Iran nuclear deal reduces chance of war, Obama says

President Obama cast the historic accord as the only possibility to avert a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/suarez_01senatelynch_MET_0022.jpg Lynch ?not persuaded yet? on Iran accord

Stephen Lynch, the top Democrat on a congressional anti-terror task force, cited concerns over site inspections and the easing of sanctions.

Carlos Ortega Gabin (right) was consoled as he brook down while holding a photo of his sister, Matilde Gabin, in the driveway where she was allegedly shot and killed by her husband.

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Lawrence man allegedly kills estranged wife, himself

The shooting came just hours after a judge ordered the couple to stay away from each other.

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One of the suspects, Justin Martin, has appeared in movies including ?Flight? and ?The Soloist.?

Genzyme to grow under parent?s restructuring plan

Cambridge-based Genzyme will get a new name as it takes over two drug programs run by parent company Sanofi.



Two of Pembroke mom Jenn McNary?s four children were born with a rare genetic disease. Her then 9-year-old son qualified for a trial of the drug eteplirsen, but her older son did not. // Joanne Rathe/Globe staff


McNary, here with her oldest son, Austin, decided against fighting for compassionate use in his case. The shift came with her realization that ?the world is bigger than my family.? // Joanne Rathe/Globe staff


Grass-roots efforts to help parents acquire scarce and unproven drugs for their gravely ill children laid bare questions about fairness and equality of access. // Joanne Rathe/Globe staff


Pressure from parents like Jenn McNary did lead to a more flexible clinical trial for eteplirsen. McNary?s wheelchair-bound son Austin, like his brother Max, is now getting the drug. // Joanne Rathe/Globe staff

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The battle for experimental drugs

What if your loved one were sick. Maybe dying. And a drug still being tested might, or might not, help. How far would you go to get it?

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NASA reveals new close-up view of Pluto?s surface

A mountain range with peaks as high as 11,000 feet can be seen in the image.

The American League?s victory in the All-Star Game gave it home field advantage in the World Series.

Baseball?s All-Star Game draws record-low rating

Fox said Tuesday?s broadcast of the American League?s 6-3 victory averaged 10.9 million viewers.

opinion | Joni Rodgers

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/15/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/480671308.jpg ?Go Set a Watchman? is a novel we can love

?Watchman? leads us into a humid Southern swamp of human frailty and beauty, stereotypes sinking beneath the surface.

A replica of a New York City subway station popped up on High Street on Wednesday as part of a shoot for the film

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New York City subway stop appears in Boston for ?Ghostbusters?

Paul Feig?s reboot of ?Ghostbusters? filmed in the Financial District on Wednesday.

Stephen Gostkowski made 35 of 37 field goals last season.

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Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots agree to four-year deal

The deal is reportedly worth $17.2 million for the kicker who made 94.6 percent of his field goals last season.

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A celebration Wednesday promotes efforts to make the seat of local government a welcoming place to gather.

Political happy hour live

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The Globe?s first live Political Happy Hour is taking place at Suffolk University.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/200_donald_trump_071315.jpg Immigration becoming key GOP issue

As 2016 approaches, immigration has become the presidential election?s definitive issue ? at least in the GOP primary.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/14/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/DV2084345.jpg Iran deal is better than no deal at all

For the time being, this accord resolves one of the most pressing foreign policy challenges facing the world.

The Big Picture

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Looking skyward

The sky can be a compelling subject or backdrop in a photograph, emanating many sources of light.