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Menino to co-lead program at BU to study urban issues

Mayor Tom Menino has been hired to help launch a new Institute on Cities, where mayors and municipal managers from across the globe can share ideas as they tackle urban issues.

New guidelines urge more use of cholesterol drugs

In a major shift, the recommendations call for about 30 percent of Americans to consider taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

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Although it has been days since a deadly typhoon struck, few people in some of the most devastated areas have received any help.

Seta Dakessian in her Belmont restaurant.

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Seta Dakessian in her Belmont restaurant, Seta’s Cafe.

Fattoush, a salad of chopped vegetables, at Seta’s Cafe.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Fattoush, a salad of chopped vegetables, at Seta’s Cafe.

Rotisserie chicken plates with hummus, garlic sauce, fries, salad, and lavash.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Rotisserie chicken plates with hummus, garlic sauce, fries, salad, and lavash.

Grilled halloumi, a salty cheese.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Grilled halloumi, a salty cheese.

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Mindful Mediterranean-Armenian mix at Seta’s Cafe

Seta Dakessian is cooking Mediterranean and Armenian food with a heightened sense of sophistication in Belmont.

John Farrell, left, attended the Boston Baseball Writers Association Dinner on Jan. 24, 2013, along with Ben Cherington and Terry Francona.

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Francona is Manager of the Year, but Farrell gets the Series ring

Terry Francona received the nod from the baseball writers for regular-season success, although John Farrell then earned the World Series title.

Elton John also played songs from his new album, “The Diving Board.”

Music Review

Elton John pounds out the hits at TD Garden

Elton John performed to a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000, playing his songs in assured — and surprisingly unhurried — renditions.

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In backing Martin Walsh in Boston’s mayoral race, embattled labor leaders tried a new approach.

Politics

Attorney General Martha Coakley has declined to discuss her campaign finance issues.

Martha Coakley drew FEC inquiry

Attorney General Martha Coakley faced a potential Federal Election Commission investigation in 2010 into possible violations of federal campaign finance laws.