Words warm, combative as GOP nominates Romney

On the day Mitt Romney was formally nominated, his wife, Ann, spoke of the softer side of her husband in a prime-time address while keynote speaker Governor Chris Christie rallied the party.

A speech by Ann Romney— the nominee’s wife and most important political adviser — was the centerpiece of the night.

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A speech by Ann Romney— the nominee’s wife and most important political adviser — was the centerpiece of the night.

Mitt Romney joined Ann after she addressed the convention, making his first appearance on stage.

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Mitt Romney joined Ann after she addressed the convention, making his first appearance on stage.

N.J. Governor Chris Christie rallied the party toward a path of hard decisions and hard work.

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N.J. Governor Chris Christie rallied the party toward a path of hard decisions and hard work.

Former US Rep. Artur Davis, who seconded President Obama’s nomination at the DNC in 2008, spoke to Republican delegates.

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Former US Rep. Artur Davis, who seconded President Obama’s nomination at the DNC in 2008, spoke to Republican delegates.

Scott Romney, brother of the GOP presidential candidate, cheered after reading down the votes for the state of Michigan.

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Scott Romney, brother of the GOP presidential candidate, cheered after reading down the votes for the state of Michigan.

Republican delegates said the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of Day 2.

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Republican delegates said the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of Day 2.

Speaker of the House John Boehner addressed delegates on Day 2.

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Speaker of the House John Boehner addressed delegates on Day 2.

Rep. Ron Paul entered the arena for Day 2 of the convention.

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Rep. Ron Paul entered the arena for Day 2 of the convention.

Alan Philp, of Colorado, wore an elephant hat during the convention.

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Alan Philp, of Colorado, wore an elephant hat during the convention.

Michigan delegate Linda Lee Tarver showed off her GOP-inspired ring .

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Michigan delegate Linda Lee Tarver showed off her GOP-inspired ring .

One convention goer wore Stars and Stripes heels.

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One convention goer wore Stars and Stripes heels.

A prayer Room was set up on the 5th level of the Tampa Bay Times Forum for the convention.

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A prayer Room was set up on the 5th level of the Tampa Bay Times Forum for the convention.

Luis Larotta (left) and Jeremy Blosser of the Texas delegation chant

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Luis Larotta (left) and Jeremy Blosser of the Texas delegation chant "point of order" during the convention.

The cowboy hats of the Texas Delegates formed a pattern.

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The cowboy hats of the Texas Delegates formed a pattern.

Protesters marched through a downtown street during an organized protest on the first full day of the Republican National Convention.

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Protesters marched through a downtown street during an organized protest on the first full day of the Republican National Convention.

Protesters also marched with an effigy of Romney during the demonstration.

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Protesters also marched with an effigy of Romney during the demonstration.

Delegates faced photographers and cameras as they posed for the official Republican National Convention photograph.

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Delegates faced photographers and cameras as they posed for the official Republican National Convention photograph.

ENC Chairman Reince Priebus gaveled open Day 2 of the convention.

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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus gaveled open Day 2 of the convention.

Paul Ryan worked hard at working the crowd in his first campaign, in 1998. He developed a reputation as a political charmer, with what some opponents call a cutthroat political instinct.

In his first run, Paul Ryan made lasting mark

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Mitt Romney is no washout

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Hurricane Isaac raked the Louisiana coast and headed for New Orleans late Tuesday, with brutal timing that made up for much of what it lacked in punch.

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For those in the state with ties to Louisiana’s coast, Isaac’s approach to New Orleans recalls the dread they felt as Hurricane Katrina loomed seven years ago.

Campaign aims to spur end-of-life conversations

Called The Conversation Project, the national campaign encourages open and honest discussions among families and friends about how they want to live life at the end.

MassDOT University instructor Karen Coffey told transportation workers to do their best to empathize with customers.

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Customer service ranks high on MBTA curriculum

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Tight end Aaron Hernandez now stands at the precipice of becoming the favorite and most dangerous target for quarterback Tom Brady on a Super Bowl quest.

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There were about 800 at the funeral service for Genevieve “Marie” Phillip in Dorchester on Tuesday.

At funeral, plea for help solving triple homicide

There were about 800 people at the funeral for Genevieve Phillip, who died alongside two high school friends when they were shot to death as they sat in a car on Aug. 12.

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Fidelity’s Abigail Johnson spoke earlier this year to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

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“A storybook marriage? No, not at all. What Mitt Romney and I have is a real marriage.”

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