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Closures at US diplomatic posts to continue

The decision to keep the embassies and consulates in 19 cities closed through Saturday is ‘‘not an indication of a new threat,” the State Department said.

Iran’s new president Rouhani takes oath of office

Hasan Rouhani called for a dialogue with the West and for a lessening of sanctions that are taking an increasing toll on his country.

Uncle of Aaron Hernandez killed in moped crash in Conn.

Robert J. Valentine sustained a head injury in a single-vehicle crash at about 1 a.m. Saturday in Bristol, Conn.

Rising water levels threaten Boston’s waterfront

From downtown to East Boston to Dorchester, rising sea levels are posing an increasingly urgent threat to developers’ plans.

John Henry adding Globe to his Boston constellation

The Red Sox owner had two advantages in his bid for The Boston Globe: a local profile and a cash offer.

Ryan Huddle/Globe Staff

Movies

Matt Damon directed by a belief in great filmmakers

Director Neill Blomkamp is Damon’s latest instructor in the captivating new science-fiction film “Elysium.”

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Red Sox win as Doubront is effective again

Felix Doubront pitched seven scoreless innings and three relievers combined to preserve the shutout at Fenway Park.

Gronkowski’s book offers insight into rehab from back surgery

“Growing Up Gronk” describes the disk surgery Rob Gronkowski had in 2009, providing information as he recovers from a second procedure.

ideas

How college classes encourage cheating

Our universities motivate students to be dishonest. Here’s how to fix them.

Opinion

opinion | Jon Garelick

Keep the kid

The Os Gemeos mural deserves to become a permanent public installation as it shows Boston’s inclusiveness and capacity for joy.

Globe exclusives

Geralda Figueroa, a Boston health inspector, told Kim Crocker and Robert MacClean how to avoid violations.

Food truck popularity outrunning hygiene

General Joseph F. Dunford spoke to a group of Romanian soldiers in Kabul as they prepared to return home.

The art of ending an endless war

(From left to right) Joel Joseph, Rosemary Agbede, and Andre Kurs.

Immigrants vital to Mass. economy

In his game-review video series “Zero Punctuation,” Benjamin “Yahtzee” Croshaw (below) offers observations delivered as a series of still shots of rudimentary figures.

Game On

A biting wit, and a mission to reform

Sukuma dance figures (52, 60, and 56 inches tall) made of wood, metal, and pigments.

Art Review

An amazing world of art from Tanzania

Kenbrell Thompkins has speed and has looked great in Patriots camp.

Sunday Football Notes

Some Patriots are on the spot

John Chereski (right) worked with Leland Alexander to estimate costs for a synagogue renovation.

On the Job

Working as a ‘human calculator’

Margaret Hamilton in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939).

history repeating

Still green, still a witch

ideas

How college classes encourage cheating

“Odysseo” will feature a full-size carousel that descends from the ceiling like something out of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”

THEATER

Horses star in this show

Movies

Next stop Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium’

The Canobie Corkscrew (opened in 1987) is a steel sit-down roller coaster that can reach 45 miles an hour.

Smackdown!

Lake Compounce vs. Canobie Lake Park

Sports

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Red Sox Notebook

The Red Sox have been cautious with Rubby De La Rosa, who is two years removed from Tommy John surgery.

Rubby De La Rosa will fill need in Red Sox bullpen

The Red Sox have been cautious with the righthander, who is two years removed from Tommy John surgery.

Metro

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Boston Ballet Company members can be in rehearsals and performances for up to 12 hours a day, making college difficult.

Boston Ballet, Northeastern prepare dancers for future

The organizations are cooperating so dancers, who often spend their early 20s pursing a career and not a degree, can be prepared for their post-ballet lives.