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GOP meets over fiscal gridlock

House Speaker John Boehner called a meeting with GOP lawmakers to determine what legislation could be pushed through to avert a government shutdown.

Walsh calls for renewed bargaining over police raise

The mayoral candidate stopped short of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s call for the City Council to vote against the award.

A stern warning on global warming

The world’s top climate scientists established a target level at which humanity must stop spewing the gases into the atmosphere or face irreversible climatic changes.

Jobless benefits system defended

The State Labor Department Secretary assured legislators that the new $46 million system is functioning, even as complaints continued.

Daniel Lanigan said his will be the first US brewery entirely devoted to contract brewing.

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Beer bistro owner plans unique brewing facility

Daniel Lanigan is preparing to build what he says will be the country’s first brewery entirely devoted to contract brewing.

Patriots at Falcons, Sunday 8:30 p.m. (NBC)

Patriots have counted on versatile Hoomanawanui

Rob Gronkowski might be a game-time decision, but you can count on Michael Hoomanawanui being in uniform.

Celtics games a low-risk gamble for Sports Hub

Because rival WEEI was already out of the bidding, said an expert, 98.5 probably got the Celtics broadcast rights for a relatively low price.

Harvard Square gets its nightlife groove back

The perceptions that it was lacking night life options and that it had become dominated by chain stores and banks have been addressed.

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RENÉE LOTH

Where are Boston’s kids?

There is something a bit bloodless about a city dominated by empty-nesters and young hipsters, a shell without a core.

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Richard North Patterson’s appreciation for Martha’s Vineyard and its rhythms is evident in his new book, “Loss of Innocence.”

Richard North Patterson aims for something else

It was nearly a year ago that the Taliban attempted to assassinate Malala Yousafzai, then 15, while she was riding her school bus in Pakistan.

Malala Yousafzai addresses Harvard audience

Some can’t wait for Sunday night’s “Breaking Bad” finale, and not because they’re devoted fans.

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Friends don’t let friends miss ‘Breaking Bad’

Charles Shaughnessy (left) and Jonathan Hammond in North Shore Music Theatre’s production of “La Cage aux Folles.”

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Indelible score buoys ‘La Cage’

President Barack Obama said he’s spoken by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Obama, Iran’s president talk about nuclear deal

Aaron Hernandez fiance indicted in murder case

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Root for a shutdown

Neil and Tina Carruthers married in 2010, and nine months later, her cancer returned.

Stoneham couple’s love story, in life and death

Tsarnaev defense seeks more time

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A new brain trust for the Middle East

A worker at Continuum Energy, a Fall River firm being sued, used a device to analyze elemental metals.

Shirley Leung

Here, an heiress says, her millions dwindled

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Becoming Bostonian

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Red Sox 12, Orioles 3

Daniel Nava (center) was greeted by David Ortiz (left) and Mike Napoli after his home run in the first inning.

Red Sox close in on AL’s top seed

The Red Sox thumped the Orioles as Clay Buchholz went seven solid innings and David Ortiz belted his 30th home run.

Boston mayoral race

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John R. Connolly (right) and rival Martin Walsh both attended the Men of Boston Cook for Women event in Codman Square on Thursday.

Mayoral rivals spar on outside donations

Martin Walsh called John Connolly’s pledge not to accept money from outside groups a “gimmick.”

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Prosecutors pledge to give Bulger money to victims

If a judge grants their request for a $25.2 million forfeiture judgment against James “Whitey” Bulger, authorities say all of his money will be given to his victims.