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Palestinians slam ‘racist’ comments by Romney

Mitt Romney’s remarks at a Jerusalem fund-raiser unfavorably comparing Palestinians’ economic achievements to Israelis’ prompted a protest.

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Sixteen Republicans elected to represent Mass. at the national convention say they were unfairly disqualified based on state GOP leaders’ concerns about their fealty to Mitt Romney.

Mass. borders are no barrier to guns sold nearby

Variation in guns laws from state to state may be complicating law enforcement efforts, especially in regions such as New England.

Reigning world titlist Jordyn Wieber (left) walks off after failing to qualify for Thursday’s all-around. But she can still help the US win team gold.

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Gymnastics can be a tricky balancing act

Reigning world titlist Jordyn Wieber failed to qualify for Thursday’s all-around, but she can still help the US women win team gold.

From Sunday’s Globe

Child porn investigation uncovers a web of evil

The image of a toddler clutching a stuffed rabbit was the beginning of a case that led from a Milford man to a serial abuser in the Netherlands, and beyond.

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Inside the underworld of child pornography

Globe reporter Jenifer McKim talks about reporting on a federal investigation into an international child porn ring.

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An international trail of child porn

Timeline of the investigation by federal agents Peter Manning and Gregory Squire, which has resulted in at least 40 arrests around the world.

Adrian Walker

Did the Mashpee tribe give up too much?

The Mashpee Wampanoags may have made so many concessions with the state for a casino in Taunton that it will struggle to win federal approval.

Dan Shaughnessy

Hunting for signs of hope with the Red Sox

Back at .500 after a couple of gut-check wins against the Yankees, the Red Sox want you to think that they can still salvage this horrible season.

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“We’re trying to change biomedical research globally,” said Jose-Carlos “J.C.” Gutierrez-Ramos.

Pfizer picks Boston for innovation HQ

Pfizer Inc.’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation has established its base in Boston, hoping to bring more treatments to market by working with academic researchers.