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Harvard probes report of student cheating

About 125 undergraduates in the class “Government 1310: ‘Introduction to Congress’” are accused of jointly submitting responses for a final exam, some word-for-word identical.

Teachers union offers concessions

After a contract stalemate that has lasted more than two years, the Boston Teachers Union said it would accept concessions on wages and a teacher evaluation system.

Springfield casino consultant a gambling lobbyist

The expert hired to help Springfield assess casino proposals is a registered lobbyist for two of the firms competing in the Western Mass. town.

State closes drug testing lab amid probe of chemist

State Police are concerned that a chemist’s mishandling of evidence in drug cases may have led to wrongful convictions.

Can Romney win over the middle?

While tonight’s anointing indeed represents a political triumph for Mitt Romney, it is also fraught with challenge and risk.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan posed with campaign staffers for a photo Thursday.

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Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan posed with campaign staffers for a photo Thursday.

Musician Taylor Hicks, who won the fifth season of the reality TV competition

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Musician Taylor Hicks, who won the fifth season of the reality TV competition "American Idol," sang during a soundcheck.

Mitt Romney stood at the podium during a walkthrough at the convention Thursday.

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Mitt Romney stood at the podium during a walkthrough at the convention Thursday.

Senator Scott Brown answered questions during a press conference Thursday in Tampa, Fla.

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Senator Scott Brown answered questions during a press conference Thursday in Tampa, Fla.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan arrived for a sound check before the final day of the Republican National Convention.

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Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan at the soundcheck.

Stagehands made final adjustments to an expanded stage where Mitt Romney will accept his party's nomination.

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Stagehands made final adjustments to an expanded stage where Mitt Romney will accept his party's nomination.

Actor Jon Voight posed with a delegate before the start of the convention's final day on Thursday.

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Actor Jon Voight posed with a delegate before the start of the convention's final day on Thursday.

Scott Brown declined bigger GOP convention role

Brown said he limited his attendance at the convention to a single day because of scheduling demands, not concern about fallout for his campaign.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/08/30/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/tlumacki_GOP_convention_national386.jpg Ryan made forceful case, but some context was missing

In attacking President Obama’s policies at the Republican National Convention, Paul Ryan left out some important details.

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Charley Molnar is leading UMass to the upper tier of college football.

Charley Molnar running the show for UMass

Molnar hasn’t missed a day of running in five years, but the new UMass coach has his hands full running an upgraded football program.

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