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Nidal Hasan, the gunman convicted of murder in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, has been sentenced to death.

Fort Hood shooter sentenced to death

Maj. Nidal Hasan, convicted in the deadly 2009 shooting rampage, could become the first American soldier executed in more than half a century.

Rolling Stone author casts Patriots brass in poor light

Paul Solotaroff, a contributing editor at the magazine, discussed Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick’s roles in Aaron Hernandez’s downfall.

Mass. senators urge caution on Syria action

Senator Elizabeth Warren said the should US have “a plan, a goal, and we have a reasonable way for achieving that goal” before action is taken.

The House of Blues on Lansdowne Street in Boston.

Police investigate fatal overdose at House of Blues

The popular nightclub on Lansdowne Street will voluntarily shut down tonight after one person died and two others were hospitalized.

President Obama spoke at events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

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President Obama spoke at events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Thousands attended the anniversary on the National Mall.

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Thousands attended the anniversary on the National Mall.

Georgia Rep. John Lewis spoke at the event.

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Georgia Rep. John Lewis spoke at the event.

President Obama and Michelle Obama, and former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, walked down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Michelle Obama and President Obama, and former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, walked down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

President Obama’s remarks were delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial and before thousands of people.

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President Obama’s remarks were delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial and before thousands of people.

‘Because they kept marching, America changed,’ Obama says

On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, President Obama called on the nation to build upon the accomplishments of racial justice.

State Senator Dan Wolf.

Ethics Commission extends deadline for Dan Wolf

The state senator must either resign his seat or divest his interest in Cape Air until Sept. 19, the commission said.

Brett DeMayo said he waited more than 90 minutes one recent morning to see a doctor at Cape Cod Hospital.

Cape Cod Hospital clings to independence

Big donations and ties to Brigham and Women’s have helped the hospital and its parent stay independent and expand emergency services.

Opinion

Jeff Jacoby

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/28/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/jacoby-2031.jpg Yesterday’s atrocities are happening again

Decent people can and usually will ignore atrocities when they happen, and the indecent count on their apathy.

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