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Closures at US diplomatic posts to continue

The decision to keep the embassies and consulates in 19 cities closed through Saturday is ‘‘not an indication of a new threat,” the State Department said.

Hasan Rouhani waved after being sworn in as Iran’s president in Tehran.

Iran’s new president Rouhani takes oath of office

Hasan Rouhani called for a dialogue with the West and for a lessening of sanctions that are taking an increasing toll on his country.

Uncle of Aaron Hernandez killed in moped crash in Conn.

Robert J. Valentine sustained a head injury in a single-vehicle crash at about 1 a.m. Saturday in Bristol, Conn.

Rising water levels threaten Boston’s waterfront

From downtown to East Boston to Dorchester, rising sea levels are posing an increasingly urgent threat to developers’ plans.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/04/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/henry90-4768.jpg John Henry adding Globe to his Boston constellation

The Red Sox owner had two advantages in his bid for The Boston Globe: a local profile and a cash offer.

Matt Damon.

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Movies

Matt Damon directed by a belief in great filmmakers

Director Neill Blomkamp is Damon’s latest instructor in the captivating new science-fiction film “Elysium.”

Felix Doubront reacted after getting Arizona’s Gerardo Parra to ground out to end the top of the seventh inning, stranding two runners.

red sox 4, diamondbacks 0

Red Sox win as Doubront is effective again

Felix Doubront pitched seven scoreless innings and three relievers combined to preserve the shutout at Fenway Park.

Rob Gronkowski was at Patriots practice in Foxborough on Saturday, although he was not in pads.

Gronkowski’s book offers insight into rehab from back surgery

“Growing Up Gronk” describes the disk surgery Rob Gronkowski had in 2009, providing information as he recovers from a second procedure.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/31/BostonGlobe.com/Ideas/Images/Cheat%201.jpg How college classes encourage cheating

Our universities motivate students to be dishonest. Here’s how to fix them.

Opinion

opinion | Jon Garelick

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The Os Gemeos mural deserves to become a permanent public installation as it shows Boston’s inclusiveness and capacity for joy.

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How to keep your smartphone safe

Most smartphone users haven’t suffered serious losses because of their phone, but there are threats that merit concern.

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

In a time of Babel, the pianist as polyglot

The French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard will direct this year’s edition of the Tanglewood Music Center’s annual Festival of Contemporary Music.