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Casino plan passes background check

A Foxwoods-backed partnership has passed its mandatory state background check, clearing a regulatory hurdle days before the project goes before Milford voters.

Obama’s health care turnabout perplexes insurers, policyholders

The move to allow substandard insurance policies to remain on the market for now triggered chaos and confusion for insurance companies and consumers.

Tickets to get into Fenway Park for games in 2014 may cost you more, depending on the team’s new variable pricing program.

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After World Series win, Sox raise ticket prices

The team introduced a variable pricing program that increases ticket prices for its 32 most popular games and reduces ticket prices for the 32 least desirable dates.

Man accused in Amy Lord’s murder indicted

The Suffolk DA said Edwin Alemany had “an unmistakable clarity of mind” when he allegedly killed Lord.

The first significant change to Boston’s floop maps in decades would affect the Institute of Contemporary Art, which moved to this building in the Seaport District in 2006.

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FEMA’s new flood map reaches deep into city

The new maps significantly expand the amount of land considered at high risk of flooding, which could force thousands of property owners to purchase expensive insurance.

High praise at home for surgeon general nominee

Supporters of Dr. Vivek Murthy hope that his record stands out as he heads into a potentially difficult confirmation process before the Senate.

Mayor Thomas Menino raises cane, with pride

Friends of the mayor have provided Menino with a personalized cane, crafted from a Louisville Slugger baseball bat.

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Derrick Z. Jackson

An Olympic-size illusion

Before Boston drinks the Kool-Aid for a 2024 Olympic bid, it should consider what’s happening in Atlanta.

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Rob Gronkowski. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Rob Gronkowski apologizes for comments

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The weird science of in-laws

5/12/12 Boston, MA Red Sox employee Peter Fahey brokers a deal to sell tickets from season ticketholders with excess tickets to fans Story is about season ticket holders trying to get rid of tickets, and we need photos of the ticket holders as they try to sell their tix. Gate C at Fenway Park on Landsdown Street Êis the Scalp Free Zone where ticketholders can sell their tickets at face value or less

Red Sox announce ‘variable’ ticket pricing

“A betrayal can be as simple as a sext,” says Sharon-based marriage and family therapist Karen Ruskin.

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The state of extramarital affairs

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Globe photos of the week, Nov. 15, 2013

Joon Lim, 2, relaxes with a book at a day-care center run by Bright Horizons, which has been a number one employer three times.

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No. 1 largest employer: Bright Horizons

US District Court Judge Denise Casper (center) spoke Thursday at the sentencing hearing for convicted crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger (right). At left was Bulger’s attorney, J.W. Carney Jr.

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Judge supplies full picture of empty existence

Boston police released this photo of cash and guns seized during their drug investigation that led to the arrests of 20 people.

Police arrest 31 for allegedly running drug ring

Dark clouds loomed over the US Capitol in Washington on Sept. 28, 2013.

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The GOP’s opportunity

“You cannot go anywhere in the education of children and not find the fingerprints of Carolyn and Peter,” said Jack Connors, a close friend.

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Peter Lynch turns to schools

Saga ends with Bulger escorted from sight

Glenn Ordway is back — just as he said he would be.

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Glenn Ordway is serious about radio future

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Senators 4, Bruins 2

The Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron and the Senators’ Kyle Turris faced off in the second period.

Lackluster third period costly for Bruins

The Bruins came up short Friday night and watched their 2-1 lead rapidly collapse into a 4-2 loss to the Senators.

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Highway Administrator Frank DePaola (left) checked out Michael Barnes’s Model A Ford.

2 millionth E-ZPass finds home on Gatsby-era car

A fully restored 1929 Model A Ford owned by Michael Barnes of Westfield received the milestone toll transponder.