Democratic National Convention

Michelle Obama delivers message of devotion, trust

The first lady reassured voters that her husband shares their values — hard work, perseverance and optimism — while also drawing a contrast between him and Mitt Romney.

First lady Michelle Obama addressed delegates during the first session of the Democratic National Convention.

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First lady Michelle Obama addressed delegates during the first session of the Democratic National Convention.

President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watched first lady Michelle Obama speak at the DNC.

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President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watched first lady Michelle Obama speak at the DNC.

Governor Deval Patrick addressed the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

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Governor Deval Patrick addressed the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas, delivered the keynote address Tuesday night at the DNC.

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Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, Texas, delivered the keynote address Tuesday night at the DNC.

Nancy Keenan, president of the National Abortion Rights Action League, gave a thumbs up to delegates at the DNC.

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Nancy Keenan, president of the National Abortion Rights Action League, gave a thumbs up to delegates at the DNC.

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Tuesday.

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Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Tuesday.

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Massachusetts candidate for Congress Joe Kennedy III speaks on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Massachusetts candidate for Congress Joseph Kennedy III spoke just before a tribute video for his great uncle, Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, spoke on stage with other female members of Congress.

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Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, spoke on stage with other female members of Congress.

Senate majority leader Harry Reid addressed the delegates during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Tuesday.

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Senate majority leader Harry Reid addressed the delegates during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker addressed delegates during the DNC in Charlotte..

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker addressed delegates during the DNC in Charlotte.

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Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Florida, opened up the convention.

Governor Patrick will address the convention at 9 p.m., just prior to the keynote speaker, Julián Castro, the mayor of San Antonio.

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Governor Patrick will address the convention at 9 p.m., just prior to the keynote speaker, Julián Castro, the mayor of San Antonio.

Elizabeth Warren waved during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

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Elizabeth Warren waved during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Actress and singer Amber Riley of the television show

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Actress and singer Amber Riley of the television show "Glee" practiced the National Anthem during a rehearsal.

Sharon Winesberry (left) and Gus Mansour, delegates from the state of Washington, showed their support for President Obama.

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Sharon Winesberry (left) and Gus Mansour, delegates from the state of Washington, showed their support for President Obama.

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee (left) was on stage before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

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Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee (left) was on stage before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Singer Ledisi performed during a sound check at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.

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Singer Ledisi performed during a sound check at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.

Occupy demonstrators marched through downtown  Charlotte on Tuesday.

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Occupy demonstrators marched through downtown Charlotte on Tuesday.

On Day 1, Dems seek to close ‘enthusiasm gap’ with GOP

In Charlotte, speaker after speaker tried different ways to rally the Democratic base, from passionate exhortations to pep-rally boosterism.

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Students will show academic integrity — if colleges support it

The former president of Reed College has suggestions as to how to build a culture that discourages cheating at an elite academic institution.

The centerpiece of Shanghai-based artist Jin Shan’s installation “My Dad Is Li Gang!’’ at Brown University.

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Chinese power as spectacle in installation by Jin Shan

At its core, the piece probes the ways those in power can make a theatrical spectacle of their strength.

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N.H. music teacher, 66, takes on piano solo competitions

Concord pianist and teacher Catharine Dornin was a finalist in the solo piano division of the 2012 American Prize national music competition.