Confession helped sway Phillipos panel, juror says

A juror in the case also said that the panel discussed the effects of marijuana on Robel Phillipos before reaching a verdict.

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Robel Phillipos, who was found guilty on two counts, faces a maximum sentence of eight years in prison on each count.

Councilor calls on NU to make good on voluntary payments

City Councilor Josh Zakim addressed a Globe report that found many colleges aren?t paying Boston in full for municipal services.

Brown probes report of ?date rape? drug, assault at frat party

Two Brown University students told authorities they believe they were given drinks laced with a so-called date rape drug at a party.

Boston, MA 102814 Members of the Kennedy and Walsh (cq) family accepted Medals of Honor on behalf of Boston firefighter Michael R. Kennedy (cq) and Boston Fire Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh Jr., posthumously, during the Firefighter of the Year Award ceremony at the JFK Library in Boston, Tuesday, October 28 2014. (ltor) On hand were parents Paul Kennedy (cq) and Kathy Crosby-Bell (cq), mother Joanie Walsh (cq), Dillon Walsh (cq), 8, wife Kristen Walsh (cq), and Morgan Walsh (cq), 5. (Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) section: Metro slug: 29firefighter reporter: Evan Allen

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Firefighters killed in Back Bay fire receive top award

Edward Walsh Jr. and Michael Kennedy were honored during the 25th Annual Firefighter of the Year Heroic Awards Ceremony.

President Obama spoke about the US response to Ebola from the South Lawn.

US can?t shy away from Ebola fight, Obama says

President Obama said in afternoon remarks that the response to Ebola needs to be sensible and ??based on science.??

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) warms up before the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Patriots trade for linebacker Jonathan Casillas

At the NFL trade deadline, the Patriots added some depth on defense.

Will it be Rajon Rondo (left) or Marcus Smart starting at point guard against the Nets? Barry Chin/Globe Staff

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Rajon Rondo will be a game-day decision

Rondo said he?ll see how he feels around 5 p.m. Wednesday before deciding whether he can play in the Celtics? opener.

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Those in Mass. who look to the southeast at around 6:25 p.m. have a chance to see the rocket.