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Patrick defends universal care, urges cost control

In Tuesday’s speech, Governor Deval Patrick defended both state and federal attempts to provide health care to all from what he called political ‘misrepresentation.’

Former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park on Tuesday.

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Red Sox honor Tim Wakefield

The former Red Sox knuckleber wiped away a few tears and thanked fans during an on-field ceremony honoring his 17 seasons of pitching.

Todd English sued for $1 million over unpaid rent

According to the lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court, the celebrity chef has failed to pay despite a judgment entered against him more than a year ago.

Wes Welker signs one-year deal with Patriots

The receiver is now under contract for a guaranteed $9.5 million for 2012, though the sides could still work out a long-term agreement.

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How Pretty Things Beer became a Boston institution

If you go out for a beer in Boston, chances something by Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project is on the list. How did it become so beloved in such a short time?

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Martha Holley-Paquette and Dann Paquette of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project tried a sample at their Somerville office.

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Bartender Ben Kweskin poured a glass of Pretty Things beer at The Publick House in Brookline.

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Bottles of Jack D’Or, Saint Botolph’s Town, and Baby Tree are among the offerings from Pretty Things Beer.

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Publick House hostess Allie Smith held up a T-shirt from the small Somerville-based Pretty Things, which rents brewery space to make beer.

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Beer from the small brewer is available in about 750 locations in the state, and is making inroads in Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania.

New test offers hope for easier colon screening

A CT scan may be as effective as a standard colonoscopy in identifying potentially cancerous polyps, Boston researchers and others found.

US begins probe of JPMorgan’s $2b trading loss

The US is looking into what, if any, criminal wrongdoing occurred in relation to the losses, a person familiar with the matter said.

Opinion | The Podium

The battle for Wall Street reform continues

Despite the country calling for greater oversight of the biggest financial institution, Wall Street continues to resist change, writes Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren.

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A conversation with Ben Mezrich

The New York Times best-selling author discusses his books “Bringing Down the House” and “The Social Network.”

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Racism and infant mortality

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Barney Frank reflects on the change he’s seen

Warren seeks to refocus campaign on Wall St.

Design for Bill Russell statue unveiled

Sacha Baron Cohen stars as a despot who winds up working at a Brooklyn food co-op.

Movie Review

‘Dictator’ tweaks broadly and carries a big shtick

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Flippant ‘Rock Fan’ fits well in college setting

Last month, MIT professor Amy Finkelstein became the third woman in the last five years to gain the American Economic Association’s John Bates Clark Medal, which recognizes the top US economist under 40.

Women making gains in economics, but progress is slow

Open-water swimmer focusing on the Olympics

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Poetry Out Loud gets high schoolers excited about verse

Newcomer boosts profile of Black Heritage Trail

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Three years later, no answers

“When you bury things for so long, it damages you internally,” said Jennifer Norris, who says she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, severe depression, and anxiety, resulting from military sexual trauma.

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Helping survivors of military sexual trauma

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Paul Pierce scored just seven points in Game 2.

Celtics need someone else to step up

The Celtics must develop another scoring threat if the 76ers are able to keep locking down Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

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Abutter Bill Massaro fears harm to the water supply and to the recreational use of the Charles River.

In Medfield, tug of war over a toxic cleanup

Residents say a plan by the state, which would remove only about 15 percent of an estimated 75,000 tons of toxic waste in a landfill adjacent to the Charles River, isn’t enough.