JFK: 50 years later

More than a president was lost to time that day

John Kennedy’s good looks, and the optimism he engendered, seem to have clouded the rearview mirror in the past 50 years.

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Memory tends to mist the edges. JFK led a sharply split nation, in which almost as many disliked as admired him, and with great conflicts looming. He also led a family, broken in ways that can be hard to properly hold in mind.

jfk: 50 years later

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There is a new push to shake loose classified materials that may shed light on whether JFK’s death was by a lone assassin or a conspiracy.

US, Iran at odds on what pact allows

The euphoria over the signing of a historic nuclear agreement with Iran gave way to sober realism Sunday as the parties clashed over a key element of the deal.

Snarls in retooled Mass. insurance site

Since the state relaunched its insurance website to comply with the national law, it has had persistent problems.

Stephen Gostkowski pumped his fist as he watched his game-winning field goal in overtime clear the crossbar.

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Stephen Gostkowski pumped his fist as he watched his game-winning field goal in overtime clear the crossbar.

The ball hit off of Tony Carter on an overtime punt by the Patriots, and New England was able to recover it.

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The ball hit off of Tony Carter on an overtime punt by the Patriots, and New England was able to recover it.

Nate Ebner (left) leaped in celebration after he recovered the punt that went off of Carter (not pictured).

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Nate Ebner (left) leaped in celebration after he recovered the punt that went off of Carter (not pictured).

Von Miller was unable to come up with the interception as he bobbled the ball in the fourth quarter.

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Von Miller was unable to come up with the interception as he bobbled the ball in the fourth quarter.

Danny Amendola (left) and Tom Brady reacted after Julian Edelman's touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.

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Danny Amendola (left) and Tom Brady reacted after Julian Edelman's touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.

Julian Edelman dove past Shaun Phillips for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, putting the Patriots ahead of the Broncos.

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Julian Edelman dove past Shaun Phillips for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Rob Gronkowski spiked the ball after a touchdown in the third quarter.

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Rob Gronkowski spiked the ball after a touchdown in the third quarter.

Julian Edelman (left) celebrated his touchdown reception with Danny Amendola.

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Edelman (left) scored his first touchdown of the game in the third quarter.

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Denver’s Montee Ball ran over Devin McCourty as the Broncos galloped to their early lead.

Tom Brady watched as Von Miller (second from right) headed to the end zone after recovering Stevan Ridley's fumble.

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Tom Brady watched as Von Miller (second from right) headed to the end zone after recovering Stevan Ridley's fumble.

Former Patriot Wes Welker caught a pass but was brought just short of a first down by Dont'a Hightower.

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Former Patriot Wes Welker caught a pass but was brought just short of a first down by Dont'a Hightower.

Jacob Tamme (right) celebrated his 10-yard touchdown reception with Peyton Manning in the second quarter.

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Jacob Tamme (right) celebrated his 10-yard touchdown reception with Peyton Manning in the second quarter.

The Broncos' Von Miller recovered a first-quarter fumble by Stevan Ridley (not pictured) and was able to score a touchdown.

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The Broncos' Von Miller recovered a first-quarter fumble by Stevan Ridley (not pictured) and was able to score a touchdown.

Patriots 34, Broncos 31 | OT

Patriots come back, stun Broncos in overtime

Down by 24 when the second half began, the Patriots staged a rally that had seemed improbable two hours earlier.

Danny Amendola (80) was all smiles after Tom Brady threw his third touchdown of the game, a 14-yard strike to Julian Edelman (not pictured).

christopher l. gasper

Tom Brady-Peyton Manning duels never get old

The game between Brady and Manning was like one of those Russian nesting dolls. It was game within a game within a game within a game.

dan shaughnessy

Patriots’ victory an instant classic

The Patriots should have imported Boston cop Steve Horgan to signal “good” when Stephen Gostkowski split the uprights early Monday.

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The reports come as high schools are wrapping up their football seasons, which for many schools produce the most injuries.

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JAMES CARROLL

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John McCain recently called John Kerry “a human wrecking ball,” but the two once enjoyed an alliance that became a friendship.

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Captains gathered at midfield before the start of overtime for the coin toss. The Patriots won the toss and deferred — a move Bill Belichick made because of the windy conditions.

Defying odds, Bill Belichick went for the wind

The Patriots won the overtime coin toss, but instead of taking the kickoff, like 99.9 percent of NFL coaches do in that situation, Bill Belichick did something different.

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A change in leadership at Nora as founder departs

The Nora Theatre Company has named Lee Mikeska Gardner its new artistic director after a quarter of a century under founder Mary C. “Mimi” Huntington.