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Ethics panel won’t investigate Tierney

The decision essentially ended a legal review into allegations that US Representative John Tierney failed to report gambling income on his taxes.

Diplomats push ahead on plan for Syria’s chemical weapons

UN Security Council members planned to discuss a resolution on Syria’s chemical arms amid new efforts to get the Syrian government and opposition to start peace talks.

Church bells were tolled, tears were shed and a wreath of white roses were placed today in front of the Garden of Rememberance on the Public Garden.

Boston ceremonies mark 9/11, Marathon attack

This year’s ceremony included a moment of silence for the victims of the Marathon bombings and a tribute to the first responders.

Massport apologizes for fire exercise at Logan

Governor Patrick said the timing of the exercise, held on the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, was “just dumb.”

Elizabeth Watts enjoyed low tide at a Scituate beach as temperatures rose into the high 90s on Wednesday.

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Elizabeth Watts enjoyed low tide at a Scituate beach as temperatures rose into the high 90s on Wednesday.

The fountains at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston provided relief from the heat.

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The fountains at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston provided relief from the heat.

Shade also provided respite from the heat at the Christian Science Plaza.

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Shade also provided respite from the heat at the Christian Science Plaza.

Cynthia Beek, a Boston College law student, studied in Brighton's Rogers Park.

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Cynthia Beek, a Boston College law student, studied in Brighton's Rogers Park.

Danielle Simmons of Somerville read a book at Copley Plaza.

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Danielle Simmons of Somerville read a book at Copley Plaza.

Jim Bourgeois of the South End, and Rob Tedesco of Newton caught some sunshine along the Charles River esplanade.

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Jim Bourgeois of the South End, and Rob Tedesco of Newton caught some sunshine along the Charles River esplanade.

Emerson sophomores Hunter Harris, 19, and Dean Vilchik, 20, dipped their feet in the Charles River.

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Emerson sophomores Hunter Harris, 19, and Dean Vilchik, 20, dipped their feet in the Charles River.

Jan Wilker, of Germany, took in the sunshine along the Charles River esplanade in Boston, Massachusetts September 11, 2013. (Jessica Rinaldi For The Boston Globe)

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Jan Wilker of Germany took in the sunshine along the Charles River esplanade.

Temperatures rise to 97 degrees in Boston

A blast of humid summer weather blanketed the region as a heat advisory was issued for much of the state.

The unidentified man who left a library with Brittany Thompson, who is missing.

Police say missing Medfield girl may be in danger

A 17-year-old developmentally delayed girl was last seen leaving the Medfield Public Library with an unidentified man.

Kimberly Ann English was arraigned Wednesday at Lynn Distirct Court.

Woman charged in domestic violence hit-and-run

A Lynn elementary school teacher was arrested in Swampscott after she allegedly drove her vehicle into a pedestrian.

As he often does, Tom Brady pointed to one of coach Bill Belichick’s doctrines: ignore the noise.

Tom Brady is relishing Patriots’ opportunity vs. Jets

With questions mounting about the team, Brady welcomes the chance now to show what the Patriots are, not what it looks like they might be.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

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When Charles Baker ran for governor in 2010, he was caustic and off-putting. In this campaign, he promises to show a different demeanor.

Globe exclusives

Governor Deval Patrick.

Opinion | Shirley Leung

What took Patrick so long to fight the software tax?
Joseph Ligotti, left, and Robert Jubinville have had many dealings.

A court job offer brings a state veto
Gayle Squires is using a recipe from “Jerusalem” (and notating it) to make lunch in her Cambridge kitchen for a friend.

How a Middle Eastern cookbook became a craze

Photo Gallery

Scenes from Brazil-Portugal soccer in Foxborough

Smart Cooks

Flavorful chicken tacos with chipotle cream
Wednesday’s commemorations take on a new dimension for those such as Peter Guza of North Andover, who lost his father in the 2001 World Trade Center attacks and was running in this year’s Boston Marathon when the bombs went off.

Marathon changes 9/11 memorials
Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, spoke about the new iPhone 5s in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple debuts more affordable iPhone
Farm School Student Erik Jacobs looks up from weeding a row of kale at the Farm School.

Letter From Farm School

A wet June followed by endless heat
From left: María Villar, Agustina Muñoz, and Romina Paula in director Matías Piñeiro’s “Viola.”

Movie Review

Bringing ‘Twelfth Night’ to Buenos Aires
Dave Chappelle (pictured in Texas last month) joked about his Hartford meltdown during his festival-closing set Sunday.

Comedy Review

Chappelle’s Hartford gibes are crowd-pleasers

Operation H began as a small investigation last December, targeting drug dealers. But police decided to pour in more resources after the shooting of a 13-year-old boy.

Police sweep had its limits
An undated photo of Kimberley A. Yout. Yout was diagnosed with PML last year.

MS drug effects bring $1m suits

Boston mayoral race

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THE MAYORAL RACE: THE CANDIDATES

Mayoral candidate Robert Consalvo keeps the focus on people and the things that concern them.

Urban details leap out at Robert Consalvo

Consalvo says if he is elected mayor, he will embrace the “urban mechanic” ethos that has defined Mayor Thomas Menino’s tenure.

Sports

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ON FOOTBALL | Midweek Report

Tom Brady finished with 288 passing yards in the win at Buffalo.

Patriots had plenty to like in uneven win

The Patriots had a surprising number of solid performances on both sides in Buffalo that should make fans a bit more optimistic.

Metro

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19 families seek voice at ‘Whitey’ Bulger sentencing

Relatives of 19 homicide victims want to file impact statements for the sentencing of Bulger.

Columnists

Shirley Leung

Can Walsh be tough on unions?

Adrian Walker

A message gains traction
Charlie Baker spoke to members of the media outside of his home in Swampscott last week.

SCOT LEHIGH

A tale of two Charlies

farah stockman

Brilliant plan or Forrest Gump diplomacy?

farah stockman

Money behind messages in mayor’s race
Christopher Grimes, 8, died of cancer last week. He was buried in Vermont on Monday.

Kevin Cullen

Valuing what you have

Adrian Walker

What matters in Southie

Opinion | JAMES CARROLL

The strength not to react with force
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin E. Dempsey, left, and Secretary of State John Kerry waited while Senator Ed Markey and Teresa Heinz Kerry greeted each other on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Senator Courageous? Not Markey

Innovation Economy

Signs of a nightmare job
A Syrian girl received treatment at a makeshift hospital in Damascus on Aug. 21. Hundreds of people flooded into hospitals that day; reports said more than 1,400 people, including hundreds of children, were killed in the alleged chemical attack.

NICHOLAS BURNS

Response is fundamental to a world of civility

Dan Shaughnessy

Ellsbury situation a buzzkill

Nation & World

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The bomb blew out a side wall of the building, leaving desks, filing cabinets and computers strewn among the concrete rubble.

Car bomb hits Foreign Ministry in Benghazi

A powerful car bomb exploded near Libya’s Foreign Ministry building in the heart of Benghazi, security officials said.

Business

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The Health Policy Commission said that absorbing Jordan Hospital in Plymouth is not likely to drive up health costs.

Beth Israel closer to acquiring Jordan Hospital

The Health Policy Commission said that absorbing the hospital in Plymouth is not likely to drive up health costs.

Arts

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Movie Review

From left: María Villar, Agustina Muñoz, and Romina Paula in director Matías Piñeiro’s “Viola.”

Matías Piñeiro brings ‘Twelfth Night,’ sort of, to Buenos Aires

At just an hour, “Viola” is the length of a television drama episode, a duration that feels just right.

Food & dining

Smart Cooks

Flavorful chicken tacos with chipotle cream

With chipotle sauce, a kid-friendly meal becomes a little more exciting for adults too.

Globe Insiders

Insider Event | Sept. 25

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Attend a book signing and presentation by Qais Akbar Omar, author of the internationally acclaimed memoir.

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Magazine

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

Daniel Nava, the long shot

Ideas

“In 1975, there were 417 fires in Boston. Last year, there were 40. This is part of a nationwide trend, one that has begun to attract the attention of experts who say the country is overdue for a rethinking of just what fire departments are for.”

Leon Neyfakh,  on the changing role of firefighters