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How long will America last?

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Cliodynamics, a new field of study that uses a quantitative approach to understand history, can tell us about the future of America.

In a new biography, author Walter Isaacson describes Steve Jobs as selfish and arrogant as well as the creative genius behind Apple’s successful products.

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The man behind the iPod

Walter Isaacson’s new biography on Steve Jobs details the Apple creator’s two sides and unravels the life of a complicated media genius.

The candy aisle at Wegmans.

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A haven from chaos

If food is our last vice, the new Wegmans in Northborough is the ultimate house of ill repute, and a stunning one at that.

Developer in plea deal over campaign donations

Arthur Winn, developer of the failed Columbus Center project, is facing a $200,000 fine after being charged with illegal campaign donations.

Federal appeals court ruling deals a blow to Cape Wind

The court found that the FAA failed to adequately determine whether turbines pose a danger to pilots and ordered the agency to review its findings, a process that could take years and put the project’s lease at risk.

Up to a foot of snow could fall tomorrow

A rare October snowstorm could dump up to a foot of snow tomorrow in areas of Central and Western Massachusetts, the National Weather Service warned today.

Up to a foot of snow is expected in parts of Central and Wester Mass. tomorrow.

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Up to a foot of snow is expected in parts of Central and Western Mass. tomorrow.

FOR METRO. Fitchburg, MA 10/27/2011 A pedestrian walks along North St. near Fitchburg State University, as snow starts to gather on parked cars in the early evening in Fitchburg, MA on Thursday, October 27, 2011. (Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff) Section: METRO Slug: n/a Reporter: n/a LOID: 5.0.426299454

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Two-to-six inches of snow are expected closer to the coast.

Forecasters warned heavy, wet snow could down tree limbs and power lines.

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Forecasters warned heavy, wet snow could down tree limbs and power lines.

10-27-11: Methuen, MA: As the season's first snow falls, two people put their groceries in the snow covered trunk of a car in the parking lot of the Market Basket store on Pleasant Valley Street. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:metro topic:unknown

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Yesterday brought the season's first snowfall in parts of the state.

10-27-11: Methuen, MA: As the season's first snow falls, a person puts their groceries in a car in the parking lot of the Market Basket store on Pleasant Valley Street. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:metro topic:unknown

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A shopper outside a supermarket in Methuen yesterday.

10-27-11: Andover, MA: A view through the windshield of a car driving on Route 93 northbound as the first snow of the season falls. Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:metro topic:unknown

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There were numerous minor accidents on Interstate 93 in the Boston area.

Winchester, MA 102811 Thirteen year old Jack Russell, 'Liza,' takes a snow break as volunteers pick kale at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, Friday, October 28 2011. Said his owner, Cynthia Randall (cq),

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"Liza" snacked on snow today at the Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester.

Snow on pumpkins at Harper Farms in Lancaster, Mass.

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Snow on pumpkins at Harper Farms in Lancaster.

Arlington, MA 102811 Snow covered pumpkins sat on the stoop of a home on Park Avenue in Arlington Heights, Friday, October 28 2011. (Globe Staff Photo/Wendy Maeda) section: Metro slug: 29standalone reporter: In-Cap

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Halloween is expected to be clear with temperatures reaching 50 degrees.

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Terror suspect’s Sudbury home searched in 2006

A state trooper testified today in Tarek Mehanna’s federal trial that documents and videos promoting jihad were found during a secret search of his home, well before his arrest.

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Man freed from debris 4 days after Turkey earthquake

Television footage showed a rescue team cheering and clapping as the man, wearing a red sweater and strapped to a stretcher, was carried out of the debris.