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Marchand ends slump as Bruins defeat Panthers

Brad Marchand scored a goal in the third period, his first since the second game of the season, after some good work by Loui Eriksson.

Bruins pay tribute to Tim Thomas

During a TV timeout in the third period Thursday, the Bruins honored their former goalie with a video presentation.

Expert warns of ‘catastrophic damage’ in Philippines

“There aren’t too many buildings constructed that can withstand that kind of wind,” said Jeff Masters of Typhoon Haiyan’s sustained winds of 195 miles per hour.

“Experiencing time and space and gravity in different ways is what we do as choreographers,” says Adele Myers.

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Thoughts of Einstein lead Adele Myers to greater heights

The choreographer’s “Einstein’s Happiest Thought” at the Institute of Contemporary Art explores not just the idea of risk, but the anticipation.

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Downtown Crossing becoming exclusive address

The average sales price in the area, $1.3 million, has exceeded the Back Bay’s by about $100,000 this year, according to the Boston-based brokerage firm Otis & Ahearn.

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Gaga packs a punch on ‘ARTPOP’

Lady Gaga’s third studio album is a stunning and welcome reverse for the pop star, whose provocative public appearances are her billboard.

Heroes of Marathon, Sandy Hook attacks honored at Faneuil Hall

Nine men and women who acted selflessly in the face of tragedy were honored Thursday night at the Irish Heroes of New England Awards.

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JOAN VENNOCHI

Boston finally gets an open election

Massachusetts voters love incumbents, especially Democratic ones, so Boston’s mayoral election was a breath of fresh air.

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The FDA plans to require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats.

FDA to ban trans fats

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Puppy Doe suspect has murky past

A covered vehicle at a paint shop at a Chrysler assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.

State, national economic growth picks up

Stormtrooper figurines were on display at a September exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.”

‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ release date set

James “Whitey” Bulger was convicted in August of killing 11 people in the 1970s and 1980s and operating a racketeering enterprise that was involved in drug trafficking, extortion and money laundering.

Prosecutors recommend life sentence for Bulger

Jackie Kennedy’s correspondence to Bergdorf Goodman’s Marita O’Connor, who acted as the first lady’s personal shopper, will be auctioned off on Nov. 23 in Amesbury.

Where’d she get that pillbox hat?

Lorrie Higgins (left) joined Martin Walsh and her daughter, Lauren Campbell, en route to the polls Tuesday.

Lorrie Higgins: Boston’s new first lady?

Clockwise (from top left) Cindy Breitbach, Gabby Martinez, and Grant Achatz in “Spinning Plates.”

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‘Spinning Plates’: three restaurants, several reservations

Marc Maron worked a series of food service jobs as a fledgling comic in Boston, but has not worked a day job since placing second at a local comedy competition

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It’s funny how Marc Maron’s career took off

The two Miami Dolphins linemen at the center of the bullying controversy: Richie Incognito (left) and Jonathan Martin.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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Dolphins’ troubles may be about more than hazing

Matthew McConaughey plays a 1980s alternative-medicine procurer in “Dallas Buyers Club.”

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‘Dallas Buyers Club’ lets McConaughey shine

OverDrive provides about 1.8 million downloadable e-books and audiobooks to about 90 percent of US public libraries, including Boston’s (above).

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The e-book choice — rent, borrow, or buy?

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Is Dolphins’ Richie Incognito the scapegoat?

Many Miami players think Jonathan Martin isn’t taking responsibility for his personal problems and is just trying to blame it all on Incognito.

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Prosecutors recommend life sentence for Bulger

James “Whitey”Bulger “has no redeeming qualities” and should be sentenced next week to life in prison, federal prosecutors said today.

Politics

President Obama spoke about his signature health care law at Faneuil Hall on Oct. 30.

Obama says he’s sorry Americans are losing health plans

“I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me,” President Obama said in an interview with NBC News.