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House to vote tonight on budget bill

The bill would keep the government operating until Dec. 15 and let the Treasury borrow money until Feb. 7.

Turnout low in special primary race to replace Ed Markey

Seven Democrats and three Republicans are vying to succeed Markey in the state’s Fifth Congressional District.

Five things to watch for in tonight’s mayoral debate

John Connolly and Martin Walsh face off at 7 p.m. in the first of three televised debates before the Nov. 5 general election.

Shayanna Jenkins, fiancee of former New England Patriots' Aaron Hernandez, appeared in superior court in Fall River.

Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee accused of destroying evidence

Shayanna Jenkins destroyed evidence that would have helped police link Hernandez to the murder of Odin Lloyd, a prosecutor alleged today.

Game 3: Red Sox at Tigers | Live Updates

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John Lackey and Tigers ace Justin Verlander are locked in a scoreless duel in Game 3 of the ALCS.

John Lackey started for the Red Sox.

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John Lackey started for the Red Sox.

The Red Sox are facing Justin Verlander of the Tigers.

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The Red Sox are facing Justin Verlander of the Tigers.

Jacoby Ellsburygrounded out in the first inning.

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Jacoby Ellsbury grounded out in the first inning.

A power outage delayed the game during the second inning.

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A power outage delayed the game during the second inning.

John Lackey reacted during the power outage.

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John Lackey reacted during the power outage.

 Red Sox manager John Farrell walked off the field during Boston's batting practice at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Red Sox manager John Farrell walked off the field during Boston's batting practice at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Red Sox fans posed for a photo outside Comerica Park.

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Red Sox fans posed for a photo outside Comerica Park.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/15/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/kreiter_horgan1_met--90x90.jpg Red Sox bullpen cop talks about his moment of fame

“It will be great to be a part of Red Sox history,’’ Boston Police Officer Stephen Horgan said at a press conference today.

After suffering a concussion that caused him to miss conducting at Tanglewood in July,  Andris Nelsons met the BSO today for a rehearsal, his first since being named the orchestra’s next music director.

Andris Nelsons leads first BSO rehearsal

The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 15th music director is in Boston to conduct his first series of concerts with the orchestra since being named to the post in May.

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Betsy Nabel

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/09/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/1015oped_nabel.jpg Measured in human terms

The federal shutdown’s impact on biomedical research has had a negative effect on real people.

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Jarome Iginla skated away as the Red Wings celebrated a goal Monday.

Bruins waiting on Jarome Iginla to pay off

Iginla has been off target so far, without a goal in the Bruins’ first five games. “I think he can shoot the puck a lot better than we’ve seen,” Claude Julien said.