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Boston told to release ratings of teachers

The secretary of state’s office has ruled that the Boston public schools wrongfully withheld overall ratings of teacher performance at individual schools.

Boston police officers wary of GPS for cruisers

The pending use of GPS tracking devices has many officers worried that commanders will monitor their every move.

In casino, some see risks for Vineyarders

Mental health advocates fear a casino could increase the use of drugs and alcohol that year-round residents often turn to in the offseason.

Adrian Walker

Where will casinos find a home in Mass.?

As you may have heard, the Massachusetts casino industry is off to a rocky start with voters.

Stem cells may let transplant organs avoid rejection

A Holliston company is trying to lower the rate of rejection of transplanted organs by infusing the new tissue with a patient’s stem cells before surgery.

Endangered Vineyard trees

UMass scientists are studying the infestation of gall wasps on the Vineyard.

Wasps infesting, imperiling area’s black oaks

Hundreds of thousands of black oaks over more than 1,500 acres in Southeastern Mass. have shown signs of infestation this year by gall wasps.

Patriots at Panthers, 8:40 p.m. (Ch. 5, ESPN)

Patriots dominate in the second half of seasons

This time of year, for whatever reason, it seems the one constant for the Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick is winning.

Cut in food stamps brings wide worry

Millions of needy families around the US and in Mass. are losing a portion of their federal food stamp benefits this month.

Students learn challenges of ‘Gettysburg’

The Greenwood School, where students are required to memorize and perform the Gettysburg Address, caught the eye of documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.

Opinion

JAMES CARROLL

Pope’s call resonating with bishops

Pope Francis is proving to be a savvy institutional leader as the American bishops have changed course from choosing culture warriors as their leaders.

Globe exclusives

Katie Lockwood (with her husband, Arden) has cystic fibrosis and always valued being part of the CF patient community which provided answers, guidance, and support.

Health

Cystic fibrosis patients losing a connection

Moms Mabley (above) circa 1970 and (below) with Merv Griffin in 1969.

Television review

An overdue look at Moms Mabley

Kanye West donned masks and performed atop a faux mountain for his Boston show.

Music Review

Praising ‘Yeezus,’ West wows Garden

Nick Pankuch and Katrina Asmar dance to the “Bugle Call Rag” in “In the Mood.”

Recreating iconic sounds of 1930s, ’40s

Ultra sound pregnancy

Regaining body control after giving birth

Special section

Living Longer, Living Better

Marty Walsh, the mayor-elect, often doesn’t just skip the Y or the R in his new job title. He skips them both and says, “maeh.”

Students of Bostonese have found their avatah

Jehuda Reinharz, former president of Brandeis University, has remained among the highest paid people on campus.

Colleges may foot big bills as presidents leave

Some girls cooled off in the Sea of Galilee, Israel’s main source of fresh surface water, in July.

In Israel, water where there was none

Wade Davis at New York’s Penn Station, en route to a recent speaking engagement at which he promoted acceptance of LGBT athletes in sports.

Gay ex-player tackles inclusion

MIT professor Ofer Sharone hopes his research will result in an understanding of how long-term unemployment affects people.

Helping the long-term unemployed

Eli Manning is having one of the worst seasons of any quarterback this year, and is on pace for the worst year of his career.

Sunday Football Notes

Manning suffering through poor season

Sports

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Dustin Pedroia was an All-Star and won the Gold Glove in 2013, leading the Red Sox to their eighth World Series championship, the second of his career.

Dustin Pedroia second to none as face of Red Sox

The Red Sox see Pedroia, who signed an eight-year, $110 million extension in July, as a conduit to the fans and an example to the younger players.

Metro

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Hadassah members recreated a 1955 photo of the dedication of Boston’s Hadassah Way.

Hadassah’s Boston chapter marks 100th anniversary

The Jewish women’s volunteer organization focuses on strengthening American ties to Israel and promoting health in the region.

Columnists

Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote in support of ENDA.

JEFF JACOBY

Workplaces don’t need ENDA

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Championing 2004 Sox’ claim as favorites

Adrian Walker

All bets may be off in Mass.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Pressure is on the Gaming Commission

Bob Ryan

The inherent conflict of football

JOANNA WEISS

Gun debate hate

It’s easy to see why Martha Coakley would make a good candidate for governor, Yvonne Abraham writes, thus making her campaign missteps all the more mystifying.

Yvonne Abraham

Unforced errors from Martha Coakley

It will be interesting to see if Michael Astrue can transform InVivo from a company fueled by hype to one focused on demonstrating effectiveness in humans.

Innovation Economy

Can InVivo live up to its hype?

A pedestrian passed in front of the Olympic rings up the street from Turner Field, which originally opened as the 85,000-seat main stadium for the 1996 Olympics.

Derrick Z. Jackson

An Olympic-size illusion

kevin cullen

Restraint gives way to humanity

President Obama.

SCOT LEHIGH

Is Obama up to saving his health law?

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Zoom has software controls that are almost as advanced as those on a pro camera. You can fiddle with aperture, white balance, color temperature, and shutter speed.

Tech Lab

Sharper options for phone photos

Nation & World

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A man walked through a damaged home in Gifford, Ill., Sunday after thunderstorms and tornadoes battered the Midwest.

Tornadoes, storms rip across Midwest, killing 6

Illinois took the brunt of the fury as the string of unusually powerful late-season tornadoes tore across the state.

Politics

Liz Cheney spoke about her disagreement with her sister Mary, who is gay, on “Fox News Sunday.”

Cheney family’s gay marriage dispute flares up in public

Mary Cheney, a daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, and her wife criticized a comment by Liz Cheney about same-sex marriage.

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App Smart

DragonBox Algebra 5+

With apps, children can play the game of math

A tablet running educational math apps can be a great tool for kids.

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Book Review

Paul Bloom argues that even the youngest infants possess moral sensibilities.

‘Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil’ by Paul Bloom

Psychologist Paul Bloom argues that even the youngest infants possess moral sensibilities.

Health and wellness

Daily Dose

New obesity treatment guideline released

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guideline provides a solid road map for doctors.

Top Places to Work

Overview

Appreciation more important than pay, employees say

Each year, Massachusetts workers rank being appreciated as a key factor that determines how they feel about their jobs.

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The Burroughs Newsboys Foundation

The Burroughs Newsboys Foundation was founded by Harry E. Burroughs to give Boston’s newsboys life experiences that would give them a better future.

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Magazine

The cover for the November 17 2013 issue

Nov 17, 2013

The state of extramarital affairs

The cover for the November 10 2013 issue

Nov 10, 2013

Just the right kind of cold

The cover for the November 3 2013 issue

Nov 3, 2013

Top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts

The cover for the October 27 2013 issue

Oct 27, 2013

A First Period home gets a second life

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