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Romney stands by remarks about 47 percent

In an interview on Fox News, Mitt Romney refused to back down amid criticism that he disparaged nearly half of the electorate by saying they don’t pay taxes.

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Behind Romney’s words: Stereotypes and assumptions

The numbers behind Romney’s assertions show how utterly foolish and misguided they are.

Chicago teachers vote to end strike

The teachers agreed to return to the classroom, halting a walkout that put teacher evaluations and job security at the center of a national debate about public education.

Tufts Medical, Vanguard Health consider alliance

Tufts Medical Center is in talks to team up with for-profit Vanguard Health Systems to buy independent hospitals and provide more integrated health care across Mass.

Felix Doubront had a rough third inning, when he walked the bases loaded and gave up three runs, but the Sox batters picked him up, scoring seven runs for the win.

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Red Sox come from behind for win

The Red Sox rebounded from a three-run deficit for their fourth win in five games on their current road trip.

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Kitchen celebrates recipes of the past

Futuristic, chemistry-driven cuisine is on the wane. This new South End restaurant serves what the website terms “time-honored cookery.”

“Under glass,” an appetizer (circa 1903) of mushrooms and cheese, oxtail and brioche toast.

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“Under glass,” an appetizer (circa 1903) of mushrooms and cheese, oxtail and brioche toast.

Tournedos Rossini (circa 1833): tender beef, foie gras, black truffles with Madeira sauce, and creamed spinach.

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Tournedos Rossini (circa 1833): tender beef, foie gras, black truffles with Madeira sauce, and creamed spinach.

Lobster thermidor (1894) with flour-based gnocchi.

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Lobster thermidor (1894) with flour-based gnocchi.

The sole (Nov. 2, 1948) that inspired Julia Child.

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The sole (Nov. 2, 1948) that inspired Julia Child.

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Demanding internships nurture the idea of agricultural careers for these young people.

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Some early Christians believed Jesus had wife, discovery shows

A Harvard professor has identified what appears to be a scrap of fourth-century papyrus that, while not evidence Jesus was married, shows that some early Christians believed he had a wife.

Deion Branch is seen in a preseason game against the Eagles in Foxborough Aug. 20.

Deion Branch back with the Patriots

The receiver, who had 51 catches for the Patriots last year and was one of the last players to be cut this preseason, was brought back after the injury to Aaron Hernandez.

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Chinese protesters shouted anti-Japan slogans outside the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Monday.

China-Japan dispute risks trade relationship

China and Japan’s worst diplomatic crisis since 2005 is putting at risk a trade relationship that has tripled in the past decade to more than $340 billion.