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Obama says Syria proposal could be ‘breakthrough’

President Obama said a proposal for Syria to give up its chemical weapons could defuse the crisis revolving around that country.

Gubernatorial candidates back repeal of software tax

At least five candidates for governor have said they support repealing a controversial tax on computer software services that was voted into law earlier this summer.

MIT center receives $25 million to examine human intelligence

The new center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will bring researchers from separate fields together to look at how human brains work.

Nadal defeats Djokovic to win US Open

Rafael Nadal captured his 13th Grand Slam title, beating top-seeded Novak Djokovic in four sets.

Boston’s mayoral candidates met the Modern Theatre in Boston on Monday.

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In first TV debate, mayoral hopefuls try to get a word in

Boston’s 12 mayoral candidates clashed repeatedly Monday over city policies and threw occasional jibes at each other’s records, but the format deprived any from a breakout moment.

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Two with Massachusetts roots join ‘Crossfire’ revival

The political debate program “Crossfire” returned to CNN, and two of its hosts, Stephanie Cutter and S.E. Cupp, have deep Massachusetts roots.

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A war and its ravages depicted on celebratory vessel

This “krater,” a bowl for mixing water with wine, is one of the finest things in the superb collection of Greek and Roman art at the Museum of Fine Arts.

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Lyric Stage tackles British farce in ‘Guvnors’

“One Man, Two Guvnors” is reasonably enjoyable, but it seldom reaches the delirious comic heights of the Broadway production.

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Digital education shouldn’t bypass disabled

As new technology-rich environments revolutionize the classroom, few make provision for people who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print-disabled.

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Will Middlebrooks, right, was greeted by teammate Mike Napoli after hitting a home run in the ninth inning Sunday.

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Red Sox only focused on October now

Hugo Van Vuuren (second from left) with Harvard’s Martin Camacho, Patrick Coats, and Brandon Liu.

Harvard makes space for venture capitalist

Tom Brady consulted with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, center, and head coach Bill Belichick during a timeout just before the Patriots’ game-winning field goal Sunday.

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Tom Brady saved the day for the Patriots

Buffalo’s Kyle Williams sacked Tom Brady in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots offense could struggle for awhile

Lucy Twombly, 10, (left) shared an apple with her friend Jane Reilly, 10, at Russell Orchards in Ipswich.

Time is ripe for picking apples

Homegrown group Passion Pit performed on the final night of Boston Calling.

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Boston Calling rocks again

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John Burbine, 49, is awaiting trial on charges that he videotaped himself sexually abusing 13 children in his wife’s unlicensed day-care business between 2010 and 2012. He is also charged in a Saugus case.

Safeguards failed, so evil got another chance

Dee Morell, an X-ray technician from New Jersey, has been unable to work since November. She developed an infection after getting a tainted shot in her left hip for arthritis.

Pain, questions linger, a year after meningitis outbreak

The Rev. Sean Connor spoke with parents at Sacred Heart Elementary inWeymouth on the first day of school.

Priest offered comfort in family’s darkest days

Fall Arts Preview

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2013 Fall Arts Preview

As the weather cools, the season heats up. Here’s your guide to the best in theater, dance, art, music, and more.

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The mayoral race: the candidates

Bill Walczak (left) met with bicycle advocate Galen Mook and others before riding with the group to Allston. Walczak says he wants to be mayor “because I really love Boston and I know what the potential is.”

Bill Walczak is no stranger to challenges

Walczak, who helped revive Dorchester’s Codman Square, is making the case that he is the only candidate in the race bold enough to lead Boston forward.