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Bulger’s defense cost taxpayers $2.6m and counting

The defense team for James “Whitey” Bulger has billed the court more than $2.6 million, not including lawyers’ fees and expenses from July and August.

Three friends of bomb suspect plead not guilty

Robel Phillipos pleaded not guilty after being added to the indictment of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s two other friends who are accused of impeding the Marathon bombing probe.

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Peace talks depend on weapons standoff, say US, Russia

Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made clear that the issue of chemical weapons must be settled first.

Peter Guza of North Andover, who lost his father in the World Trade Center on 9/11, also ran in this year’s Boston Marathon, which was marred by bombings.

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Globe photos of the week

The Boston area commemorated the Sept. 11 attacks, the Patriots won the first two games of the season, and more of the week’s best images.

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The psychology of superheroes (and villains)

What we learn about personality when we analyze good guys, bad guys — and ourselves.

Man faces sex trafficking charge in teen’s disappearance

A 30-year-old Missouri man faces charges in the 2 1/2-day disappearance of a 17-year-old Medfield girl.

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Simple ways to conserve energy in your home

These easy measures will help you save water and energy in your kitchen, bath, and laundry room.

A feud of fur, fury, and foul fans

The latest in the war between Raymond, the Tampa Bay Rays’ blue doggish mascot, and Sox fans resulted in a Needham man’s arrest for disorderly intoxication.

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CARLO ROTELLA

Silent students shortchange themselves, and others

In this nose-to-screen age we may not give face-to-face community the attention it deserves, but it’s essential to learning, among other meaningful enterprises.

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Tom Brady yelled in frustration after one of his passes fell incomplete.

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It’s Tom Brady ... and not much more

“It’s a rite of passage for juniors and seniors,” said Lucy Holmes, a senior at Newton South.

Huffing and puffing in Newton over canceled game

The Boston Redevelopment Authority voted its approval Thursday for construction of a 58-story condominium and hotel tower at the edge of the Christian Science Plaza.

58-story building in Back Bay approved

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Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson dropped a pass during the third quarter.

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Get used to this struggling Patriots offense

Mayor’s race hard to predict

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Dunkin’ Donuts serves beef curry doughnuts in China, a saffron and pistachio flavor in India, and Dulce de Leche cream filling in Chile.

Dunkin’ expanding into Britain again

A worker positioned near the roof of the new building, designed by Renzo Piano.

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Harvard Art Museums project nearing end

Brittany Thompson, 17, went missing Monday.

Missing Medfield girl found safe

Neil Young, right, joined his wife Pegi on stage at Johnny D's in Somerville Wednesday night.

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Neil Young makes surprise appearance at Johnny D’s

The Voyager 1 has left the bubble blown by a wind of fast-moving particles that emanate from the sun, some researchers argue.

NASA craft enters interstellar space

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The Mayoral Race: The Candidates

Mayoral candidate John Connolly spoke with volunteer Brenda James in his Mattapan campaign office.

For John Connolly, campaign begins and ends with schools

Connolly’s ideas for shaking up the city’s schools are the reason his supporters love him and the reason his detractors despise him.

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith was sacked by the Patriots’ Tommy Kelly in the third quarter.

Patriots’ defense can take a bow

The defense, especially the line, stood tall against the Jets. And the Patriots’ 2-0 record can largely be attributed to defense for a change.

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Patrick seeks answers on Westfield State spending

Next week, school president Evan Dobelle and the university’s board of trustees will be asked about reports of Dobelle’s costly expenses.

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SCOT LEHIGH

Rob Consalvo earns A+ in pandering to teachers union