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State, city agencies probing schools’ athletics spending

The Boston school district’s athletics department is being targeted by three investigations into potential misspending of funds related to the purchase of equipment and supplies.

Patrick says he’s not running for president in 2016

Governor Deval Patrick said he will return to the private sector when he finishes his second term in 2015.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/shoot6.jpg Man shot by Boston officer opened fire first, police say

A man being investigated for selling drugs in South Boston allegedly opened fire on Boston police officers today, prompting police to return fire.

Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Bulger made Halloran fear for his life, brother testifies

The brother of Brian Halloran told a US District Court jury today that his brother had feared Bulger and was preparing to testify against him.

American League 3, National League 0

American League pitchers shut down NL

American League pitchers allowed three hits in a combined shutout that earned the AL home-field advantage in the World Series.

Mariano Rivera threw a scoreless eighth for the American League.

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Mariano Rivera threw a scoreless eighth for the American League.

Dustin Pedroia was 0-for-2 in the game, including a fly out to right field in the third.

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Dustin Pedroia was 0-for-2 in the game, including a fly out to right field in the third.

David Ortiz congratulated Miguel Cabrera after he scored in the fourth. Ortiz was 0-for-2 in the game.

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David Ortiz congratulated Miguel Cabrera after he scored in the fourth. Ortiz was 0-for-2 in the game.

Jose Bautista put the American League on the board with an sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

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Jose Bautista put the American League on the board with an sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

Neil Diamond sang “Sweet Caroline” during the middle of the eighth.

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Neil Diamond sang “Sweet Caroline” during the middle of the eighth.

Mass. General slips from top spot in national ranking

Johns Hopkins Hospital reclaimed first place on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual honor roll, displacing Massachusetts General Hospital.

‘Glee’ actor Monteith died of overdose, coroner says

‘‘Glee’’ actor Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner’s office said Tuesday.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/12/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/kreiter_menotomy1_g.jpg Menotomy bows to revolution with cuisine

Menotomy Grill & Tavern, which Arlington native Billy Lyons opened in June in a renovated space, includes high ceilings, exposed brick, and an outdoor patio.

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Opinion | Ellen Goodman

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/16/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/03789719-1450--90x90.jpg What are Mandela’s end-of-life wishes?

Perhaps there is one final lesson from Nelson Mandela: Let those saddened by the leader’s imminent demise tell each other how they want to die.

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