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Global chemical watchdog awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons is currently overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical stockpile.

No accord yet on debt limit talks

President Obama declined to embrace a compromise plan from House Republicans to temporarily avoid the threat of a default.

Red Sox build around Ortiz, Pedroia

In the eight seasons they’ve been teammates, David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia have formed a bond that goes far beyond the field.

Hilltop’s closure is a steak in the heart

Diners at the fabled steakhouse had a lot to digest upon hearing that the Hilltop — a bastion of marbled beef and big appetites — will close its doors Oct. 20.

SJC justices to weigh in on cellphone tracking data

The court will determine whether police can get a criminal suspect’s cellphone records without a search warrant.

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The price of cranberries is going down.

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There is increased supply, competition from Canada, and marketers have run out of new uses for the fruit.

Despite lower prices — for growers, if not consumers — cranberries remain a major agricultural business in Mass. This year’s crop will be worth about $100 million.

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Despite lower prices, cranberries remain a major business in Mass.

While independents struggle, growers fortunate to have a relationship with the massive Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., are faring better.

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Growers fortunate to have a relationship with Ocean Spray are faring better.

In an effort to boost business, cranberry companies are looking to Europe and Asia for opportunities to expand.

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In an effort to boost business, cranberry companies are looking to Europe and Asia to expand.

More cranberries mean lower prices for growers

The abundance of berries, combined with increased production in Canada and leftover 2012 inventory, is driving down already-low prices.

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A mother, a son, a love

Marge and Bill Wright had a special mother-son bond. They died four hours apart on Saturday. They will be buried together, Bill in an urn tucked into his mother’s casket.

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It’s not hard to get women on the board

Twitter has 7 men, 0 women on its board. It’s not hard to figure out, in 140 characters or less, why that’s bad for business and shareholders.

School buses roll, but tensions remain

Boston school officials will send out automated phone calls Friday morning only if there is a disruption in bus service.

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SCOT LEHIGH

How to fix the arbitration process

It’s time for fiscally responsible policy makers, including would-be mayors, to acknowledge that all-too-obvious reality.

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Jeff Owen of Wakefield knocked on the cornerstone of Hibernian Hall as he worked to uncover a time capsule that was buried there more than 100 years ago.

Time capsule found in Hibernian Hall

October is prime tourist time in Boston

William Dickerson, pastor of the Greater Love Tabernacle Church (shown at right holding a tablet computer), led a gathering of black clergy members who endorsed John Connolly’s bid for mayor in Roxbury on Thursday.

Connolly endorsed by onetime detractors

David Ortiz (right) gave Will Middlebrooks some batting tips.

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Red Sox’ workout on Thursday

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Alice Munro wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Top row, from left: Republican Mike Stopa, Democrat William Brownsberger, Democrat Karen Spilka , Republican Frank J. Addivinola Jr., Democrat Martin Long. Bottom row, from left: Democrat Katherine Clark, Democrat Paul John Maisano, Democrat Carl Sciortino , Republican Tom Tierney, Democrat Peter J. Koutoujian.

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7 Democrats, 3 Republicans seek Markey’s seat

The backup musicians (above) of Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, where greats such as Clarence Carter, Aretha Franklin, and Gregg Allman recorded.

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‘Muscle Shoals’ plays legendary sound

Stjepan Hauser (left) and Luka Sulic perform as 2Cellos.

2Cellos push possibilities of their instruments

Mayor Thomas M. Menino made it known that while his tenure at City Hall may be nearing an end, he remains fully in charge.

Menino’s last stand?

Oct. 9, 1990: Rachel and Casey Malec of Suffield, Conn., used their family’s pumpkin to play on during the pumpkin-judging contest. They took 15th place. A 470-pound pumpkin owned by Arthur Brooks Jr. of Auburn took first prize and won $1000.

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Katherine Clark has been in the state Legislature since 2008.

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Katherine Clark best choice for US House

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Avalanche 2, Bruins 0

Ryan O’Reilly (right) had control of the puck as the Bruins’ Milan Lucic put on the pressure during the first period.

Avalanche stifle Bruins’ offensive attack

Colorado’s power-play goal in the first period was the difference in the Bruins’ first loss of the season.

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Mayoral candidate John Connolly at a press conference at the State House.

Connolly leads Walsh by 8 points in new mayoral poll

A UMass Lowell poll found John Connolly taking 45 percent to Martin Walsh’s 37 percent among 375 likely voters surveyed.

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Stevan Kirschbaum, a school bus driver and a union leader, rallied co-workers on Tuesday outside the Readville bus yard. Mayor Thomas M. Menino has called Kirschbaum a “bully.”

Bus drivers’ union leader polarizing, popular

Mayor Thomas Menino has called Stevan Kirschbaum a “bully,” but among a large faction of bus drivers, he is often seen as a guide through bureaucracy.