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Former BU president John Silber dies at 86

John Silber, pictured in 1999 in his office at Boston University.

Tom Herde/Globe Staff

Silber, who spent a tempestuous quarter-century as president of Boston University, and in 1990 came within 77,000 votes of becoming Massachusetts governor, died this morning.

Patrick defends appeal of sex-change surgery decision

The governor has faced criticism from his allies in the gay-rights movement for appealing the court-ordered sex-change surgery for a convicted murderer.

Economic growth in state slowing, UMass report finds

The Massachusetts economy, which had been growing faster than the national average, is slowing due to a combination of national and global problems.

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Piloting a Jaguar unleashes inner James Bond

Globe writer Joe Kahn had the chance to drive a Jaguar sports car and test his need for speed — and braking.

Is Kate Middleton pregnant — and why do we care so much?

It’s embarrassing to be in the grip of the Kate Baby Bump watch. But what’s true is true.

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox’ contrived party is over

In a last shameless attempt to direct your eyes away from the field, the Red Sox unveiled their “All-Fenway Team’’ in a hollow celebration for a team that lost its way.

Debate, doubts about a married Jesus

A week after a fragment of papyrus portraying Jesus as married was unveiled, the discovery continues to generate debate – and skepticism – in academic circles.

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Ed Hochuli and the NFL officials will be back on the gridiron this weekend.

NFL, referees reach deal to end lockout

One of the key areas of disagreement between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren was over handling Syria’s civil war.

Brown, Warren share centrist foreign policy views

President Obama’s policy on natural gas has drawn protests in Colorado.

Obama’s stance on natural gas carries risks

Departing Deputy Superintendent Michael Goar was one of Superintendent Carol R. Johnson’s most trusted allies.

Exodus of top Boston school officials continues

Chemist admitted wrongdoing in lab scandal

Yvonne Abraham

Defamation suit is outrageous

Tech Lab

iPhone 5 operating system has hangups

Ollie Haas (right) and Jake Felser see an opportunity in creating toothbrushes that cut down on the amount of discarded plastic.

Design firm looks to reinvent toothbrush

Gwendolyn Brown is all about Maria

John Tierney, seeking a ninth term, has said the money his wife received from her brother Robert Eremian was a gift.

Tax questions loom for Tierney, Tisei

The Obama campaign sees the booming influx of Puerto Ricans in the Orlando area as key to victory in the critical swing state.

Romney, Obama court Fla. Hispanics

Del “Dogman” Christman, the colorful clubhouse manager for the Lowell Spinners, revisits the site where he contemplated a suicide attempt in 1998.

How Spinners clubhouse manager found serenity

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Ben Cherington wants quick manager search

The Red Sox GM, while declining to comment on the status of Bobby Valentine, said he wants to spend less time on the search “this offseason.”

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The former home of the Quiet Man Pub in South Boston may soon host a Starbucks.

Proposed Starbucks is latest sign of shift for South Boston

In one corner we have the ultimate symbol of gentrification. In the other we have the neighborhood that has fought gentrification louder than anyone.

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Juliette Kayyem

Defense industry has its own October surprise