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Obama agrees to UN talks on Syria arms proposal

President Obama discussed the proposal Tuesday with French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron, an official said.

Markey opposes Syria strike authorization

After wavering, Senator Edward Markey said a resolution to attack Syria “is too broad” and “the effects of a strike are too unpredictable.”

US won’t wait long for Russian plan on Syria, Kerry says

Secretary of State John Kerry told a House panel that any proposal has to be verifiable, real, and include tangible conditions for Syria to forfeit its chemical weapons.

Five Republicans have blocked all legislation in the House.

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GOP protest puts Mass. House at standstill

A tiny band of Republicans were angered after House Speaker Robert DeLeo limited who can peer into “the can” — a small box containing bills slated for approval.

THE MAYORAL RACE: THE CANDIDATES

Charlotte Golar Richie takes measure of opportunity

In a city where about 56 percent of registered voters are women, the mayoral candidate’s gender — and her air of celebrity — makes her stand out.

Mayoral hopefuls clash over range of issues

All 12 of Boston’s mayoral candidates squared off for the first time Monday night in a debate at the Modern Theatre.

MS drug effects bring $1m lawsuits

Biogen Idec and Elan Pharmaceuticals allegedly failed to adequately warn patients of the risks some face from prolonged use of Tysabri.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

Next Boston mayor must curb the urge to spend

Boston’s economy is on the upswing, but that will change, meaning city spending will have to be carefully managed.

Globe exclusives

Operation H began as a small investigation last December, targeting drug dealers. But police decided to pour in more resources after the shooting of a 13-year-old boy.

Police sweep had its limits

Tapping into college student market

CNN’s new “Crossfire” panel is (from left): Van Jones, Stephanie Cutter, Newt Gingrich, and S.E. Cupp.

Two with Mass. roots join ‘Crossfire’ revival

Frame by Frame

Mixing bowl depicts the fall of Troy

Album review | Pop

Monáe continues to electrify

Dave Chappelle (pictured in Texas last month) joked about his Hartford meltdown during his festival-closing set Sunday.

Comedy Review

Chappelle’s Hartford gibes are crowd-pleasers

Should we eat meat?

Reflections from residency

When patients are more than their data

Will Middlebrooks, right, was greeted by teammate Mike Napoli after hitting a home run in the ninth inning Sunday.

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox only focused on October now

Hugo Van Vuuren (second from left) with Harvard’s Martin Camacho, Patrick Coats, and Brandon Liu.

Harvard makes space for venture capitalist

Tom Brady consulted with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, center, and head coach Bill Belichick during a timeout just before the Patriots’ game-winning field goal Sunday.

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Tom Brady saved the day for the Patriots

Buffalo’s Kyle Williams sacked Tom Brady in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots offense could struggle for awhile

Fall Arts Preview

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2013 Fall Arts Preview

As the weather cools, the season heats up. Here’s your guide to the best in theater, dance, art, music, and more.

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Bill Walczak is hoping to draw a sharp distinction between himself and the other candidates over a proposed Boston casino.

Walczak ad proclaims anti-casino stance

Bill Walczak is hoping to draw a sharp distinction between himself and the other mayoral candidates.

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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley was on the field for a walkthrough practice Tuesday.

Bill Belichick puts Stevan Ridley on notice

The Patriots coach didn’t say if he will reinstate the running back from the doghouse to the lineup, but said he delivered a message: “Be ready to play.”