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Vice Presidential debate

Biden, Ryan aggressive in debate

Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan squared off on issues ranging from Afghanistan and Iran to jobs and abortion.

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Joe Biden and Paul Ryan’s vice presidential debate on Thursday differed sharply from the first presidential debate.

Vice President Joe Biden and US Representative Paul Ryan took part in a contentious discussion of foreign policy and domestic issues.

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Biden and Ryan took part in a contentious discussion of foreign policy and domestic issues.

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Ryan gestured while making a point during the debate.

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Biden reacted as Ryan spoke during the debate.

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The debate was characterized by lively exchanges between the political rivals.

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The debate was seen as critical for both campaigns.

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The debate began with a discussion on foreign policy.

The debate touched on the Sept. 11 attack in Libya and on efforts to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

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The early discussion touched on the Sept. 11 attack in Libya and on efforts to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

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Vice President Joe Biden and US Representative Paul Ryan shook hands at the start of the debate.

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Moderator Martha Raddatz of ABC News addressed the crowd before the start of the debate.

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Supporters rallied in Danville, Ky., site of tonight's vice presidential debate.

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The debate was seen as critical to each party’s presidential ticket.

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Hats were for sale outside the debate site.

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A man displayed an anti-Obama sign near the debate site.

News analysis

Vice presidential rivals deliver what their parties hoped for

Joe Biden articulated the Democrats’ critique of Mitt Romney with a passionate, sometimes even pugilistic, style. A poised Paul Ryan fought him closely every step of the way.

Fact checks and analysis on the debate

The Globe provided fact checks and analysis during Thursday night’s vice presidential debate in Danville, Ky.

For Scott Brown, politics and military entwine

Since being elected to the Senate in 2010, Brown has used his unusual opportunities through the National Guard as fodder for his campaign.

Brian McGrory

‘Served’ in Afghanistan? Scott Brown?

The senator stretched reality to try to put himself on the same plane as thousands of other guardsmen and women in Afghanistan and Iraq. Problem is, he’s not.

Boston girds for prisoners freed because of drug lab scandal

Fearing potential release of hundreds of convicted criminals, officials announced immediate plans to put more specialized police units on the streets.

Red Sox GM lists errors at the top

Ben Cherington said the front office strayed from what led to championships in 2004 and 2007. Now it’s his charge to right the course after a 69-93 season.

Christopher L. Gasper

Questions the next manager should ask the Red Sox

After the Sox fired two managers in the last two seasons, here are some questions we imagine the club will get from managerial candidates.

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The Chelsea Fire of 1973

Already the scene of one of the biggest fires in the history of the country in 1908, the city was engulfed anew on Oct. 14, 1973.

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Sports

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Former catcher Brad Ausmus, now a special assistant in San Diego, will interview next week.

Wallach, Ausmus to interview for Red Sox manager job

Dodgers third base coach Tim Wallach is scheduled to interview Friday, while Padres special assistant Brad Ausmus could come in Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley fired off a tweet Thursday.

Cardinal O’Malley set to ramp up twittersphere presence

For the next month, Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley is planning to Tweet regularly to mark the beginning of the Year of Faith: Pope Benedict XVI’s effort to initiate a “new evangelization.”

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Business

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John Cafferty of Hingham shopped at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Hanover Mall on Sunday. The store held its grand opening last weekend, helping boost the mall’s occupancy rate.

Retail vacancies in Mass. at lowest level in five years

Retail vacancies have reached their lowest levels in about five years in Massachusetts as shopping centers fill spaces given up during the economic decline.

A push by President Obama’s reelection campaign has resulted in more Democrats than Republicans on the voter rolls in most battleground states. But Republicans have had their own registration successes.

Nation & World

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The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to promote peace and democracy in Europe, in the midst of the union’s biggest crisis since its creation in the 1950s.

European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union has been awarded for its efforts to promote peace and democracy in the midst of the union’s biggest crisis since its creation in the 1950s.

Arts

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Stage Review

Though the horses in the play are operated by puppeteers who are plainly visible, after a while you almost forget they’re there, a great testament to their skill.

‘War Horse’ a beautiful spectacle of a terrible war

The sights and sounds of battle have seldom been rendered more vividly than in this remarkable show.

Movies

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Movie Review

Matthew McConaughey (left) and Zac Efron in “The Paperboy.”

Vice presidential rivals deliver what their parties hoped for

For Scott Brown, politics and military entwine

‘Served’ in Afghanistan? Scott Brown?

Red Sox GM lists errors at the top

Questions the next manager should ask the Red Sox

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

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James punches the clock in ‘Here Comes the Boom’

Tony Horton, the man behind Paul Ryan’s workout program

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Armed robberies have Boston University on edge

Kennedy Library gets OK to release RFK’s Cuba papers

Wallach, Ausmus to interview for Red Sox manager job

Cardinal O’Malley set to ramp up twittersphere presence

Columnists

DERRICK Z. JACKSON

Is Biden’s performance enough to stop the slide?

JOSHUA GREEN

Election is a referendum on Obama

Boston Capital

Bank stocks climb as housing market recovers

Brian McGrory

‘Served’ in Afghanistan? Scott Brown?

SCOT LEHIGH

What does Mitt Romney really believe?

Christopher L. Gasper

Questions the next manager should ask the Red Sox

Tech Lab

Small Samsung camera shoots like a pro

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The toughest sanctions

Joan Vennochi

Is he pro-life, pro-choice, or just pro-Mitt?

Yvonne Abraham

For AFL-CIO, a makeup test

Jeff Jacoby

Warren tries to have it both ways

Christopher L. Gasper

In AFC East, there’s Tom Brady, then everyone else

Retail vacancies in Mass. at lowest level in five years

political notebook

Both parties see gains in voter registration

Nation & World

European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize

Stage Review

‘War Horse’ a beautiful spectacle of a terrible war

Movie Review

Admit it, you’re attracted to ‘The Paperboy’

AP classes: A problem for Massachusetts high schoolers?

How will independents factor into the Brown-Warren Senate race?

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