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Manning acquitted of aiding the enemy

US Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was acquitted of the most serious charge, but convicted of espionage and theft for giving classified secrets to WikiLeaks.

Terror plotter Mehanna wants convictions overturned

An attorney for Tarek Mehanna, formerly of Sudbury, told an appeals court that the convictions violated his client’s constitutional rights to free speech.

Legislature’s tech chief to be replaced

Edward Bell came under fire Monday for his large paycheck and failure to pay his federal taxes.

President Barack Obama spoke at the Amazon fulfillment center in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Obama proposes new fiscal bargain

President Obama challenged Republicans to accept a new fiscal deal to cut corporate tax rates in exchange for more government spending on jobs programs.

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In the Boston area, there are several twists on the classic cold joe. Pictured, cold brewed coffee at Dwelltime in Cambridge.

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The making of a Nescafe Frappe at Athan’s European Bakery.

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Owner Aristides Athanasopoulos makes his specialty drink by mixing Nescafe and water into a froth, then adding some cold milk.

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Followed by adding some ice cubes and more water for chilled perfection.

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“It has strong pleasant taste,” said Athanasopoulos of the Greek iced coffee.

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Vietnamese iced coffee at New Dong Khanh is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds through a phin filter.

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A stream of thick condensed milk coils as it goes into a plastic cup.

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Then coffee is poured on top, creating beautiful waves as the dark liquid mingles with the creamy one.

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The velvety texture and burst of caramel flavor make a luxurious drink.

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Twists on the classic iced coffee

Visiting area cafes to taste the trendy cold brew method and other chilled drinks reveals wide-ranging flavor and refreshment.

Mourners filed out of St. Cecilia's Church following a funeral mass for Amy Lord in Wilbraham.

Funeral services held for Amy Lord

Mourners gathered at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Wilbraham, where services were held for the murder victim whose killing shocked the region.

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Swartz not ‘targeted’ by MIT, review finds

An internal review found the university committed no wrongdoing in the case of the Internet activist, who committed suicide, but it also raised concerns about MIT policies.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/02/21/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/bike%20commuters1-1208259.jpg Safe or savage? The state of bicycle safety in Boston

Watch leading cyclists and policy makers discuss efforts to make Boston easier and more accessible.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/30/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/stockman-1671.jpg ‘Getting to Yes’ in the Middle East

The famous book “Getting to Yes,” written more than 30 years ago, still has lessons for negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Tom Brady stayed in town this spring and put in time with his new teammates.

Tom Brady’s extra work needed this year

The veteran QB knows that for the revamped Patriots offense to be successful, he must develop a rapport with his new cast of young receivers.

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In this handout provided by the White House, US President Barack Obama has lunch with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the patio outside the Oval Office.

On Obama-Clinton menu: tea leaves

President Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton met for lunch, sparking talks of who, if anyone, the president will endorse in 2016.