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Catfish: How Manti Te’o’s imaginary romance got its name

Diane O’ Meara (left), whose image was used for the fictional Lennay Kekua, and alleged hoax victim Manti Te’o (right).

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Why we turn to stories to label strange human deceptions.

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GOP should embrace deficit reduction

In order to chart a path back from oblivion, Republicans need to offer something to voters beyond contempt for Obama. They should choose deficit reduction as that goal.

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Stan Musial’s death ends era of MLB’s Mount Rushmore

With the passing of “Stan the Man,” baseball’s luminaries from the World War II era - including Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Bob Feller - have all moved on.

Staples co-founder blasts Harvard over cheating scandal

Harvard alumnus Thomas G. Stemberg called the university’s handling of the scandal “Orwellian” in a letter to the school's president.

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Fisticuffs between the Bruins and Rangers, ice-cold temperatures in Boston, and more of the week’s best images.

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Man attacked baby in fit of rage, prosecutors say

When the 9-month-old girl he was caring for became fussy, Ethen Harrison allegedly attacked the defenseless baby, who later died.

Murray says he’ll cooperate, return improper donations

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray said “I will take responsibility for whatever mistakes that may have been made” related to campaign funding.

Romney goes to Washington

Only four days after President Obama was sworn into a second term, the man who tried to unseat him was in town to attend a luncheon.

S&P 500 in longest winning streak since 2004

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed above 1,500 on Friday for the first time since the start of the Great Recession in 2007.

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The Patriots running backs, including Stevan Ridley, left, and Danny Woodhead, did not produce when needed against the Ravens.

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9 things to do in Boston to beat winter’s chill

Contrasting scenes at a Shaw’s in Plymouth and at a nearby Stop & Shop.

Shaw’s struggles against lower-priced competition

Iraq War veteran Christopher Carter searched for jobs online at his Lenox home. He applied to Walmart’s hiring program.

Easing veterans’ job plight

Boston Police officer Billy Traft (right) is a headliner on Saturday’s TD Garden card.

Boston police officer part of boxing’s revival

Usually, Troy Bouchard said, he goes without gloves at his job pumping gas.

As Boston shudders, Maine townspeople shrug off cold

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray had asked state regulators to investigate whether the former Chelsea Housing Authority chief violated laws while campaigning for him.

Timothy Murray under fire over campaign funding

The family of free-information activist Aaron Swartz (right) and lawyers have blamed the office of US Attorney Carmen Ortiz for contributing to Swartz’s death and said his offenses did not warrant jail time. Ortiz said the case was “reasonably and appropriately handled.”

Swartz case prompts debate over cyber law

Senator John F. Kerry listened as he was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (left), and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee prior to the start of his confirmation hearing.

Kerry vows to combat climate change

Charles Dutoit conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra and pianist Stephen Hough Thursday night.

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Dutoit is big and bold

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NBC Sports ready for Michelle Beadle’s new show

Mary Beth Meehan, “Untitled” (young boxer).

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The Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony blew past Kevin Garnett en route to 2 of his game-high 28 points.

Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett tiff fizzles

After words were exchanged between Anthony and Garnett earlier this month, the pair played nice on Thursday.

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Lynch uncertain about Senate run

Rep. Stephen Lynch says he hasn’t made up his mind about running in the special Senate election, just a day after his camp signaled he would announce his candidacy next week.