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Obama struggles to get health law on track

After making it through the Supreme Court, a presidential election, and numerous congressional repeal votes, the law has yet to win broad acceptance.

Boston College running back Andre Williams rushed against North Carolina State cornerback Juston Burris Saturday.

BC 38, N.C. State 21

BC’s Williams rushes for ACC record in win

Andre Williams rushed 42 times for a record-breaking, career-high 339 yards as the Eagles became bowl eligible for the first time since 2010.

Harvard 38, Penn 30

Harvard football holds off Penn

Harvard upperclassmen were the anchors in a dominating first-half performance against Penn, and held off a furious fourth-quarter charge.

Eileen McKee (center) hugged Carolyn Golujuch after Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill allowing same sex marriage to be legal in the state.

A decade after Mass. ruling, gay marriage gains

In the decade since the Supreme Judicial Court issued its landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, public opinion has shifted.

Jay Chung, is the owner/manager of Sapporo Korean Barbecue and Sushi in Westborough

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Expanding horizon for Korean cuisine

The goal of Sapporo Korean Barbecue and Sushi in Westborough has been to make their traditional cuisine more accessible for Americans.

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Outlet shopping: Freeport, Maine, vs. Manchester, Vt.

For variety and overall shopping experience, head to Freeport, Maine, and Manchester, Vt. Here’s how they stack up in some shopping essentials.

The 1400-year-old Hagia Sophia is a museum now.

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Small things charm in Istanbul’s bustling cultural crossroads

Forget the gummy candy with chopped dates, the details of daily life in Istanbul are the true Turkish delights.

An annuity, so to speak, from Social Security is a far better deal.

Personal finance

A little waiting can lead to a big payoff from Social Security

You can “buy” an annuity, so to speak, from Social Security, and it’s a far better deal than what you’d normally get.

Opinion

opinion | Martin F. Nolan

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Those who knew John F. Kennedy seldom called him sentimental, except when he talked about his home town.

Sports

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Sunday basketball notebook

Al Jefferson #25 of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats’ Al Jefferson part of another rebuilding plan

Jefferson has played 10 years in the NBA with four teams and been the center of more than a few rebuilding projects, including his current one with the Bobcats.

Politics

US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to the media Friday at the State Department.

Kerry says Iran deal would be fail-safe

Secretary of State John Kerry told MSNBC that the Obama administration wants time to negotiate a deal that would protect Israel, US interests, and the region.

Lifestyle

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Love Letters

She wishes he were more social

He doesn’t enjoy attending social events with her friends and family. Should she be upset?