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Cuba not a terrorist state, US officials say
US diplomats believe that Cuba should no longer be designated a sponsor of terrorism, raising the prospect that the US could move toward restoring relations with Havana.
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N.Y. Times Co. says it will try to find a buyer for the Globe
The New York Times Co., which last tried to sell The Boston Globe in 2009, bought the Globe in 1993 for $1.1 billion.
White House announces anti-theft trade strategy
The Obama administration announced new efforts to fight the growing theft of American trade secrets in a response to a rapidly emerging global problem.
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Fashion Week questions answered (truthfully)
Christopher Muther’s favorite Fashion Week moments were those he least expected, like Anna Sui’s show he almost skipped or when he nearly tripped over Matt Damon
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Why personal trainers often become a client’s best buddy
Why personal trainers often become a client’s best buddyWhen we see our trainers more than we see our friends, how can they not end up our BFFs?
Catcher David Ross fitting in with Red Sox
After eight days of workouts, Red Sox pitchers have come to appreciate how the 36-year-old backup catcher works.
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Alfonzo Dennard convicted of felony assault
The Patriots cornerback was found guilty of assault on a police officer in Nebraska and could face 6 years in prison.
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Fire causes $5m in damage to Boston brownstone
No one was injured in the blaze at the condo where the owner of the Elizabeth Grady spas lives.
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Budget problems threaten foreign policy, Kerry says
The State Department has said automatic spending cuts would jeopardize $2.6 billion in aid.
Politics
Sean Bielat bows out of special election
The Republican opened an exploratory committee last week but told supporters today he would not enter the race to replace John Kerry.
Business
Office Depot, OfficeMax agree to merge
Analysts say the move could be a positive for Framingham-based Staples, the top office supply retailer.
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Book Review
‘The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs’ by Nick Trout
Trout’s novel is a little “Murder, She Wrote” meets “All Creatures Great and Small.”
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Newton’s neighborhood tavern is off the beaten path
Dublin-born Karl Roche co-owns West Street Tavern, just off Route 16, where most of the customers are regulars.
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Potholes in Boston
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Potholes in BostonNew England traffic has long negotiated the effects of our repetitive freeze-thaw cycle that leaves roads an obstacle course of potholes.