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Governor Patrick announced that 14 Mass. schools have improved enough to shed the “underperforming” tag, but 20 schools remain troubled.

Obama slams GOP tactics on debt limit talks

President Obama criticized a “faction” of Republicans for trying to eliminate his health care law by threatening a government shutdown.

Investors expect Fed to slow bond purchases

Many expect the Federal Reserve to announce today its first steps toward slowing the economic stimulus it has supplied since the financial crisis.

John Connolly leads crowded mayoral field in new poll

Connolly leads the new poll with 16 percent of the vote, followed by Daniel Conley and Martin Walsh with 12 percent.

RICHARD MANDELKORN

At 45 Province in downtown Boston, residents enjoy the use of a rooftop pool; the units offer 85 different layouts.

Foreigners have snatched up 35 percent of the units at 45 Province, which, like the W, is over 90 percent sold.

Richard Mandelkorn

Foreigners have snatched up 35 percent of the units at 45 Province, which, like the Residences at W Boston, is over 90 percent sold.

Richard Mandelkorn

A view of the main lobby at 45 Province.

Shirley Leung

The lobby of the Residences at W Boston, which has 123 condos.

Millennium Place

Millennium Place, a 256-unit building which is 80 percent sold, opens next month.

Shirley Leung

Real estate agent Andrew Haddad’s black Range Rover that columnist Shirley Leung drove around the city in.

Shirley Leung

A Boston house hunting trip like no other

Columnist Shirley Leung was able to see the market through the eyes of an investor from Dubai armed with a budget of about $1.5 million.

Gun control advocates lament lack of progress

For those who advocate stricter gun laws, the Washington Navy Yard tragedy was another reminder that their efforts have not succeeded at the federal level.

Its nuclear plant shut, Maine town full of regret

Wiscasset has felt the economic repercussions in the 17 years since Maine Yankee began dismantling its reactors and shedding its 600 workers.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

Martha Coakley’s campaign kick-off was short on content

Coakley’s is a campaign about little beyond her notion that she should be the next governor.

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A solar installation at the Drydock building in the Boston Marine Industrial Park.

Green progress in Mass., Boston

Celestine Reid, associate minister at Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church in Worcester, is assisted by a service dog due to her hearing impairment.

Service dogs barred, doubted, deeply treasured

The Patriots need help and Terrell Owens needs a job.

Opinion | Gary Washburn

Patriots should take a look at Owens

New England to the core

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Pick-your-own apples list

The curving black brick pathway in the Monks Garden has the feel of the track in a labyrinth.

Gardner Museum unveils Monks Garden

Onward and upward for Sarah Brightman

Cheap Eats

Caribbean comfort food just like home

Glen James, a homeless Boston man, found a backpack full of about $40,000 in cash and traveler’s checks and turned it over to police.

Donations pour in for homeless man

A 625-foot skyscraper at the site of the former Filene’s building will house more than 500 luxury condominiums.

Opinion | PAUL MCMORROW

Seeding a new Boston at Filene’s site

MAYORAL PRELIMINARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENT

Barros, Connolly should emerge

President Obama marked the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis, sharpening his focus on the economy.

His own party adds to Obama’s travail

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Bill Walczak questions Caesars’ commitment

The mayoral candidate blasted the casino partner of Suffolk Downs over the company’s “heavy debt load of $24 billion.”

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Jon Lester was the Opening Day starter and he’s gone an impressive 14-8 this season, including 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA in his last three starts.

Jon Lester should lead Red Sox rotation in playoffs

Since it’s so close between Lester and Clay Buchholz, and since matchups won’t be a huge factor, don’t you reward the guy who has been there all season?