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Black voters split heading into mayoral election

With 12 candidates, many of Boston’s voting blocs will be torn, but the division is acute in the black community, where there is more than one viable black candidate.

Fire at Logan Airport causes delays

The fire engulfed a fuel pump, cancelling or delaying about 15 percent of the flights out of the airport, with more delays possible Wednesday, a Massport official said.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/17/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/gun150-2544.jpg Suspect showed signs of mental problems

Suspected Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis called Newport, R.I., police Aug. 7 to complain that voices were harassing him through the walls of his hotel room.

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The victims of the rampage that killed 12 included a number of employees who had long careers at the Navy Yard.

Russia opposes use of force in resolution on Syria

Russia insisted that a UN Security Council resolution not allow the use of force in Syria, but it suggested that could change if Damascus reneges on the deal to give up its chemical weapons.

Koji Uehara allowed Alexi Casilla of the Orioles to score on a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, ending his streak of scoreless innings.

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Red Sox lose as Uehara’s streak comes to an end

Koji Uehara allowed a base runner and then the winning run, ending his streak of 37 consecutive batters retired as the Orioles rallied for the win.

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Nothing says fall like an apple you picked yourself.

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At the Gardner Museum, a new Monks Garden is unveiled

As the final touch in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s ambitious expansion, the garden is now complete with the help of landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh.

Amendola won’t need surgery, league source says

Patriots receiver Danny Amendola is responding well to treatment and is expected to miss two to six weeks, the source said.

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TOM KEANE

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Because students and job seekers are focused on success, they will always be tempted to cheat on an exam or pad their resume.