publishes a harsh critique of a candidate, its independence can often be the first thing under siege.

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The 17-month-old conflict in Syria has defied all international attempts to calm the bloodshed.

Regime hits Aleppo as Syrian rebels run low on weapons

Rebels and activists on Friday appealed to the international community to send weapons.

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A new mural by Os Gemeos, a complement to their ICA show, covers the exterior wall of a giant air intake structure on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway.

Strolling through the ruins of street art

Otavio Pandolfo and his brother Gustavo have a sprightly, one-room show at the ICA, which is complemented by three murals around the city.

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“Searching for Sugar Man’’ tells the surprising story of a ’70s folk singer from Detroit whose music caught on in South Africa.

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ a sweetly rewarding mystery

An astonishing rock documentary that seems pure urban legend.

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