Janitors rally on eve of potential strike

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Bracing for a possible strike by 14,000 New England janitors that could start as soon as tomorrow, several hundred people held a vigil and march in East Boston this evening.

A woman held an Occupy Boston sign Sunday on the steps of the State House.

Demonstrators mark Occupy Boston anniversary

About 60 demonstrators gathered in front of the State House despite drizzle and gray skies to mark the one-year anniversary of Occupy Boston.

Friends, teammates mourn Stoughton teen

Nearly 300 people gathered at St. James Catholic Church Sunday night to remember 17-year-old David Wade, who was shot and killed Saturday afternoon by his older brother.

MIT economist pitches cancer megafund

Andrew Lo, a hedge fund manager and MIT professor, is proposing an early stage cancer research “megafund” of up to $30 billion.

Patriots 52, Bills 28

Patriots stampede over Bills

The Patriots scored on seven straight possessions in the second half in a convincing win in Buffalo.

Brandon Lloyd made this leaping catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter

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Brandon Lloyd made this leaping catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Tom Brady, right, congratulated Lloyd after the score.

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Tom Brady, right, congratulated Lloyd after the score.

The Patriots celebrated a fourth-quarter touchdown run by Stevan Ridley.

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The Patriots celebrated a fourth-quarter touchdown run by Stevan Ridley.

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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley scored on the game’s opening drive.

 “It’s good that they leaned on the running backs this week,

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“It’s good that they leaned on the running backs this week," Stevan Ridley said of the Patriots' offense after the win.

Devin McCourty broke this tackle after trapping an interception.

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Devin McCourty broke this tackle after trapping an interception.

Danny Woodhead found the end zone in the fourth quarter.

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Danny Woodhead found the end zone in the fourth quarter.

Tom Brady ran into the end zone in the third quarter.

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Tom Brady ran into the end zone in the third quarter.

Ryan Fitzpatrick looked for a receiver in the first quarter.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick looked for a receiver in the first quarter.

The Bills’ C.J. Spiller ran against the Patriots’ Rob Ninkovich.

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The Bills’ C.J. Spiller ran against the Patriots’ Rob Ninkovich.

Rob Gronkowski caught a pass while being covered by Justin Rogers.

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Rob Gronkowski caught a pass while being covered by Justin Rogers.

Fitzpatrick was sacked by defensive end Chandler Jones.

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Fitzpatrick was sacked by defensive end Chandler Jones.

Fitzpatrick gave the ball to running back Fred Jackson.

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Fitzpatrick gave the ball to running back Fred Jackson.

Scott Chandler scored during the first half.

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Scott Chandler scored during the first half.

The Patriots celebrated a fourth-quarter touchdown run by Stevan Ridley (22).

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots have made a habit out of winning

For the Patriots, losing feels like quitting victory cold turkey — it just fuels the craving. That was the case on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

Martin Kaymer delivered the crucial 14th point with a 1-up victory  over Steve Stricker.

39th ryder cup

Europe rallies to win Ryder Cup

In a shocking finish for the US team, the Europeans completed a historic comeback Sunday to retain the Ryder Cup.

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orioles 6, red sox 3

Starter Zach Stewart lasted 2 2/3 innings against the Orioles.

Red Sox are swept in Baltimore

The Red Sox lost their 90th game of the season as the playoff-contending Orioles took three straight.

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On the job

“I like to discover what life was really like for the people who made the houses run,” said Jennifer Pustz.

‘History omnivore’ focuses on New England homes

Museum historian Jennifer Pustz calls herself a “history omnivore” because she is keenly interested in and devours anything to do with history.

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Steve Jobs lived in this relatively unpretentious Palo Alto, Calif., house from 1992 until his death last year. The double lot accommodated his wife, Laurene’s, garden.

Steve Jobs still stored in Silicon Valley’s memories

In Silicon Valley, tourists are becoming a frequent presence at the homes and public spots that played a backdrop to Steve Jobs’s epic life. Here are six of the biggest draws.