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Scott Brown says he won’t run for governor

Brown said he hoped to pursue private-sector opportunities but did not foreclose on future bids for office.

Connolly rejects $500,000 pledge from outside group

Mayoral candidate John Connolly said he does not want the money pledged to him earlier this week by an Oregon-based education nonprofit.

Embattled San Diego mayor reaches deal with city

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner agreed to a tentative deal involving a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him and the city, an official said.

Rob Bierregaard prepares to release a banded juvenile male osprey last month.

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Satellite trackers follow migrating osprey

A solar-powered GPS transmitter was installed on the two juvenile male birds to track their southward migration.

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Red Sox belt Giants, take two of three in series

Will Middlebrooks and Stephen Drew homered to back eight sharp innings by pitcher Felix Doubront.

UN calls for investigation after Syria attack

The response by the UN Security Council came after reports of an alleged chemical attack near Damascus that killed at least 100.

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How Sam Treadway turned Backbar into the area’s hottest neo-speakeasy

The Union Square bar has become a destination for craft cocktail aficionados with the help of Boston magazine’s best bartender.

Opinion

Cathy Young

Vladimir Putin is no ally for the right

US conservatives are misguided in praising anti-gay policies in Russia.

Globe exclusives

Mandy Manocchio-Putney is seeking a marrow donor.

Bone marrow match odds steep for some

The made-at-home meal of rib-eye steak, asparagus, tortilla soup, and salad was ultimately cheaper than the Outback version.

Is eating out cheaper than cooking at home?

Brett McBride worked on the shark lift with a female great white the ship’s crew named Betsy.

Researching the great white

Mike Preshman (left) and Matt Manger at work at Veracode, where employees set their own vacations.

Unlimited vacation? No thanks, some say

Harold Brown is 88, and he is still doing real estate deals. He is one of the region's biggest landlords with $1.4 billion in his portfolio.

Shirley Leung

Buy or sell? The guru is stumped

Steve E. Abraira resigned in June amid public criticism by his deputy fire chiefs.

Chief was on path of most resistance

State administration officials said Tuesday that some of the thousands of cases tied to Annie Dookhan were resolved without convictions.

Tally climbs in drug lab scandal

Rob Consalvo’s ad focuses on his work on gun violence and foreclosure prevention.

Ad war heats up in mayoral race

“½ frango no churrasco,” a half rotisserie barbecue chicken with fries and rice pilaf at J & J Restaurant & Takeout.

Cheap Eats

Portuguese fare hiding inside a market

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Your favorite fruit desserts

In the shrimp and grits dish at Sam’s in Louis Boston, the shrimp are sauteed in whiskey, the grits spicy with jalapeno.

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At Sam’s, food complements view

A rehearsal with Richard Stafford (in black) for “Cats” at the North Shore Music Theatre.

North Shore’s ‘Cats’ has veteran leadership

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Cornerback Kyle Arrington has gone from undrafted practice squad player to a stalwart in the secondary.

Kyle Arrington’s value to Patriots still increasing

The veteran cornerback has gone from undrafted practice squad player to a stalwart in the secondary.

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Residents flocked to Tewksbury Memorial High School to hear those for and against the plan. Warren Carey (above) was the first resident to speak.

Tewksbury rejects $200 million slot parlor

Tewksbury voters rejected a plan to build a 24-hour slots parlor off Route 133 near the Andover line.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

Remy case needs independent review

Ryan Dempster drew a 5-game suspension from MLB for hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch on Sunday.

Dan Shaughnessy

Ryan Dempster deserved to be suspended

JEFF JACOBY

How to fix presidential debates

Beverly Beckham

I was the sun, the kids my planets

President Calvin Coolidge fished at the home of a friend in Simsburyg, Conn.