Vice Presidential debate

Biden, Ryan spar in heated debate

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

Analysis

Joe Biden, Paul Ryan deliver what their parties hoped for

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

Boston girds for prisoners freed in drug lab scandal

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

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European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize

The EU was awarded for its efforts to promote peace and democracy during the union’s biggest crisis since its creation in the 1950s.

Brian McGrory

‘Served’ in Afghanistan? Scott Brown?

Scott Brown says he “served” in Afghanistan. But it was less than two weeks, and, let’s be honest, it was more like a visit.

Senator Scott Brown greeted his wife, Gail Huff, after returning from his military tour in Afghanistan last year.

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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.

Cherington knows Sox erred at top

The Red Sox GM admits the team lost its way in recent years, and he has a plan to rebuild the team into a championship caliber club.

Larry Reynolds, fiddler of local renown, is mourned

Thousands of people turned out in Waltham over the course of two days to say goodbye to Reynolds, who spread traditional Irish music like a missionary.

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From the Archives | Photo gallery

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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Jon Meterparel leaves ‘Dennis and Callahan’

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What does Mitt Romney really believe?

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Affiliation of registered Mass. voters

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Taylor Mac’s ‘The Lily’s Revenge’ at the ART

Neil Young writes of family and friends.

Book Reviews

Young, Townshend relive rock pasts in bios

Names

Levine to return to conducting at the Met

Fun-loving receiver Wes Welker (right) enjoys playing pranks on and taking jabs at teammates, especially Tom Brady (left).

Even at work, Wes Welker is frequently at play

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

Movie Review

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

From left: Bas Rutten, Henry Winkler, Mark DellaGrotte, and Kevin James star in “Here Comes the Boom.”

Movie Review

James punches the clock in ‘Here Comes the Boom’

Fitness guru and P90X creator Tony Horton leads a fitness class in the courtyard of the Canadian Embassy.

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

About 1,800 people are expected to greet the Dalai Lama. He visited Medford in 2003.

Medford going all-out for visit by Dalai Lama

Boston University freshmen Talia Glickman-Simon and Danielle Barney, both 18, said they are concerned about the recent armed robberies.

Armed robberies have Boston University on edge

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Pete Carroll has gone 17-20 in his first three seasons with the Seahawks.

How Pete Carroll helped the Patriots

Carroll will face New England Sunday for the first time since leaving the team in 2000. But the effects of his tenure here still linger for him and the Patriots.