Obama calls on UN to confront violent extremism

President Obama vowed to lead a coalition to dismantle an Islamic State ?network of death.?

MIT sophomore found dead in residence hall

Phoebe Wang, who was in the department of mechanical engineering, was from Chesterbrook, Pa.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/suspects150-10439.jpg Family of slain pizza delivery man speak at killers? sentencing

The tearful family of Richel Nova told the people responsible for his death about the loss they have endured since he was murdered.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kidnap150-10437.jpg Police search for two suspects after woman escapes kidnapping

The victim was able to escape from the trunk of a car in Taunton, officials said.

A recent view of the Rainbow Bridge in upstate New York, near where the missing Afghan soldiers were arrested.

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Afghan soldiers? strange trip included stop at strip club

The details of the 500-mile journey by the three men remained a mystery perhaps to all but federal officials.

Spectators filled less than 10 percent of the seats at the June 19 Boston Breakers-Seattle Reign game at Allston?s Harvard Stadium.

Magazine

Why do fans ignore women?s pro sports?

The best female athletes in Boston and beyond usually play to empty stadiums with little pay and little praise.

Double Shot

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/11/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/80821203A.jpg Renaming Obama?s controversial ?coffee salute?

When the president saluted on the tarmac Tuesday holding a cup, that probably wasn?t a latte, or even coffee.

Shirley Leung

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/23/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/shirley-4693.jpg Charlie Baker saved Harvard Pilgrim, stop debating it

When the GOP gubernatorial candidate departed as the company?s CEO, it was rated as the country?s best health insurer.

James Shields will be among the top pitchers available on the free agent market this offseason.

Red Sox mailbag

Which pitchers should Red Sox pursue?

The offseason shapes up as a busy one for the Red Sox, especially as they fill out their pitching rotation.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/22/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/CoffeeBar.jpg ?Why can?t we just eat our coffee??

Ali Kothari and Johnny Fayad have developed an energy bar that is infused with a full cup of fair trade coffee.