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US moving naval forces closer to Syria, Hagel says

President Obama has asked the Pentagon to prepare military options for a possible decision regarding Syria, according to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Jerry Remy to miss at least three more Red Sox games

A NESN spokesman said he had no information about whether the broadcaster, whose son has been charged with killing his girlfriend, will return to the booth this season.

Embattled San Diego mayor agrees to resign Aug. 30

Mayor Bob Filner had been accused by at least 17 women of sexual harassment, allegations that eroded his support after nine months on the job.

Market Basket board votes to distribute $250m to owners

The latest action from the board, divided between factions that either support or want to replace the chief executive, was a vote to distribute $250 million to its nine shareholders.

Jake Novak (right) and other cast members of “Kiss Me, Kate” performing a musical number on the Hatch Shell stage Wednesday.

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Many kisses for ‘Kate’ on the Esplanade

There is no better way to spend a summer evening than watching Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra collaborate on “Kiss Me, Kate.”

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Blow-dry salons come to Boston

Places like Blo, Hairo, and Be Styled don’t cut hair but are being embraced by clients frustrated at seeing their coiffed hair turn limp shortly after hours with a stylist.

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A new book provides the ultimate quiz on ‘Yankee Doodle’

Take this challenging quiz on New England history and lore to see if you’re a true Yankee.

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Graham dancers take a fresh turn at Jacob’s Pillow

The Martha Graham Dance Company demonstrates the best way to perform their late founder’s ballets.

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How limiting is Walsh’s union cash?

Martin Walsh’s big haul of union money raises the question of how independent he could be if elected mayor of Boston.

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Hernandez cousin arraigned on contempt charge

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The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston this weekend at the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Cliff divers prepare for competition at ICA

Hipsters are amassing in Somerville, which claims to be the only city in the country that conducts a happiness survey.

Somerville worries it’s growing too hip

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Tom Evangelou, the treasurer of St. John the Baptist Albanian Orthodox Church in South Boston spent the day trying to recover church items that were damaged in a five-alarm fire on Tuesday.

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South Boston church fire aftermath

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A quick way to bypass Southie’s traffic problem

Druker Co. has proposed an 11-story office and retail building at 80 Berkeley St. in the South End.

Developer proposes 11-story South End building

New CEO of Friendly’s Ice Cream, John Maguire.

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John R. Connolly (left) and Martin J. Walsh.

Boston mayoral race still wide open, poll says

Elise Verdoncq and her horse Omerio performing in Cavalia’s “Odysseo.”

Cavalia performer enjoys ride of her life

Kelley and Joseph Rogers, parents of Sean Collier, were presented with a uniform and badge by Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello (left) and Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

Officer Sean Collier, Somerville badge 310

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Alex Rodriguez, left, and Johnny Manziel have both found themselves surrounded by controversy recently.

Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Manziel: 2 topics, 1 big headache

While it would be nice to discuss actual competition, the Rodriguez and Manziel sagas drone on at the forefront of the sports world.

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The owner of the Shipyard Quarters Marina in Charlestown has been ordered by a judge to act immediately to ensure the structural integrity of his facility, the attorney general’s office said Friday.

Judge orders marina owner to ensure facility’s structural integrity

The injunction also orders the owner of the Shipyard Quarters Marina in Charlestown to let boaters stay until Oct. 31 if there are safe berthing slips.