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Brown campaign calls behavior ‘unacceptable’

Senator Scott Brown’s campaign called the behavior of some staffers “unacceptable,” as a Cherokee Nation leader denounced what he called “offensive and racist behavior” towards Native Americans.

Episcopal priest charged with child sex abuse found dead

The Rev. Paul A. LaCharite, who was arraigned this month in Somerville on charges that he sexually assaulted a child, was found dead in Boston, his lawyer said.

State to appeal ruling granting sex change for inmate

The Patrick administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that the state must pay for a sex-reassignment surgery for a transsexual prison inmate.

Chemist admitted wrongdoing in lab scandal

The former state chemist at the heart of the state drug lab scandal admitted to investigators that she “messed up bad” in the treatment of evidence.

Romney cites Mass. health care law as sign of his empathy

Mitt Romney made the remarks in a television interview just before a rally in which he criticized President Obama’s health care law.

A dress from Boston designer Candice Wu.

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Boston Fashion Week returns

Your guide to the designers, locations, and what to expect this week in chic.

Louis Tiant, left, and Pedro Martinez greeted each other as members of the All-Fenway team.

Fisk, Williams, Foxx, Lynn headline Red Sox All-Fenway team

Carlton Fisk, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, and Fred Lynn were among the big names selected to the all-time Fenway Park team.

A fan’s sign summed up the season as relief pitcher Mark Melancon warmed up in the seventh.

Rays 4, Red Sox 2

Red Sox lose season’s final home game

The Red Sox finished 34-47 at home, their worst record at Fenway since a matching mark in 1965.

Bill Belichick spoke at a afternoon press conference, before his fine was announced by the NFL.

Bill Belichick fined $50,000 by NFL

In a statement, the Patriots coach said he would take responsibility for making contact with an official after Sunday’s game, and apologized for the incident.

Harvard endowment dips slightly to $30.7 billion

The school’s endowment was essentially flat in its most recent fiscal year as steep declines in European and emerging markets wiped out gains in other areas.

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A replacement official tries to sort out the mess in the aftermath of the final play in Seattle’s controversial win over Green Bay Monday night.

NFL’s TV partners didn’t hold back on the refs

ESPN and NFL Network analysts haven’t hesitated in criticizing the replacement officials, particularly after Monday’s disputed touchdown.