Weakened Obama heads west to raise campaign cash

The president’s ability to help his party will face a big test next week as he seeks to help Democrats stock their campaign coffers.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/22/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/chism1121-10317--90x90.jpg Affidavit in teacher’s slaying may offer clues

Investigators allege Philip Chism went to school carrying a knife, a box cutter, changes of clothes, gloves, and a ski mask.

The lobby of the new Biogen Idec headquarters in Cambridge.

European regulators provide boost to Cambridge biotechs

Officials cleared the way for Biogen to enjoy a decade of European patent protection and recommended continued use of Ariad’s leukemia drug.

Online essay claimed Jews deserve wrath

A Christian journal run by Harvard undergraduates published an essay on its blog by a Jewish convert who claimed that the Jews killed Jesus and deserve God’s wrath.

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Kerry, foreign ministers join Iran nuclear talks

Secretary of State Kerry and his counterparts from five countries headed for Geneva after Iran and an EU diplomat made progress.

Safety Jaron Wilson, an unheralded recruit, is capping a strong career at Harvard.

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The Game: Harvard at Yale | Noon (NBCSN)

It’s finals time for Harvard’s veteran secondary

The Crimson are seeking their seventh straight win in a series that has turned rather one-sided, with 11 Harvard wins in the last 12 meetings.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino received a gift of bread from chef Fabrice Ligouzat of Paul.

French bakery chain Paul will soon break bread in Boston

Paul, which has nearly 600 locations in 29 countries, plans to open four shops in the area next year, including a location in Downtown Crossing.

Zion (center) and his fellow students in Heather Anderson’s class observed a moment of silence Friday.

JFK: 50 years later

JFK Elementary students learn about school’s namesake

Fifty years later, the details of Kennedy’s death still had the power to shock students at the school bearing his name.

JFK: 50 years later

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/10/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Advance/Images/jfk010.jpg His life fulfilled the Irish dream. His death shattered it.

The Kennedy story epitomized the story of the Irish in America, making it a happy ballad at last — and so briefly.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/23/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Lawrence_Harmon-1364.jpg Wild and crazy mayors

There is no method to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s madness, unlike the seemingly bizarre actions of other municipal leaders.

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Mayor-elect Martin Walsh.

Mayor-elect Martin J. Walsh expands transition team

Walsh also added a roster of 20 civic and community leaders to advise him on a range of priorities, including economic development, transportation, and public safety.