No pausing by advocates of gun control

For gun control advocates, the Washington Navy Yard tragedy was another reminder that their efforts have not succeeded at the federal level.

Aaron Alexis

Navy Yard shooter had odd episode in R.I.

Aaron Alexis told police in Newport, R.I., that he heard voices speaking to him through walls and felt a machine sending vibrations into his body.

Studies cite gains in Mass. renewable energy industry

According to two separate reports, more than 20,000 employees are working in renewable energy in the state and Boston is the most energy-efficient US city.

At 45 Province in downtown Boston, residents enjoy the use of a rooftop pool; the units offer 85 different layouts.

Shirley Leung

A Boston house hunting trip like no other

Columnist Shirley Leung was able to see the market through the eyes of an investor from Dubai armed with a budget of about $1.5 million.

Shutdown put financial pressure on town

The Maine Yankee nuclear plant once powered the region and made the fishing town of Wiscasset feel rich.

Its nuclear plant shut, Maine town full of regret

Wiscasset has felt the economic repercussions in the 17 years since Maine Yankee began dismantling its reactors and shedding its 600 workers.

Black voters split in Boston’s mayoral race

For the first time in Boston history, there will be more than one viable black candidate on the mayoral primary ballot.

Celestine Reid, associate minister at Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church in Worcester, is assisted by a service dog due to her hearing impairment.

Service dogs barred, doubted, and deeply treasured

The growing number of service dogs accompanying people with less-than-obvious medical conditions is sparking skepticism.

The curving black brick pathway in the Monks Garden has the feel of the track in a labyrinth.

Gardner Museum unveils Monks Garden

With the Monks Garden, landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh has kept more to Isabella Stewart Gardner’s spirit than to her vision.

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The 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act would reduce the risk of another financial crash.

Globe exclusives

The Patriots need help and Terrell Owens needs a job.

Opinion | Gary Washburn

Patriots should take a look at Owens

New England to the core
Apples at Russell Orchards in Ipswich.

interactive

Pick-your-own apples list

Onward and upward for Sarah Brightman
Rite Spice Caribbean’s curry chicken.

Cheap Eats

Caribbean comfort food just like home
Glen James, a homeless Boston man, found a backpack full of about $40,000 in cash and traveler’s checks and turned it over to police.

Donations pour in for homeless man
A 625-foot skyscraper at the site of the former Filene’s building will house more than 500 luxury condominiums.

Opinion | PAUL MCMORROW

Seeding a new Boston at Filene’s site
John Barros (left) and John Connolly.

MAYORAL PRELIMINARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENT

Barros, Connolly should emerge
President Obama marked the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis, sharpening his focus on the economy.

His own party adds to Obama’s travail
MEDFORD, 8 A.M.: Greeting resident Isabel Shea at Dempsey’s Breakfast and Lunch.

Coakley launches bid for governor
A bucket full of candy and other goodies awaits fans (like this youngster) who stay at the baseball suite at Hotel Commonwealth.

Hotel’s baseball suite near Fenway is a treat
Professor Marcyliena Morgan teaches a class at Harvard University’s Hiphop Archive, which she formally established in 2002.

With rapper Nas, hip-hop is alive at Harvard

Boston mayoral race

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Mayoral candidate Bill Walczak

Bill Walczak questions Caesars’ commitment

The mayoral candidate blasted the casino partner of Suffolk Downs over the company’s “heavy debt load of $24 billion.”

Sports

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Orioles 3, Red Sox 2

Koji Uehara, who had retired 37 straight, finally allowed a hit — and a run — as pinch-runner Alexi Casilla scores on a sacrifice fly in the ninth.

Koji Uehara loses streak as Red Sox falter in ninth

The Red Sox closer, who had retired 37 straight, finally allowed a hit — and a run — as the Orioles beat the Red Sox, 3-2.

Metro

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In Internet exchanges with another man, Geoffrey Portway discussed plans to kidnap a child for him to torture, kill, and cannibalize. Officials found a dungeon in his house with a child-size cage and butchering kits.

Worcester man ordered to prison for child porn

Geoffrey Portway was sentenced to nearly 27 years in federal prison, a few months shy of the maximum sentence.

Columnists

SCOT LEHIGH

Coakley’s kick-off short on content

Adrian Walker

Test time for teachers union

JEFF JACOBY

Wellesley faculty back Chinese dissident
At 45 Province in downtown Boston, residents enjoy the use of a rooftop pool; the units offer 85 different layouts.

Shirley Leung

A house hunting trip like no other
Josh Redmond will be sworn in after he graduates from the police academy in November.

Kevin Cullen

A badge of honor
A model wore a wedding dress that featured an antler-like headband holding up the veil, in Paris in July.

Opinion | Farah Stockman

We’re nuts over nuptials

Dan Shaughnessy

Could we see Francona’s Indians in playoffs?

Adrian Walker

A stab at redemption

JAMES CARROLL

Earnest atheists look for God

Yvonne Abraham

From pals to pariahs
From top: John Barros in “The Difference,” Bill Walczak’s “Only one says no,” Mike Ross literally runs for mayor, Dan Conley in “Innovation,” and Rob Consalvo in “All in for Boston.”

JOANNA WEISS

Boston’s mayoral race doesn’t need TV ads

JOAN VENNOCHI

Patrick’s tech tax wakes up a sleeping giant

Nation & World

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“The report exposes the regime . . . . we consider that the report proves the responsibility of the regime for the chemical weapons attack of Aug. 21,” said Laurent Fabius, the foreign minister of France.

Russia opposes use of force in Syria resolution

Russia insisted that the Security Council not allow the use of force in a resolution governing Syria’s handling of its chemical weapons.

Business

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Jamie Dimon said the bank will aim for “more open and transparent” contact with bank examiners and federal agencies.

JPMorgan chief vows to fix troubles

Chief executive Jamie Dimon said the bank will aim for “more open and transparent” contact with bank examiners and federal agencies.

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Movie Review

Martina Gedeck stars in “The Wall.”

‘The Wall’ a stunning tale of isolation

Bleak and beautiful, harrowing yet inspiring, the film is based on the 1963 novel by Marlen Haushofer.

Food & dining

Sunday Supper

Spaghetti and meatballs.

Mini meatballs on top of spaghetti and in a hearty soup

With these recipes your weekend effort will yield robust weeknight flavor.

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

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“If we call something war, the instinct is that the military should really be in charge……But if you say it’s not actually military conflict, it’s not war in any sensible way, then you raise questions about whether the Department of Defense should really be responsible for this.”

Thomas Rid,  on cyberwar