Health law benefits some hospitals, penalizes others

Several provisions buried in the state’s new 350-page cost-control health care law target specific hospitals.

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Parents and friends recounted the longtime friendship between the three women slain in Sunday night’s shootings on Harlem Street in Dorchester.

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UN panel concludes war crimes perpetrated in Syria

A report released Wednesday accuses pro-government forces and militia of unlawful killing, torture, sexual violence, and indiscriminate attacks.

Judge won’t halt Pennsylvania voter ID law

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Strong thunderstorms trigger flood advisory in region

Weather service officials urged drivers in Eastern Massachusetts to avoid roads covered with water.

Food

Obsession with Julia Child inspires annual feast

The resplendent meal Ric Duarte prepared last week was his 15th annual homage to Julia Child, who would have celebrated her 100th birthday today.

Ric Duarte holds an annual dinner in honor of Julia Child's birthday. He stirred Julia's Cassoulet as it finished in the oven.

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Ric Duarte holds an annual dinner in honor of Julia Child's Aug. 15 birthday. He stirred Julia's cassoulet as it finished in the oven.

Duarte begins planning his dinners a year in advance. Invitations go out in February and friends vie for a spot at the table.

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Duarte begins planning his dinners a year in advance. Invitations go out in February and friends vie for a spot at the table.

Duarte rang a bell in the kitchen to signal the start of dinner.

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Duarte rang a bell in the kitchen to signal the start of dinner.

Chicken liver pate was on the menu.

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Chicken liver pate was on the menu.

Guest Dave Manley helped Duarte serve the chicken liver pate.

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Guest Dave Manley helped Duarte serve the chicken liver pate.

Superlatives from the guests greeted Julia's composed salad nicoise.

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Superlatives from the guests greeted Julia's composed salad Nicoise.

Julia's composed salad nicoise was plated.

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Julia's composed salad Nicoise was plated.

Tarte flambe with bacon and onion.

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Tarte flambe with bacon and onion.

Julia's cassoulet.

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Julia's cassoulet.

Guests raised their glasses for a toast to Duarte, who spent days preparing the meal.

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Guests raised their glasses for a toast to Duarte, who spent days preparing the meal.

From left, Rodney Hess, Scott Knowlton, and Tammy Mathis enjoyed the dinner party at Duarte's Malden home.

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From left, Rodney Hess, Scott Knowlton, and Tammy Mathis enjoyed the dinner party at Duarte's Malden home.

For dessert, Duarte added Julia's crepe suzette to a serving plate with Mousseline au Chocolat and a sugar candy from Whole Foods.

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For dessert, Duarte added Julia's crepes suzette to a serving plate with mousseline au chocolat and a sugar candy from Whole Foods.

Duarte added a bit of heat to Julia's crepe suzette before serving.

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Duarte added a bit of heat to Julia's crepes suzette before serving.

Guests gave Duarte a standing ovation after tasting dessert.

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Guests gave Duarte a standing ovation after tasting dessert.

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On what would have been her 100th birthday, the influence of the cookbook author and television chef remains strong within Boston’s culinary community.

Bobby Valentine’s first season as Red Sox manager has been marred by an apparent lack of respect from players.

Christopher L. Gasper

It’s time to fire Bobby Valentine

Valentine doesn’t deserve to lose his job, but he’ll never be able to control his players if they are empowered to go behind his back and complain to ownership.

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Shortstop Mike Aviles (front) and second baseman Dustin Pedroia couldn’t come up with an infield grounder during the Orioles’ five-run sixth inning.

Orioles crush Red Sox in series opener

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Bruce Springsteen was joined by Steven Van Zandt Tuesday night in concert at Fenway Park. He plays at Fenway again Wednesday night.

Springsteen show is an instant Fenway classic

Bruce Springsteen’s performance at Fenway Park — the first of back-to-back shows — was a combination of old-school showmanship and heartfelt connection with the audience.