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Accepting nomination, Romney makes his case

Mitt Romney launched his fall campaign for the White House in a rousing Republican National Convention finale by promising to create 12 million jobs in perilous economic times.

Mitt Romney waved as he strode to the podium.

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The crowd gave Romney a rousing response.

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Romney's speech had a heavy focus on jobs and the economy.

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Mitt Romney shook hands as he walked to the podium.

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Senator Marco Rubio of Florida introduced Romney.

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Actor and director Clint Eastwood spoke at the convention. As part of Eastwood's speech, he had an imaginary conversation with President Obama.

Mike Eruzione, of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal hockey team, waved to the crowd.

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Convention-goers brandished Romney slogans.

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Ann Romney and son Matt reacted to a speech.

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Pam Finlayson, who attended a Mormon church in Massachusetts with Romney, spoke on his behalf.

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Delegates listened to a speech.

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush spoke during the last night of the convention.

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Mitt Romney's son, Craig, addressed the crowd.

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Scott Brown attended the convention.

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A convention-goer wore a "Got Mitt?" button.

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Newt Gingrich and wife Callista narrated a tribute to former president Ronald Reagan.

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Convention-goers wore Mitt Romney masks.

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

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.

Rubio touts Romney’s business experience

In introducing Mitt Romney tonight, Senator Marco Rubio said the candidate understands how prosperity occurs.

Exclusive Friday Preview

Gas prices at record levels for Labor Day weekend

Gas in Massachusetts is as expensive as it’s ever been heading into the holiday, and prices continue to rise as Hurricane Isaac forces Gulf Coast refineries to close.

Pentagon may take legal action against SEAL author

The Pentagon’s top lawyer has informed a former Navy SEAL that his book describing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden violated agreements to not divulge military secrets.

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.

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Campaigns and conventions

The mad theater of campaigns, protests, rallies, and conventions that is our modern political process is not a recent phenomenon.

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Hennigan says foe aims to ruin her good name.

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Paula Townsend, 101, relived memories as she toured the Home For Little Wanderers in Jamaica Plain.

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Nationally, the average tuition at private four-year schools reached $28,500 this year, according to the College Board.

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Sports

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Connecticut's Max DeLorenzo was hit by Massachusetts' Khary Baily-Smith in the second half at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Thursday.

UConn welcomes UMass to bowl subdivision with 37-0 drubbing

Smothered by Connecticut’s defense, the Minuteman gained just 59 yards in their debut at college football’s highest level.

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Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi is serving an eight-year sentence in federal prison for corruption.

State officials revoke former speaker DiMasi's pension

The annual pension of $60,142, which was suspended last September, was revoked Thursday by state pension officials.

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Protect, and isolate, author of book on bin Laden raid

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A policeman fired at protesting miners outside a South African mine in Rustenburg on Aug. 16.