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Lawyers seek retrial in 1980 slaying of Braintree man

Lawyers for a man who has spent 32 years in prison on a murder conviction say they have evidence that he was wrongfully convicted and that James “Whitey” Bulger helped frame him.

Shutdown goes on despite White House meeting

Democratic and Republican leaders met to discuss the government shutdown and debt ceiling but came to no agreements.

Candidates discuss issues at minority officers forum

John Connolly and Martin Walsh spoke about public safety, police diversity, and inequity of city services in minority neighborhoods at the event in Dorchester.

Bill to increase pharmacy oversight in Mass. passes House

Patients would be able to go online to check the safety record of state compounding pharmacies and the businesses would be subject to surprise inspections under the legislation.

Red Sox fans confident ahead of postseason

Steve Silva has today's report from Fenway Park where fans were invited to attend the Red Sox simulated intra-squad game.

Red Sox make it official: Jon Lester will start Game 1

John Farrell said Jon Lester will pitch on Friday, followed by John Lackey and Clay Buchholz in the second and third games.

Exclusive Friday Movie Review

Strap in for the astonishing ride that is ‘Gravity’

Director Alfonso Cuarón’s movie is a visually painstaking state-of-the-art production that advances what the cinema can show us.

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Abigail Ojemann earning her points as kicker at Concord-Carlisle

Ojemann is the first female football player in Concord-Carlisle school history, and was the goalie on the girls’ soccer team last year.

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The ACA’s crucial prevention component

The Affordable Care Act’s funding for public health and prevention is a necessary part of a wide-ranging health effort.

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Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was able to hold Falcons star receiver Julio Jones in check Sunday night.

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Patriots were able to dictate play

Mike Napoli was scraggly since spring training, and the beard idea, well, just grew on his teammates.

Beards help Red Sox keep chins up

Andris Nelsons, who signed in May to become the next music director for the Boston Symphony, announced today that has decided not to renew his contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Andris Nelsons won’t renew Birmingham contract

Clockwise from top, Drakes's Coffee Cake, Hostess Twinkie, Hostess CupCake, Drake's Devil Dog, Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie, Whoopie Pie from Concord Teacakes, and Little Debbie Swiss Roll.

A snack cake taste-off

Simpli Bar and Bites serves up veggie sandwiches during the day and pork belly sliders (pictured) at night.

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Simpli delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Street-level focus for Harbor Garage plans

Adrian Walker

Government for the people?

Nithin Tumma, left, with partner James Ruben, hailed the pace of launching a consumer-oriented app.

In lab, fast path leads to career changes

“I used to say, ‘I’m gonna kill this guy, whoever he is. He’s gonna pay.’ But I know it wouldn’t make me feel better,” said Amani, (shown with his mother, Audrey) who lost his brother to a shooting seven years ago.

Countering violence’s allure

Dee Morell, an X-ray technician from New Jersey, suffered a hip infection after receiving a tainted steroid injection.

Long wait for relief in drug case

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Travolta filming ‘The Forger’ at MFA

At Opus, samosa-esque turnovers are filled with curried potato.

DINING OUT

Spirits — and restaurants — rising

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PATRIOTS AT BENGALS, SUNDAY, 1 P.M.

Rob Gronkowski tells reporters Wednesday that all is well between him and the team, and his return date remains uncertain. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Rob Gronkowski insists he and Patriots are ‘on the same page’

Rob Gronkowski tried to put to rest reports that he and the team were at odds over when he should return.

Boston mayoral race

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Councilor at Large John R. Connolly (left) held an early advantage in fund-raising, but state Representative Martin J. Walsh outpaced him in the preliminary campaign for mayor. Fund-raising for both is expected to heat up soon.

After preliminary, Connolly, Walsh warchests near even

John Connolly has slightly more cash in the bank than Martin Walsh as the duo begin the final dash to the Nov. 5 mayoral general election.

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Visitors to Faneuil Hall took photos of a handwritten sign informing them that the restrooms were closed.

Visitors disappointed as top local destinations close

The shutdown of the federal government has begun to have a ripple effect across Mass., terminating services, closing offices and parks, and delaying programs.