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CIA chief Petraeus resigns over affair uncovered by FBI

David Petraeus resigned Friday after admitting the affair, allegedly with his biographer, a detail that came forth during an FBI investigation.

Red Sox owner John Henry shutting down investment firm

The assets for John W. Henry & Co. have declined from more than $2.5 billion to less than $100 million.

Judgment against Starbucks upheld in tips case

A US Court of Appeals panel in Boston upheld a lower court ruling that found Starbucks owes Mass. baristas more than $14 million.

Obama, Boehner outline competing plans for fiscal cliff

President Obama called on Congress to make tax cuts permanent for those who make less than $250,000 a year, while House Speaker John Boehner said all the cuts should be extended for a year.

Spacer cable consists of three small wires protected by a larger one, all separated by insulated spacers.

HENDRIX WIRE AND CABLE

opinion | Lawrence Harmon

A world of wires

The big utilities can make the case that they performed well in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. But last year’s lengthy outages haven’t been forgotten.

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Boston goes aggressively after helmetless bicyclists

Pro-helmet forces have launched initiatives meant to encourage cyclists to don headgear. The question is whether cyclists will be convinced to change their ways.

Sixers 106, Celtics 100

Turner, Holiday lead 76ers over Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers held off several fourth-quarter rallies to beat the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Patriots running back Brandon Bolden suspended for PED use

The NFL announced that Bolden has been suspended four games for violating its performance-enhancing drugs policy.

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Handel and Haydn Society Dress Rehearsal

How does a performance get from rehearsal to the concert hall? Join us for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the music happens.

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Things to do during a New England winter

The Republican candidate Mitt Romney delivers his concession speech.

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Why Mitt Romney lost

Tierney volunteers, from left, Mary Condon of Danvers, Marjie Crosby of Lynn and Rachel Tose of Lynn fell asleep at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem while waiting for results in the Sixth Congressional District race between Representative John F. Tierney and GOP challenger Richard Tisei.

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Globe photos of the week, Nov. 9, 2012

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How a photo of a Dracut baby went viral

Medical marijuana that was packaged for sale in 1-gram packages at a facility in Seattle. Massachusetts is grappling with implementing its own law.

Medical marijuana law will challenge overseers

Boston Scientific is moving 800 employees to Marlborough, where it already has operations, and developing its headquarters there.

Marlborough lands new Boston Scientific headquarters

Melissa Shook’s “Dover, the Orange Line, Washington Street.”

Photography review

‘An Elevated View: The Orange Line,’ at the BPL

Boston Capital

Financial industry’s risky election wager

Sports Media

NESN adds Leah Hextall as newest reporter

Book Review

‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die’ by Willie Nelson

Kayak cofounder Paul English shaped apps that compare travel searches.

Priceline makes a $1.8 billion deal for Kayak

Sam Spiegel's production of Harold Pinter's “Betrayal.”

When time deceives, in stories that run backward

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Mike Brown, shown prior to the start of a game in Utah on Wednesday.

Lakers fire coach Mike Brown

The Lakers are moving on from the second-year coach after a 1-4 start following an offseason when they added Steve Nash and Dwight Howard.

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Former congressman Joseph D. Early dies at 79

The longtime US congressman from Worcester died this morning surrounded by his family.

Politics

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Ballots are fodder for social media updates

The social media announcement is the new “I voted” sticker. More than 1 in 5 registered voters shared or planned to share their votes with social media pals.