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Charlie Baker met a supporter Wednesday at the beginning of his long day.

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He addressed the media after Martha Coakley conceded the race.

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Later on, Baker met with Deval Patrick at the State House.

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Baker?s day ended at the Eire Pub in Dorchester.

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He hoisted a pint to celebrate his victory.

Gains in Democratic areas key for Charlie Baker

Baker peeled off enough votes in large cities and liberal suburbs to claim a narrow victory over Democrat Martha Coakley.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/11/06/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/greenhouse_06bakermain-9_metro[1].jpg Many possibilities in filling administration roles

?He?s been around long enough to know who the talent is,? said former House majority leader Jim Vallee.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/11/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/greenhouse_06bakermain-3_metro.jpg Baker focuses on transition

?It is the honor of a lifetime and something that I will cherish every single day,? Charlie Baker said of his win.

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Both candidates experienced redemption

The governor-elect left behind the small, angry figure who sought the corner office in 2010.

Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell (left), who suggested how the parties might work together, also offered his analysis of what President Obama does wrong.

Obama, GOP signal comity, confrontation

Mitch McConnell signaled a willingness to work with the White House, but immigration threatens to poison the conversation.

This sketch depicts Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appearing at his July 2013 arraignment in federal court.

Court will cast wide net for bombing trial?s jury

If you can speak and read English and unless you have an extreme hardship, you have few chances of being excused.

George Wendt was a guest judge when ?Top Chef? paid a visit to Cheers.

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On ?Top Chef,? where everybody knows your name

The show visited the Cheers bar in this week?s episode, and George Wendt was a guest judge.

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The research was cleared by a review board, but some faculty members said subjects should have been notified.

Most major smartphone makers were mum on why they won?t turn on their FM radio feature. One guess is that users will stream less digital music and download fewer songs.

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Is your smartphone ready for radio?

Most smartphones made today have plain old FM radios built inside. However, many smartphone users can?t use them.

Corbin Louks of the Boston Brawlers scores a touchdown ? but there are not many in the stands at Harvard Stadium to see it Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

Boston Brawlers fighting for a chance

The four-team league FXFL, which started this year, hopes to become a feeder system for the NFL.