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US officials weigh potential responses to attack in Syria

A sharply divided Obama administration began considering its options the day after a deadly assault that bore the hallmarks of the use of chemical weapons.

lions 40, patriots 9

Patriots drop the ball in loss to Lions

The Patriots struggled against the Lions’ top defense and bumbled their way to a loss at Ford Field.

Connolly, Walsh lead pack in mayoral poll

John R. Connolly and Martin J. Walsh are virtually tied for the lead, but no more than 12 percent of voters has coalesced around any one candidate, according to a new poll.

Elise Verdoncq and her horse Omerio performing in Cavalia’s “Odysseo.”

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Cavalia performer enjoying the ride of her life

One of the two-legged stars of the “Odysseo” is Elise Verdoncq, who turned down a career as an attorney to join Cavalia 4½ years ago.

Hernandez indicted in Lloyd slaying

Aaron Hernandez was indicted today on a first-degree murder charge and also faces five gun charges in the death of Odin Lloyd.

Officer Sean Collier posthumously receives badge 310

The MIT police officer allegedly killed by the Marathon bombing suspects was awarded a Somerville police badge, an honor he had long sought.

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The Jim Kweskin Jug Band celebrates its 50th anniversary

Kweskin has reunited the band’s surviving members for a short run of tour dates, including two nights at Club Passim.

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Tamara Cofman Wittes and Amy Hawthorne

US should suspend funds to the Egyptian military

President Obama should announce that aid will be set aside in a trust fund for a future democratic government.

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Diners on Wednesday enjoyed the outdoor patio of Bronwyn, which opened this past year in Union Square in Somerville.

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Somerville worries it’s growing too hip

From left: New Michael Ingemi, Noah Britton, Ethan Finlan, and Jack Hanke of Asperger’s Are Us. The local comedy group has gained a following and played in larger venues over the last two years.

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A comedy troupe with a tie that binds

A scene from “Chennai Express,” one of the Bollywood movies that has been featured at Apple Cinemas at the Fresh Pond Mall.

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A ticket to India

The Red Sox will get a look at impressive Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Picked-up pieces from San Francisco

A battle between Vice President Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton could rival the 2008 presidential race.

Clinton and Biden jockey for 2016 presidential race

Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara in a scene from David Lowery’s “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.

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Gunning for Altman and Malick Territory

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Favorite drink recipes from Sam Treadway of Backbar

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Quincy Market

Jimmy Hardy and horse Native Speed rode at Plainridge Racecourse, which has won attention from a gaming firm.

Penn National turns to racetrack

Bicyclist, a Brockton fixture, apparently beaten to death

Tech Lab

Google’s new phone underwhelms

“I did not ask for any money from outside groups,” said Connolly, a city councilor, who was harshly criticized by his opponents after the pledge was reported this week. “And I don’t want it.”

Connolly rejects $500,000 pledge from outside group

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Alex Rodriguez gets plunked by a Ryan Dempster pitch last Sunday night at Fenway Park. Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

David Ortiz says Dempster should not have hit A-Rod

“I don’t think it was the right thing to do,’’ the Red Sox slugger said about the hit-by-pitch that resulted in a suspension for Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster.