President Obama spoke at Faneuil Hall about the federal health care law Wednesday afternoon.

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President Obama spoke at Faneuil Hall about the federal health care law Wednesday afternoon.

President Obama was given a Red Sox cap by Mayor Menino after Obama arrived in Boston Wednesday afternoon.

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President Obama was given a Red Sox cap by Mayor Menino after Obama arrived in Boston Wednesday afternoon.

 Obama waved as he exited Air Force One at Logan Airport.

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Obama waved as he exited Air Force One at Logan Airport.

Obama, with Governor Patrick and Celtics legend Bill Russell, got a sneak peek at the statue honoring Russell.

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Obama, with Governor Patrick and Celtics legend Bill Russell, got a sneak peek at the statue honoring Russell.

Cathey Park of Cambridge waited in Faneuil Hall before President Obama's speech.

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Cathey Park of Cambridge waited in Faneuil Hall before President Obama's speech.

Officials prepared Faneuil Hall for Obama’s visit Wednesday.

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Officials prepared Faneuil Hall for Obama’s visit Wednesday.

Obama will be speaking about health care in the same spot where then-Governor Romney signed the Mass. law in 2006.

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Obama will be speaking about health care in the same spot where then-Governor Romney signed the Mass. health law in 2006.

Police lined up outside Faneuil Hall on Wednesday.

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Police lined up outside Faneuil Hall on Wednesday.

Obama boarded Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, before heading to Boston.

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President Obama boarded Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, before heading to Boston.

Earlier in the day, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was grilled at a House committee hearing.

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Earlier in the day, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was grilled at a US House committee hearing.

In Boston speech, Obama defends health law

Speaking at Faneuil Hall, President Obama said the health care law in Mass. is a model for the national program.

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Top US health official Kathleen Sebelius was grilled on the troubled website, including questions about data security, at a House committee hearing.

Obama to attend Weston fund-raiser

About 60 high-powered, moneyed attendees will dine on Spanish-influenced fare and snack on Red Sox cookies later today.

Marlene Zizza has benefited from Wynn.

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Everyone wants a piece of the casinos

As communities across Mass. decide on casinos, businesses from restaurants to florists are lining up for a piece of the action.

David Ortiz’s unscripted team meeting in the dugout during Game 4 could be a defining moment if the Red Sox wind up winning the title.

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David Ortiz’s pep talk may be Series’ seminal moment

The Red Sox slugger’s unscripted team meeting in the dugout during Game 4 could be a defining moment if Boston winds up winning the title.

From the archives | 1918

The last time Red Sox won Series at Fenway

Explore how the Globe covered the Red Sox’ last title-clinching win at home, 95 years ago, when they improved to 5-0 all time in the World Series.

State to take over 4 struggling schools

The Dever and Holland elementary schools in Boston, as well as schools in Holyoke and New Bedford, will be taken over in an effort to bolster student achievement.

Fed leaves stimulus policies unchanged

The Federal Reserve said the US economy still needs support.

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Here’s one thing you can say with certainty: Both candidates are good and decent individuals.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick went blitz crazy in the second half against the Dolphins.

Patriots used blitz to rally back against Dolphins

Bill Belichick didn’t call many blitzes for his defense through the first seven games. Sunday, the Patriots coach brought the house.