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Mass. House votes to repeal ‘tech tax’

The state House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to repeal the controversial tax on software services, just two months after it was adopted.

City Council OK’s East Boston-only casino vote

Shooting down calls that the vote be taken citywide, the council voted in favor of allowing East Boston residents to decide the fate of the Suffolk Downs casino.

Police search for man after 4 assaults on women in Back Bay

Boston police are investigating four seperate incidents reported by women in the area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Senate moves ahead with stopgap spending bill

The unanimous vote came after Senator Ted Cruz ended a marathon 21-hour, 19-minute speech railing against President Obama’s health care law.

Video

Decades after spaghetti ad, Anthony feels snubbed

Anthony Martignetti, who starred in the iconic 1969 TV commercial for “Prince Spaghetti day” when he was 12 years old, wasn’t asked to play himself in a remake of the ad.

Rob Gronkowski runs through drills at practice Wednesday.(AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Gronkowski doesn’t know if he’ll play against Falcons

Rob Gronkowski said his condition has been improving and that he has been practicing, but he doesn’t know when he will play.

Gomez, a former Navy SEAL who lost the US Senate special election to Edward Markey, says he supports an assault weapons ban.

Gabriel Gomez changes stance on gun control measures

Gomez, a former Navy SEAL who lost the US Senate special election to Edward Markey, says he supports an assault weapons ban.

John Connolly said his focus on fixing schools galvanized parents across neighborhoods and formed the bedrock of his support.

The Race for Mayor

Connolly pivots to general election with focus still on schools

John Connolly said his focus on fixing schools galvanized parents across neighborhoods and formed the bedrock of his support.

Opinion

NICHOLAS BURNS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/25/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Burns-2512.jpg An opportunity for breakthrough diplomacy

The turn to negotiation by Iranian President Hassan Rowhani and President Obama is the most important chance to end the US-Iran cold war.

Globe exclusives

An interception in the end zone threw Tom Brady for a loop, but he was the difference in the Patriots’ victory.

On Football | Midweek Report

Brady carried Patriots in win
Because Martin Walsh (left) and John Connolly come from the same ethnic tribe, they must also jockey to appeal to voters of color.

The race for mayor | Analysis

Next, Walsh and Connolly must broaden their bases
The Ferris wheel will operate free for the public on Wednesday and Thursday before being dismantled.

New office, free rides
John Connolly was congratulated by a supporter Tuesday night at his victory party.

Political upbringing

John Connolly stresses education
Martin J. Walsh, reflected in a mirror, celebrated with supporters at Venezia Restaurant.

From Labor to Politics

Path carries Walsh closer to his dream
Because John Connolly (left) and Martin Walsh come from the same ethnic tribe, they must also jockey to appeal to voters of color.

Adrian Walker

Mayoral field offered much promise

Review websites try to thwart fake reviews
Nicole Banks, a Suffolk University sophomore, and her roommates keep a list on the fridge of groceries they need.

Seriously, ramen again
“I didn’t try to take over the market. Maybe I didn’t play a role, I don’t know. But now I’m trying to help these guys and to help grow the scene because to me it’s important,” said Ned “Leedz” Wellbery.

Promoter looks to grow local hip-hop scene
Misto fritto at Nebo is an impressive platter of shrimp, calamari, and smelts, all perfectly fried, accompanied by lemon and aioli.

Dining Out

A new Nebo beyond the North End
Among dishes served is jjolmyun, cold noodles with chili sauce, cucumbers, red cabbage, and a yolked egg.

Cheap Eats | Allston

Mom and son Korean spot does it right
Boston city hall.

Opinion | PAUL MCMORROW

Boston City Hall should be torn down

Sports

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Wide receiver Danny Amendola looked much better in practice Wednesday than he did last week.(AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Amendola says he’s almost healed

Patriots receiver Danny Amendola looked much better in practice Wednesday but wouldn’t indicate whether he could play Sunday.

Metro

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Authorities are searching for a man named Timothy Wells, who is suspected of attacking a student and a bus driver on this Salem State University shuttle bus today.

Salem State University lifts shelter-in-place order

The order came after the stabbing of a student on a bus, and was lifted later in the afternoon with the suspect still at large.

Columnists

Shirley Leung

Could Baker be the tech governor?
Martin Walsh, left, and John Connolly shook hands following a forum in June.

Opinion | JOAN VENNOCHI

Face of change looks familiar

LAWRENCE HARMON

Losers could still be winners for Boston

SCOT LEHIGH

Voters will expect a contest of ideas

JEFF JACOBY

It’s not the pope’s culture war
Because John Connolly (left) and Martin Walsh come from the same ethnic tribe, they must also jockey to appeal to voters of color.

Adrian Walker

Mayoral field offered much promise
President Barack Obama awarded US Army Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter the Medal of Honor in August.

Kevin Cullen

Redeployed to fight stigma

Adrian Walker

Davis made his mark at BPD

JAMES CARROLL

A president who saved the US from war
Reporters surrounded Carl Yastrzemski at the unveiling of his statue Sunday.

Dan Shaughnessy

Ultimate Boston tribute for Yaz
The statuesque Tom Brady should end up bronzed when his playing days are done.

Christopher L. Gasper

Next athlete to get a statue? Brady

JOANNA WEISS

Shaking up the academic core

Nation & World

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Kenyan security forces stoodon the top floor of a building facing the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday.

Militants claim 137 killed in Kenya mall attack

While the Kenyan government maintained the official civilian death toll remained 61, US experts were helping search for bodies and evidence.

Business

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The financially struggling Postal Service is seeking a 3-cent increase in the cost of mailing a letter.

Postal Service seeks 3-cent hike in price of stamps

The requested increase would raise the price of a first-class stamp to 49 cents.

Arts

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Movie Review

“Far From Vietnam” (1967) is the collaboration of several auteur filmmakers.

‘Far From Vietnam’ still hits close to home

The 1967 multi-auteur collaboration remains compelling both as artful propaganda and as a prophetic historical artifact.

Food & dining

From left: lobster rolls from The Barking Claw, The Phusion Grill, Bean and Cod, Clam Shack, Landfall, and Quicks Hole.

On Cape, a lobster roll-off is serious (and tasty) business

In the scientific tasting of six Cape Cod spots, simple won out.

Globe Insiders

Insider Event | Sept. 25

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/03/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/Kabul_4May07_0271.jpg Qais Akbar Omar, author of ‘A Fort of Nine Towers’

Attend a book signing and presentation by Qais Akbar Omar, author of the internationally acclaimed memoir.

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Magazine

The cover for the September 22 2013 issue

Do we still trust Bill Belichick?
The cover for the September 15 2013 issue

Beauty of the bottle
The cover for the September 8 2013 issue

Jefferson slept here
The cover for the August 25 2013 issue

Little folk

Ideas

“You even can see and hear birds in Boston, something unthinkable in Chinese cities.”

Wolfgang Georg Arlt,  founder of the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute