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Little international support for military action on Syria

President Obama answered questions about Syria after meeting the presidents of Estonia, Lithuana, and Latvia.

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President Obama is poised to become the first US leader in 30 years to attack a foreign nation without broad multilateral support or acting in direct defense of Americans.

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David Ortiz delivers for Red Sox

The designated hitter ended one of the worst slumps of his career with a two-run single that proved to be the decisive hit for the Red Sox.

“Regardless of what happens in kids’ lives, a carousel is always going to be exciting to them,” says Amalie Kass of why she supported a carousel for the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Photos by Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy

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Greenway carousel is ‘high point’ of donor’s life

“Regardless of what happens in kids’ lives, a carousel is always going to be exciting to them,” Amalie Kass said.

Clay Buchholz says he needs one more rehab start

“I want to make sure I’m ready, physically, to go into a game,” said the Red Sox pitcher, who was transferred to the 60-day disabled list last week.

Long CVS receipts spark social media sensation

More than 8,000 tweets, ranging from gentle ribbings to scathing reproaches, have been posted about the drug store chain’s receipts.

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Another standout beer from Pretty Things

Somerville’s Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project has released a tastefully restrained beer, brewed with Lindenflower tea, in collaboration with New Zealand’s Yeastie Boys.

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What crackdown on loud bikes?

In the four years since an easy-to-enforce ordinance has been in effect, the Boston police have written two tickets and one warning for violations.

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5 easy fall day-trips around New England

Kevin Cullen

Seamus Heaney walked on air against his better judgement

Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle.

Review finds Dobelle repeatedly violated policy

Former New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez during a brief hearing Friday.

Judge declines to rule on Aaron Hernandez motions

Restaurant owner Russell Ireland has apologized for not knowing that the dog was a service animal, yet many in Oxford are pressing for a lesson to be learned.

Controversy over booting veteran’s dog splits Oxford

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Globe photos of the week, Aug. 30, 2013

Nightclubs, like this one in Guangdong, are key to China’s back-room business culture.

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Drinking with China’s lonely tycoons

A vibrant life, a sudden end

From left: Andy Chervenak, Jesse Weiss, Gio Coviello, Matt Powell, Joey Gonzalez, and David Khoshtinat at Studio 52 in Allston.

Scene & Heard

A home-grown scene emerges from the ashes of a DIY hub

Mayor Thomas M. Menino spoke at a press conference in July announcing land gift from Gillette to Artists for Humanity to help expand the nonprofit's facility and increase job opportunities for teens.

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Menino bet big on summer jobs

JERRY REMY: Will be out of NESN booth for rest of season

Jerry Remy will not return to NESN broadcasts this year

Former lieutenant governor Timothy P. Murray.

McLaughlin indicted, Murray to settle charges

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Tight end Jake Ballard was informed he wouldn’t make the Patriots on Friday.

Patriots release 10, including two tight ends

Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells were among 10 cuts made today; their departures may be a sign that Rob Gronkowski won’t land on the PUP list.

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Steven Chan, a middle school teacher in Newton, shielded his face in Newton District Court during his arraignment on child pornography possession and dissemination charges. At right is his lawyer, Christopher Shannon.

Newton teacher pleads not guilty to child porn charges

Steven Chan, 57, a math teacher at F.A. Day Middle School in Newton, was ordered held on $35,000 cash bail.

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Motorcycles outside the State House during a “legislative lobby day” by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association in 2012.

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What crackdown on loud bikes?

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First day of 41st grade

A mural at the former Bartlett Bus Yard on Washington Street in Roxbury.

Yvonne Abraham

Let’s open the door to the arts

JOAN VENNOCHI

All-black mayoral debate is short-sighted

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How Dre, Z, Nas, 9th Wonder spent their summers

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Questioning the process

Brian Roberts and the Orioles lost 13-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday.