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Boston City Council passes redistricting plan

The plan won broad support on the City Council after 16 months of wrangling over the issue, and Mayor Menino will sign the measure, a spokeswoman said.

Sister company of Framingham firm recalls all drugs

Ameridose, which has the same owners as the pharmacy implicated in the meningitis outbreak, was notified by the FDA about problems with its sterility testing process.

New York begins recovery but remains hobbled

Still contending with power failures and flooding, the New York region started to restore some transportation services Wednesday.

Coakley calls for independent drug lab probe

Attorney General Martha Coakley wants an independent investigator to review the policies, practices, and oversight of the state drug lab.

Hurricane Sandy churned off the mid-Atlantic coastline on Sunday.

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Opinion | The Podium

‘Frankenstorm’ and creating monsters

The insurance sector can help the country adapt to climate change, and help the world curb the worst effects of global warming, writes Mindy Lubber of Boston nonprofit Ceres.

Tales from the dark side of Massachusetts

A guide to the state’s goriest, ghastliest, and ghostliest local lore, as shared by the folks who run creepy walking tours, in honor of Halloween.

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In Plymouth, Mass., ghost stories satisfy the Halloween appetite

“America’s Hometown” has amassed nearly 400 years of spooky history, keeping two year-round ghost tours afloat without the crowds of Salem.

Ty Burr

More ‘Star Wars’ movies?

The announcement that the Walt Disney Co. is spending $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm came as a surprise only in its timing.

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Attend a luncheon with Olympic skier Pam Fletcher

The 1988 Olympian hosts an exclusive lunch at the Seaport Hotel for five select Globe Insiders.

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A 2004 photo of Bounty captain Robin Walbridge.

Bounty captain visualized ship as a ‘living classroom’

Brookline resident Tom Kennedy was quizzed by Julie Rafferty, a volunteer for Elizabeth Warren’s campaign.

In Warren camp, a door-to-door formula

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The Senate race in Mass.

Its foil wrap rendering it anonymous, a white wine is poured into a tasting flight for Plonkapalooza’s four judges.

Best red and white wines under $15

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‘44 Presidents’ sprints through history

Hot and sour soup with breaded shiitake mush-rooms and poached egg.

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Shojo shines as modern Chinatown

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Romney’s record

US Representative John F. Tierney’s campaign has been hurt by the gambling case of the family of his wife, Patrice.

Patrice Tierney got funds from brother in ’90s

To Dine For, in Hull

Senate race in dead heat, new Globe poll shows

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Sandy will rack up claims for insurers

Mitt Romney boarded his campaign plane in Moline, Ill., Monday. President Obama returned to Washington D.C. Monday tomonitor emergency response to Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy shakes up presidential campaign strategies

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Red Sox, Ortiz not close to a deal

The Red Sox and David Ortiz are “not very close” to agreement on a contract, according to a major league source, raising the possibility he could become a free agent.