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Framingham firm’s owner pleads Fifth

New England Compounding Center co-owner Barry Cadden was sworn in at a congressional hearing, where he plead the Fifth.

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The owner of New England Compounding Center refused to testify at a congressional hearing on the meningitis outbreak, citing ongoing state and federal investigations.

Petraeus to testify on Benghazi attacks, official says

The former head of the CIA is expected to testify tomorrow about the deadly US Consulate attacks.

Pelosi to run again for House minority leader

Nancy Pelosi has told her party caucus she will run to keep her job as minority leader in the new session of Congress.

Israel airstrike kills Hamas military chief

Israeli said the assassination marks the ‘‘start of a broader operation” against Gaza militants.

Clockwise from top left, Senator John F. Kerry, Senator Scott Brown, US Representative Edward J. Markey, US Representative Michael E. Capuano, US Attorney Carmen Ortiz, and US Representative Stephen F. Lynch.

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Many potential candidates if Mass. gets new Senate race

Candidates are scrambling to position themselves if President Obama appoints Senator Kerry to be his next secretary of state, or secretary of defense.

Opinion | Scot Lehigh

Kerry should stay put

The nation remembers legendary senators, and if John Kerry stays in the Senate, he has an opportunity to join those ranks.

A low-key return to D.C. for Warren

The senator-elect kept a low profile at the US Capitol, as she gets down to the business of building her staff.

Brian McGrory

A life filled up with love

With life seeming like one giant divide these days, here’s the story of one immigrant who has spent his time pumping gas and bringing people together.

ON BASEBALL

Blue Jays’ megadeal puts Sox in early hole

The trade included pitcher Josh Johnson and All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, two players the Red Sox were considering.

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Sydni Pecevich, enjoying a book with her mother, Cathy Jerome, has been cancer-free for seven years.

Young cancer survivor inspires home makeover

After discord, harmonious encore for Benjamin Zander

Globe editor Martin Baron told the staff Tuesday he is leaving for The Washington Post.

11-year Globe editor Martin Baron to depart

Rabbit rillettes appetizer with toasts and a vinaigrette of maple, bacon, and onion.

Dining out

Farmstead Table shines in Newton

“Time Piece,” from Karl Zerbe, one of the original Boston Expressionists.

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Layers of wax painting

10 ways to a better holiday

Cheap Eats

In Marblehead, Italian food and an intimate setting

The Globe’s Brian McGrory takes the pet memoir to a hilarious new place.

Book Review

Man vs. rooster in Brian McGrory’s ‘Buddy’

A former Boston Common bathroom retains its original look, but now displays the Earl of Sandwich chain name.

On Boston Common, sandwiches fit for an earl

Retired General David H. Petraeus and Paula Broadwell often conferred with faculty at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Kennedy School key in David Petraeus saga

Eric Fehrnstrom (middle) worked on Mitt Romney’s presidential run.

Critical eyes on team behind Romney, Brown

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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on football | Midweek Report

Alfonzo Dennard and his teammates on defense took a few smacks in the chops from Stevie Johnson and the Bills.

Poor preparation for Bills hurt Patriots’ defense

A review of the coaches’ film shows that the Patriots were every bit as bad as their performance seemed to indicate (481 yards and 35 first downs allowed).