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Murray wins US Open title

Andy Murray outlasted Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set US Open final for his first Grand Slam singles title and the first by a British man in 76 years.

Obama rises in polls after convention

President Obama pulled ahead of Mitt Romney in one poll and widened his lead in another in the wake of the Democratic National Convention.

Restaurant workers awarded $675,000

The owner of three Boston restaurants, including Sunset Grill & Tap, has agreed to pay the money to 70 workers for back wages and damages, according to the US Department of Labor.

Sept. 11 attacks to be remembered Tuesday in Boston

A number of events will take place across Massachusetts to honor those lost 11 years ago in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Up close with big cats

A visit to King Richard’s Faire is a chance to see some of the world's biggest cats, and to hear an environmental message.

Animal ambassadors at King Richard's Faire

Bhagavan Antle brings his cats, some of the rarest in the world, to Carver, Mass.

Movies | Toronto Film Festival

‘Cloud Atlas’ an epic mishmash

The nearly three-hour film is willing to risk jeers even though it’s jeer-proof. This is a movie that breaks through to the other side of its badness.

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John Belmonte was a mainstay in record stores for fans and musicians alike

A legendary behind-the-scenes figure in the local music business, Mr. Belmonte was known as Big John. He died Aug. 31 at 77.

Alzheimer’s drugs see setbacks

This summer, two drugs under development for Alzheimer’s disease were declared failures. But scientists and Boston-area executives say they are still optimistic.

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Sacco and Vanzetti

The controversial trial and execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in Massachusetts in the 1920’s caused much tension in the US and around the world.

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The best beer town in New England

Chandler Jones and the Patriots defensive looks like a unit that can bring offenses to their knees.

Christopher L Gasper

Patriots defense makes a statement

Joseph Schlesinger of Somerville used Kickstarter, a crowdsourcing website, to raise money for his robot-building DIY kits.

Kickstarter propels local entrepreneurs

Stevan Ridley breaks a tackle on a 17-yard first-quarter run during a Patriots TD drive. The back ended up with 125 yards on 21 carries.

Dan Shaughnessy

New England sports fans can rejoice

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My friends don’t know I’m a conservative

Kathyrn Woods of Chelsea said things feel largely the same.

Are you better off now? For locals, a mixed bag

Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon.com, introduced the Kindle Paperwhite tablet last week in California. It’s built around an illuminated version of E Ink’s black-and-white screen to make it more readable even in bright light.

E Ink displays its strength

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Fall Arts Preview 2012

Lawrence Hyde gave $3 million to Boston College High School to help students travel.

Larry Hyde has been most everywhere but yearns for more

“I just feel so lucky, honestly, that I’ve had so many incredible experiences in my career and I feel like it’s time to pay it forward a little bit,” Katie Couric said. “And it’s also good television to brighten someone’s day.”

With ‘Katie,’ Couric lives to see another day

Brooke Bloom stars as Marie, Andrew Cekala is Marie’s son, and Brian Wiles is a guard in the co-production of “Marie Antoinette” at Loeb Drama Center.

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The price of privilege in ‘Marie Antoinette’

A model wears a dress from Diane von Furstenberg.

Von Furstenberg’s show at Fashion Week is starry

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Tom Brady presided over a constantly changing offense in a win over the Titans.

Josh McDaniels, Patriots’ offensive line dialed in

If you construct a plan like the offensive coordinator did for the Titans, and the Patriots execute like they did, team blocking is going to be in a position to be successful.

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Nicole Shakhov had cereal during class at Brighton’s Mary Lyon School.

Boston schools’ breakfast now free for all students

Boston public schools hope to ensure that all schoolchildren eat healthfully and receive the nutrition they need to stay alert throughout the day.

Columnists

Clouds are reflected in the glass windows of Four World Trade Center last month in New York.

Opinion | Juliette kayyem

On anniversary of 9/11, fear is present but not all-consuming

Adrian Walker

For kids’ sake, teacher deal is needed

Eric Crouch (pedaling) and John Pelkey rode the pedicab they designed.

Innovation economy

Wentworth graduates build a better pedicab

Joanna Weiss

Clinton’s speech a new blueprint