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Drugmaker had testing, sterility problems

The problems at Ameridose included insufficient drug testing and vermin near sterile products, a federal report said.

Kerry is being considered for defense secretary

President Obama may nominate Senator John Kerry as he shakes up his national security team during his second term, according to reports.

Petraeus was shocked to learn of e-mails by mistress

The ex-CIA director told friends he was shocked to learn the woman with whom he had an affair was suspected of sending threatening e-mails to a friend of his.

Bicyclist fatally struck in Allston

A 21-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Allston, and authorities are trying to determine if an MBTA bus was involved, police said.

Ari Graynor, a veteran of 22 films at age 29, had her first starring movie role this summer in “For a Good Time, Call. . .” She is also in a new Broadway play titled “The Performers.”

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Advice for raising a child star

Actress Ari Graynor’s parenting-coach mom, who has 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker, talks about bringing up children with high drive.

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A summer sojourn in the south of France

Jean Frederic Bazille’s “Summer Scene” hangs at Harvard Art Museums, and it’s one of the most striking works in their entire collection.

Adrian Walker

Jamaica Plain fight has Home in bind

The Home for Little Wanderers is mired in controversy over the sale of its 2.5-acre site on the Jamaicaway, and there is no sign of a quick resolution.

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Veterans’ heroism shouldn’t keep US from rethinking wars

Americans must try to understand what our brave and selfless military men and women have actually been asked to do.

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Garnett, Rondo lead Celtics past Bulls

Kevin Garnett put down two dunks late, and Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 10 assists as the Celtics held off the Bulls for the win in Chicago.

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Stephan Ross (in striped uniform) and family members of late soldier Steve Sattler (seen in framed picture) met Sunday.

Holocaust survivor unites with family of benefactor

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Elliott Carter’s work honoring the Bicentennial, “A Symphony for Three Orchestras,” divided that ensemble into three often disputatious groups.

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The American music of Elliott Carter

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Blind often afflicted with sleep disorder

“I’ll take any win. I’ll take any win,” said coach Bill Belichick, whose Patriots have arrived at 6-3 unevenly.

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Patriots are simply untrustworthy

Commuter rail customers on all North Station lines will be able to purchase and display tickets on their smartphones starting Monday, with South Station lines and ferries expected to follow after Thanksgiving.

Ticketing app for MBTA rail rides expands

Steve Hershman (seated), a systems biology doctoral student from Wynnewood, Pa., worked at the Harvard Innovation Lab.

Harvard i-lab marks its first year

During a rally Thursday of immigration rights organizations in front of the White House, activists called on a newly reelected President Obama to fulfill his promise of passing comprehensive immigration reform.

Pressure mounts for immigration reform

Justin Bieber gave the nearly 15,300 fans a concert performance that mixed old and new songs with spectacle, video montages, and plenty of dance moves.

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At TD Garden, Justin Bieber shows growth

“If we feel we have some control either during the storm or afterward, that’s empowering,” Joshua L. Miller says of responding to a natural disaster.

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His specialty: the calm after the storm

From left: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, and Ronnie Wood in “Crossfire Hurricane.”

The Stones at 50, still satisfying

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Tom Brady downplays spat with Julian Edelman

The Patriots quarterback appeared to yell at the receiver during Sunday’s game, but Brady chalked the incident up to miscommunication.

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Cardinal Sean O'Malley, of Boston, pauses as he speaks at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual fall meeting in Baltimore Monday.

Cardinal O’Malley lauds defeat of doctor-assisted suicide bill

Sean P. O’Malley, the Roman Catholic archbishop of Boston, called the proposed bill a “terrible assault on human life.”

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The party opened 35 field offices around the state to help Scott Brown and legislative candidates.

In defeat, state GOP wrangles over the future

Amid soul-searching over their Election Day losses, Mass. Republicans face an immediate internecine battle over the direction of their party.