Congress receives draft resolution for Syria strike

The resolution says the objective of a US military response would be to ‘‘deter, disrupt, prevent and degrade’’ President Bashar Assad’s ability to use chemical weapons going forward.

People gathered in downtown Los Angeles to demonstrate against a possible US-led military strike in Syria.

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People gathered in downtown Los Angeles to demonstrate against a possible US-led military strike in Syria.

President Barack Obama announced he will seek congressional approval before launching any military action against Syria.

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President Barack Obama announced he will seek congressional approval before launching any military action against Syria.

A bride and groom had their photo session in Ottawa as members of the Syrian-Canadian community protested below Parliament Hill.

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A bride and groom had their photo session in Ottawa as members of the Syrian-Canadian community protested below Parliament Hill.

President Obama (center) met in the Situation Room with his advisers to discuss strategy in Syria.

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President Obama (center) met in the Situation Room with his advisers to discuss strategy in Syria.

Jordanians demonstrated near the US embassy in Amman.

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Jordanians demonstrated near the US embassy in Amman.

President Barack Obama was joined by Vice President Joe Biden while delivering a statement on Syria in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Obama was joined by Vice President Joe Biden while delivering a statement on Syria in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Syrian-Americans and pro-peace supporters gathered in Boston to demonstrate against military action.

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Syrian-Americans and pro-peace supporters gathered in Boston to demonstrate against military action.

Protesters demonstrate against a US-led strike on Syria in front of the White House Saturday.

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Protesters demonstrated against a US-led strike on Syria in front of the White House Saturday.

Congress is scheduled to return from a summer vacation on Sept. 9.

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Congress is scheduled to return from a summer vacation on Sept. 9.

Opponents of US military action in Syria demonstrated at New York's Times Square.

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Opponents of US military action in Syria demonstrated in New York's Times Square.

Albira Chamo of Norwood protested outside Secretary of State John Kerry's townhome in Boston.

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Albira Chamo of Norwood protested outside Secretary of State John Kerry's townhome in Boston.

Sharon Pavlovich chanted with other opponents of US military action in Syria at New York's Times Square on Saturday.

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Sharon Pavlovich chanted with other opponents of US military action in Syria in New York's Times Square on Saturday.

Anti-Assad demonstrators held signs blasting the UN.

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Anti-Assad demonstrators held signs blasting the UN.

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The ideologically diverse crowd on Boston Common included members of the Green-Rainbow Party and other antiwar protesters.

Jake Peavy pitched seven innings and allowed two runs to improve to 11-5 on the season.

Red Sox 7, White Sox 2

Jake Peavy takes charge

The Red Sox pitcher threw seven strong innings against his former team and had four strikeouts at Fenway Park.

Tim Tebow thanked the Patriots in a series tweets after he was cut from the team.

Tim Tebow among 13 released from Patriots

Quarterback Tim Tebow, punter Zoltan Mesko, and defensive linemen Jermaine Cunningham and Justin Francis were the biggest names cut on Saturday.

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The three-time Emmy winner is tackling the role of President Lyndon Johnson in the play “All the Way,” which previews at the American Repertory Theater.

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The photographers featured in “She Who Tells a Story” at the Museum of Fine Arts are interested in making statements.

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Had Lawrence DiCara been elected in 1983, he might have pushed Boston further and faster in the right direction.

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Megan Mullally starred on Broadway, both before and after her award-winning role on TV’s “Will & Grace.”

Megan Mullally’s a powerhouse in P-town

The rafter-raising power of Mullally’s singing voice, which she employed to impressive effect on Broadway before and after “Will & Grace,” blew listeners away.

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Another standout beer from Pretty Things

Somerville’s Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project has released a tastefully restrained beer, brewed with Lindenflower tea, in collaboration with New Zealand’s Yeastie Boys.