Aftershocks intensify in Mass. drug lab scandal

Authorities said the evidence mishandling could put felons back on the streets, inundate courts, and damage public confidence in the justice system.

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Hezbollah supporters rally against anti-Islam film

The leader of Lebanon’s powerful militant group said the US must be held accountable for the film because it was produced in America.

Mercedes Herran

Berklee College of Music opens campus in Valencia, Spain

The school’s first master’s degree program has attracted 75 students from 29 countries to an avant-garde campus in the city.

Foreclosure activity in Mass. slowed in July

Foreclosure petitions and completed foreclosures were both down around 17 percent compared to a year earlier, the Warren Group reported.

The Patriots tried to phase Wes Welker out, but now they likely need him.

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Wes Welker’s role even more in doubt

After the Patriots’ absolutely stunning — and, really, inexcusable — loss to the Cardinals, there can be no doubt: Welker was set to be phased out of the Patriots’ offense.

The Romney campaign won’t say why it has declined to reveal names, despite pressure to do so from advocacy groups and the Obama camp.

Romney won’t release names of donation bundlers

“Bundlers,” people who write big checks and also press their friends and associates to donate, make up a whole swath of influential Mitt Romney supporters.

If you buy the iPhone 5 or another phone that runs on the speedy 4G LTE cellular network, such as the HTC Thunderbolt, expect your data usage to ramp up considerably, and buy accordingly.

iPhone 5 likely to boost data usage

Wireless carriers are reorganizing their data plans as features on the latest smartphones, including Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 5, appear likely to increase usage.

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Dr. Richard Keller was involved for nearly three decades with Camp Joslin in Charlton, and also served at a summer camp in the Berkshires.

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Steward hires top Mass. General surgeon

Steward Health Care’s new hire is part of a strategy to win back patients who are leaving its system for routine surgical care at major Boston teaching hospitals.

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America’s first lighthouse guided vessels entering Boston Harbor from Sept. 14, 1716, and the lighthouse on Little Brewster Island was the last to be automated, in 1998.

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Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 0

Dustin Pedroia flipped his bat up after striking out in the third inning.

Red Sox can’t pull out sweep

Jon Lester, who pitched well for six-plus innings, imploded with two outs in the seventh when he allowed three runs as Boston eventually fell to the Blue Jays, 5-0.

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Bil Lewis, 60, of Cambridge said he’s nostalgic for the “wild community” of the old Occupy Boston encampment.

Dwindling Boston Occupiers remain resolute

Nearly a year after the start of the 72-day occupation of Dewey Square, the movement known for its defiance has struggled in its transition to a campless organization.

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If you buy the iPhone 5 or another phone that runs on the speedy 4G LTE cellular network, such as the HTC Thunderbolt, expect your data usage to ramp up considerably, and buy accordingly.

iPhone 5 likely to boost data usage

Wireless carriers are reorganizing their data plans as features on the latest smartphones, including Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 5, appear likely to increase usage.