US ‘needs a turnaround,’ Ryan says

Paul Ryan Wednesday night welcomed ‘‘the calling of my generation’’ and pledged that Mitt Romney will do what it takes to repair the economy.

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan addressed delegates at the Republican convention.

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Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan addressed delegates at the Republican convention.

After his speech, Paul Ryan was joined on stage by his children, wife, and mother.

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After his speech, Paul Ryan was joined on stage by his children, wife, and mother.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. (AP Photo/)

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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addressed the convention.

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Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addressed the convention.

Mitt Romney watched television coverage of the convention with five of his grandchildren in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday.

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Mitt Romney watched television coverage of the convention with five of his grandchildren in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday.

A day after speaking at the convention, Ann Romney waved from a booth Wednesday.

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A day after speaking at the Republican convention, Ann Romney waved from a booth Wednesday.

Texas delegates and Ron Paul supporters walked out of the convention on Wednesday.

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Texas delegates and Ron Paul supporters walked out of the convention on Wednesday.

A video tribute to former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush was shown on the screens at the convention.

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A video tribute to former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush was shown on the screens at the convention.

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky addressed the convention on Wednesday.

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Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky addressed the convention on Wednesday.

Ayla Brown, daughter of Senator Scott Brown, sang the National Anthem at the convention Wednesday.

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Ayla Brown, daughter of Senator Scott Brown, sang the National Anthem at the convention Wednesday.

Wisconsin delegates held masks of Paul Ryan at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

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Wisconsin delegates held masks of Paul Ryan at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

A couple of convention-goers walked through the arena on Wednesday.

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A couple of convention-goers walked through the arena on Wednesday.

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan addressed delegates at the Republican convention.

Transcript of Paul Ryan’s speech

A transcript of Representative Paul Ryan’s remarks Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, as provided by the Republican Party.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

Condoleezza Rice says American standing in world at risk

The former secretary of state said electing Mitt Romney will help the US raise its standing in the world by working to improve the domestic economy.

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Theo Epstein left the Red Sox last fall but remained the architect of this year’s hugely disappointing Red Sox team.

Ryan Mallett looked to pass during the first half.

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In final preseason game, offense was lacking

Neither the Patriots nor the Giants found the end zone with many starters on the bench and both teams looking ahead to the start of the season.

Rescue workers transported residents in the River Forest subdivision in LaPlace, La.

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Slow-moving Isaac slogs inland, bringing heavy rains

Isaac, now downgraded to a tropical storm, brought the possibility of days of rain as residents along the Gulf Coast contended with the threat of storm surges and flooding.

Justin Pomerleau with his traveling clothing shop in Somerville’s Union Square.

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‘Le Pants King’ hits the streets of Boston

Justin Pomerleau, 24-year-old from Allston, created his character and start-up mobile clothing shop last August.

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Hans Olav Brenner (left) and Anders Danielsen Lie in “Oslo, August 31st,” directed by Joachim Trier.

‘Oslo’ is moving and masterful

A coolly observed yet boundlessly compassionate day in the life of a recovering drug addict, Joachim Trier’s drama “Oslo, August 31st” breaks your heart many times over.

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At Avila, seared halibut with spicy tempura tomato, braised greens, and lemon mostada.

How Boston restaurants use local, seasonal produce

Across New England, it’s peak season for fruits and vegetables. Chefs browse area gardens, farms, and farmers’ markets for produce they love to feature.

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