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Westfield State officials asked to explain spending

The Patrick administration has summoned school president Evan Dobelle and the university’s board of trustees to answer questions next week.

Twitter files IPO documents

The San Francisco-based company has filed confidential documents for an initial public offering of stock, according to its official Twitter account.

Intel to close Hudson plant, lay off 700

The factory, originally built by defunct computer company Digital Equipment Corp., will be closed by the end of 2014.

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US Secretary of State John Kerry rejected Syrian President Bashar Assad’s 30-day timetable to submit data on chemical weapons after signing a treaty.

Activists rallied at the State House Tuesday as legislators considered divesting in fossil fuels.

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A call for greener investments

A proposed bill would require the state pension fund to unload investments in oil companies, mining companies, refiners, and similar corporations.

Neil Young, right, joined his wife Pegi on stage at Johnny D's in Somerville Wednesday night.

Neil Young makes surprise appearance at Johnny D’s

Young played an unannounced show billed simply as Pegi Young & the Survivors, with a $10 cover.

JETS AT PATRIOTS, 8:25 P.M. (Ch. 5, NFLN)

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A rundown of what the banged-up Patriots need to do to defeat the Jets in the home opener tonight.

From the Archives | Photo gallery

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On Sept. 12, 1964, the highly anticipated Beatles played the Boston Garden for the first and only time. See other notable musicians in the city.

Opinion

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The crisis over Syria has enlivened people who see an End of Times as foretold by the Old Testament.

Boston mayoral race

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THE MAYORAL RACE: THE CANDIDATES

Councilor Charles C. Yancy said his under-funded dual campaign is more about people than money.

Dual bid shows Charles Yancey going his own way

Yancey, the only person to ever represent City Council District 4, was elected at the same time as Mayor Menino. Now Yancey wants his job.

Sports

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