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How kids make friends — and why it matters

Ward Jenkins for The Boston Globe

New research from psychologists unlocks the mysterious, complicated, strangely adult way that children connect.

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Seven picks for apple picking

Every apple has a story, and the third- and fourth-generation family growers in the heart of the state’s apple country can tell you lots of them.

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Globe photos of the week

A boy fended off bubbles at King Richard’s Faire, Mitt Romney accepted the Republican presidential nomination, and more scenes from the past week.

Johnnie’s Foodmaster loyalists upset by possible Whole Foods takeover

Shoppers at one Somerville location fretted that the family-owned, no-frills store they depend on for bargain groceries may become an upscale supermarket.

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Romney surveys storm damage in Louisiana

Mitt Romney, hoping to project an aura of leadership, toured damaged areas and declared ‘‘people down here need help.’’

Hoyer, Branch cut as Patriots trim roster

Veteran receiver Deion Branch and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer were surprise cuts as the 53-man roster took shape. Dan Koppen and James Ihedigbo were also released.

Bernanke pushes for further Fed action on economy

Calling high unemployment a “grave concern,” Chairman Ben Bernanke made clear the Federal Reserve will consider further steps to boost the economy.

Will Osier/Cape Cod Shark Hunters

Sharks spotted near Cape beach

State experts tagged two sharks off the coast of Orleans Thursday after numerous reports of great whites in the area.

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Campaigns and conventions

The mad theater of campaigns, protests, rallies, and conventions that is our modern political process is not a recent phenomenon.

Globe exclusives

Clint Eastwood spoke to an empty chair while addressing delegates during the Republican National Convention.

Opinion | Peter S. Canellos

Clint Eastwood’s speech backfires on the Republicans

Bobby Valentine and the Red Sox were swept by the Angels in Anaheim this week.

Dan Shaughnessy

For Red Sox, a year of living dreadfully

An excited Bob Young with Zeke the family turtle, who had moseyed away from home for 30 days.

Zeke, the missing turtle, reunited with Beverly family

Brian McGrory

Cape Cod rooster draws complaints

Jonathan Katz is one of several comedians who will take part in Kevin Allison’s “Risk!” during the Boston Comedy Arts Festival.

Boston Comedy Arts Festival takes a ‘Risk!’

Jose Ortega’s Boston Broncos organization fielded teams for hundreds of boys ranging in age from 7 to 18.

Backers call Boston coach a mentor; police say he’s a predator

Bill Belichick talked with referee Mike Shepherd before a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aug. 24.

Christopher L. Gasper

NFL wrong to use replacement officials

Cathy Wolske (left) visited bargain grocery Johnnie’s Foodmaster, which is reportedly in talks with Whole Foods.

Neighborhood loyalty to Johnnie’s Foodmaster deep

Theo Epstein is seen near the ivy at Wrigley Field last October, just after being named president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs.

dan shaughnessy

Epstein’s clean getaway irks Red Sox owners

Ann Romney arrives on stage to deliver a speech Tuesday night.

joanna weiss

Ann Romney overstepped by playing poor

DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP

Hole by hole at TPC Boston

Elena Palma (foreground) is among many residents at the David Barksdale Center in Tampa focused on Medicare.

Medicare arguments key for both parties

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Deutsche Bank Championship

Tiger Woods started the tournament fast on Friday.

Tiger Woods sets fast pace in first round

Woods made six straight birdies at one point in the first round at the PGA Tour stop in Norton. He finished with a 64, tied for the clubhouse lead.

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Harvard's seal sits atop a gate to the athletic fields at Harvard University in Cambridge.

Harvard investigates 125 students for cheating on final exam

About 125 undergraduates are accused of jointly submitting responses, some word-for-word identical, in violation of an explicit no-collaboration policy.