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GOP leaders say shutdown can be avoided

House Republican leaders said Sunday that they believed a government shutdown could be averted if Democrats would accept at least some of their demands.

Felix Doubront allowed five runs in the fifth inning in a relief appearance.

Orioles 7, Red sox 6

Red Sox complete worst to first season

The Red Sox lost in Baltimore as Felix Doubront allowed five runs in the fifth inning, but Boston finished with a record of 97-65, tops in the American League.

Iran open to negotiations with US, official says

Iran would open its nuclear facilities to international inspectors as part of talks with the US, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said.

Rachael Cronk hugged Caroline on a mall trip to the American Girl doll store. Caroline was diagnosed with a rare cancer last year.

The gospel of Calle

She was the sweet, spunky girl who made the family complete. Then with one blurry MRI, she was a 5-year-old with little time left.

Four friends took a camping trip through Alaska.

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Four friends took a camping trip through Alaska.

The view from the docks of fishing boats in Valdez, Alaska.

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The view from the docks of fishing boats in Valdez, Alaska.

A bear was spotted on the road inside Denali National Park and Preserve.

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A bear was spotted on the road inside Denali National Park and Preserve.

Passengers on an Alaskan photo expedition got close to the face of South Sawyer Glacier.

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Passengers on an Alaskan photo expedition got close to the face of South Sawyer Glacier.

Humpback whales were seen

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Humpback whales were seen "bubble net" feeding in southeast Alaska.

Mountains, glaciers and ice flank Glacier Bay in southeast Alaska.

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Mountains, glaciers and ice flank Glacier Bay in southeast Alaska.

Travel

Camping through Alaska with four friends in an RV

The itinerary? A 2 1/2 week, 1,420-mile loop through the country’s largest single wilderness.

Julio Jones

PATRIOTS AT FALCONS, 8:30 P.M., NBC

Patriots’ keys to a win vs. Falcons

The Globe’s Jim McBride breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the Patriots and Falcons.

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/29/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/keane0929-2616--90x90.jpg As the dust settles, six notes from the mayoral race

One of the lessons from Tuesday’s preliminary is that posts and tweets don’t get people to the polls; door-knocking and cars do.

Opinion

JOANNA WEISS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/09/29/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Joanna_Weiss_150px-2608.png No-show millennials

There must be some way to bridge the gulf between the younger generation’s global goodwill and good local voting habits.

Sports

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Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib.

Aqib Talib has come of age in Patriots’ secondary

Talib was a gamble, but he has emerged as the Patriots’ first shutdown corner since Asante Samuel and a leader who has seemingly thrived in the structured environment of Foxborough.

Boston mayoral race

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Raise for patrolmen becomes hot topic

An arbitrator’s decision to award Boston Police patrolmen a 25.4 percent raise seems poised to become a key issue in the mayor’s race.