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Nidal Hasan, the gunman convicted of murder in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, has been sentenced to death.

Fort Hood shooter sentenced to death

Maj. Nidal Hasan, convicted in the deadly 2009 shooting rampage, could become the first American soldier executed in more than half a century.

Rolling Stone author casts Patriots brass in poor light

Paul Solotaroff, a contributing editor at the magazine, discussed Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick’s roles in Aaron Hernandez’s downfall.

Mass. senators urge caution on Syria action

Senator Elizabeth Warren said the should US have “a plan, a goal, and we have a reasonable way for achieving that goal” before action is taken.

The House of Blues on Lansdowne Street in Boston.

Police investigate fatal overdose at House of Blues

The popular nightclub on Lansdowne Street will voluntarily shut down tonight after one person died and two others were hospitalized.

President Obama spoke at events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

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President Obama spoke at events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Thousands attended the anniversary on the National Mall.

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Thousands attended the anniversary on the National Mall.

Georgia Rep. John Lewis spoke at the event.

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Georgia Rep. John Lewis spoke at the event.

President Obama and Michelle Obama, and former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, walked down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

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Michelle Obama and President Obama, and former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, walked down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

President Obama’s remarks were delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial and before thousands of people.

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President Obama’s remarks were delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial and before thousands of people.

‘Because they kept marching, America changed,’ Obama says

On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, President Obama called on the nation to build upon the accomplishments of racial justice.

State Senator Dan Wolf.

Ethics Commission extends deadline for Dan Wolf

The state senator must either resign his seat or divest his interest in Cape Air until Sept. 19, the commission said.

Brett DeMayo said he waited more than 90 minutes one recent morning to see a doctor at Cape Cod Hospital.

Cape Cod Hospital clings to independence

Big donations and ties to Brigham and Women’s have helped the hospital and its parent stay independent and expand emergency services.

Opinion

Jeff Jacoby

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/28/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/jacoby-2031.jpg Yesterday’s atrocities are happening again

Decent people can and usually will ignore atrocities when they happen, and the indecent count on their apathy.

Globe exclusives

Lilly Boyd checked out one of the four ultra energy-efficient homes completed in her neighborhood near Dudley Square.

A green light for efficient housing
The 560 Huntington Ave. firehouse in Roxbury had the most runs last year, with 7,084.

Uneven activity at Boston firehouses
New Dong Khanh’s shredded chicken salad, made with rice vermicelli, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, and basil.

Cheap Eats

Vietnamese, Cantonese meet in Chinatown
A model for a proposed hotel and casino at Suffolk Downs.

Casino would give city $32m yearly
“Simply put, this decision was based on economics,” said Bill Mohl, president of Entergy Wholesale Commodities.

Vermont nuclear plant to close
Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall star in the British political thriller “Closed Circuit.”

Movie Review

We’ve seen ‘Closed Circuit’ before
Anthony Caturano, the chef at Prezza in the North End, caught a striped bass from his boat.

Chef-owner has gone fishing
Grilled chicken with peaches and honey-butter corn rice pilaf with cashews and herbs.

Early Rosh Hashana adds options
Above: linguine, served al dente, with clams and bits of tomato. Right: the outdoor patio at Sterling’s.

dining out

Sterling’s serves up a pretty patio
In July, Liberty Mutual opened its new $300 million Back Bay office tower, built in part with tax breaks and credits worth more than $46 million.

Benefits to get smaller at Liberty Mutual
Tsarnaev exited the boat where he was found.

Photo Gallery

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s capture
Liberation Music said a Lawrence Lessig lecture posted on YouTube (above) that included the song “Lisztomania’’ by French musical group Phoenix violated its copyright.

Professor challenges record company

Sports

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If Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow is worried about making the team, he didn’t show it when talking to reporters on Monday.

Robert Kraft rooting for Tim Tebow

The Patriots owner said he’s a fan of Tebow, but is deferring to coach Bill Belichick on whether the QB will make the roster.

Metro

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The scene of an overnight fire on Bromfield Road in Somerville.

Two fires in Somerville under investigation

Several Somerville house fires in recent months have been deemed arson or suspicious, city officials said.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

Questioning the process
Brian Roberts and the Orioles lost 13-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday.

Dan Shaughnessy

Orioles loom as Red Sox stumbling block

JAMES CARROLL

US nuclear weapons poised for catastrophe

Yvonne Abraham

Ivy League's achievement gap
A burnt and destroyed Evangelical Church south of Cairo was in ruins earlier this month.

Jeff Jacoby

Yesterday’s atrocities are happening again

Shirley Leung

A contender who’d write a new chapter
Red Sox players congratulated Jarrod Saltalamacchia after his home run on Sunday.

Dan Shaughnessy

LA treated the Red Sox well
Jennifer Martel and her daughter.

JOANNA WEISS

Abuse victims shouldn’t lose hope
Boston Police Academy graduates took an oath in July.

Opinion | JEFF JACOBY

Does an officer’s race matter?

Innovation Economy

Why we’re a magnet for life sciences
Alex Rodriguez, left, and Johnny Manziel have both found themselves surrounded by controversy recently.

Bob Ryan

Rodriguez and Manziel: 2 topics, 1 big headache
The State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square.

Beverly Beckham

Russia, US, more alike than different

Nation & World

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Iraqis inspecedt the site of a car bomb attack at a vegetable market in Jamilah neighborhood of Baghdad on Wednesday.

At least 80 killed in Iraq bombings, house raid

The surge in violence raises fears that Iraq is hurtling back toward the widespread sectarian killing that peaked in 2006 and 2007.

Boston mayoral race

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Boston city councilor Michael P. Ross, left, and community leader Bill Walczak, left, are both releasing their both mayoral campaign ads.

Ross, Walczak rolling out first mayoral campaign ads

Michael Ross and Bill Walczak’s ads are part of a slew of others hitting the airwaves.

Business

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Consumers’ confidence in the economy is watched closely because their spending accounts for about 70 percent of US economic activity. Unemployment remains a drag on the index.

Consumer confidence inches closer to a 5½-year high

There is growing optimism among Americans that hiring and wages could pick up in coming months.

Arts

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Galleries

A detail of Pat Falco’s installation “Just Happy to Be Here.”

Seeing pathos and comedy behind Falco’s labels

It’s easy to get distracted by the deadpan humor in Pat Falco’s installation “Just Happy To Be Here,” at Montserrat College of Art.

Food & dining

By the Glass

Alsatian whites perfect for a lazy summer day

France’s Alsace is dotted with castles and medieval fortresses that hint at the history of this much-disputed border region.

Globe Insiders

Editorial Event | Aug. 28

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Attend a special screening of Thunder Road’s kickstarter trailer followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Matt Dallas, Steven Grayhm and Nick Carbonell.

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Magazine

The cover for the August 25 2013 issue

Little folk
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Sharks Inc.
The cover for the August 11 2013 issue

Daniel Nava, the long shot
The cover for the August 4 2013 issue

The lake house

Ideas

“Our preference for beautiful people means that when we select employees, teachers, protégés, and even friends, we may not be making the best choice. The question is whether social researchers can find a way to help us level the field.”

Ruth Graham,  on the beauty bias