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Going over the top at Niagara Falls
Nik Wallenda walks a cable to practice for his walk over Niagara Falls Friday.

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Niagara Falls has a long list of larger-than-life daredevils and stuntmen, writes Scot Lehigh.

opinion

Young workers can’t afford homes in the state

The decline in young homeowners in Massachusetts is a warning that the state has become inhospitable to young talent, writes Edward L. Glaeser.

“We get up there, we do the best we can . . . we love the audience and in return the audience loves us,” says Starr.

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Ringo in good company with his All Starr band

For over 25 years, the former Beatles drummer has been a magnet for great and popular musicians.

A 2008 image of Cape Wind head Jim Gordon from the film.

Movie Review

‘Cape Spin’ looks at Cape Wind controversy

This documentary is a civic farce that explores the comedy of stubbornness.

Tom Brady tackling mechanics alone with mentor gone

The quarterback will rely on his memory from lessons taught to him by longtime passing coach Tom Martinez, who died in February.

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President Obama spoke on the economy at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland.

Obama: Romney’s policies similar to those of pre-recession

President Obama said a Mitt Romney agenda “will be simple and straightforward” — roll back regulations on banks, insurance companies, polluters, and oil companies.

Mitt Romney gspoke Thursday at Seilkop Industries in Cincinnati.

Mitt Romney outlines economic vision in Ohio

Romney made his economic priority clear Thursday in Cincinnati. “For me, it’s all about good jobs for the American people,” he said.

‘Encouraging’ report shows jobless rate at three-year low

A local analyst said the state’s most recent jobs report provides more evidence that “positive trends” are continuing.

Harvard resuming work on complex

Harvard University said it expects to resume work in 2014 on its science complex in Allston. The school halted construction in 2009.

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Brookline hosts the US Open

Yvonne Abraham

In Wellesley High’s you’re-not-special speech, larger truths

Curt Schilling sued for $2.4 million by bank
A woman used an iPhone at a Verizon store in California.

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Pay full price for iPhone, avoid contract
While attending a twice-yearly gathering of bishops in Atlanta Wednesday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley (center left) spoke for the first time about a Vatican rebuke to a US nuns’ group.

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley laments discord on nuns

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Complete the daily puzzle online

More researchers study themselves

Opinion

The health care debate

Students worked out to Dance Dance Revolution at the Games for Health conference at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston. About 400 developers and health professionals participated.

New video games can help people recover from injuries
Model Gisele Bundchen attends a photocall to present the new

In praise of flip-flops: the most versatile shoe ever
Tom Chaplin (shown in 2010 in London) gave it his all Tuesday.

Music Review

Keane shines in tour kickoff at House of Blues

Opinion

The Podium: Voices of New England

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Theo Epstein, the president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, helped guide the Red Sox to two World Series titles.

Theo Epstein discusses his Red Sox legacy

The Cubs executive sat down with Dan Shaughnessy before Boston’s weekend series with his new team.

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Catherine Greig

Catherine Greig may fight sentence

The girlfriend of James “Whitey” Bulger will not appeal her conviction, but may challenge her eight-year sentence.

Columnists

Juliette Kayyem

Fears of migration add to Europe’s woes

opinion | Joan Vennochi

Will attack-ad pact survive until fall?

Jeff Jacoby

Health care system needs more freedom, not less
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush.

Opinion | Scot Lehigh

Moments of GOP truth

opinion

Young workers can’t afford homes in Mass.

Yvonne Abraham

In Wellesley High’s you’re-not-special speech, larger truths

Kevin Cullen

A lesson in civics and justice

Brian McGrory

View from the top at Liberty Mutual

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Warren and the deep waters of ethnic identity
Sister Mary Othelia operates a tractor at the Mount Asissi Convent in Illinois in 1942. The nuns did all of the planting and harvesting on the 100-acre farm.

Opinion | Farah Stockman

In singling out nuns, Catholic Church overlooks its history
Graduates walked through Harvard Yard.

Boston Capital

The real cost of higher education
A soldier scans across the border at houses in Pakistan during a June patrol in Afghanistan.

JULIETTE KAYYEM

Suicide is the biggest foe for US troops

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Curt Schilling sued for $2.4 million by bank

Citizens Bank has sued Schilling to recover loans it made to the retired Red Sox star’s bankrupt video game company, 38 Studios.

Politics

Wisc. governor says Romney needs to sell ideas

Scott Walker, who survived a recall election recently, said Mitt Romney must do more than criticize President Obama.

Nation & World

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Egypt Parliament

Egypt court orders parliament dissolved

The country’s highest court also ruled the last prime minister to serve under Hosni Mubarak could stay in the presidential race.

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Diego Boneta (center) hits the high notes in a scene from “Rock of Ages.”

Tom Cruise takes on Axl Rose in ‘Rock of Ages’

This star-studded adaptation of the Broadway jukebox musical alternates plastic bombast with moments of comic invention.

Style

Father’s Day gift guide 2012

He may claim he doesn’t need anything, but chances are he’d like to get his hands on one of these gifts.

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Head to head

Can Boston compete with Silicon Valley?

Shawn Harris of Nyopoly.com and Niraj Shah of Wayfair, who have been building businesses in the region for more than a decade, talk about running start-ups.

“Congestion relief has long been a priority for highway spending; it is past time to recognize that addressing congestion is equally important for the transit system.’’

Stephanie Pollack,  on the MBTA

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5 casual feast recipes from Sam Jackson
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40 ideas for your New England summer weekends
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What does it take to become a Disney star?
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Best beaches guide for New England

Opinion

“Stronger nations often get entangled in global affairs to ensure that weaker nations don’t just give up.”

Juliette Kayyem 

Ideas

“With two presidents in the White House, our leaders would be forced to spend their time building on all the things they have in common, instead of pretending they have fundamentally opposed visions for the country.”

Leon Neyfakh  on the case for two presidents