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Israel to release prisoners in step toward peace talks

Israel agreed to release 104 long-term Palestinian prisoners convicted of deadly attacks, clearing a hurdle toward resuming Mideast peace negotiations.

Search continues for man who fell overboard on harbor cruise

Searchers looked for a 41-year-old man who fell overboard from the Provincetown II ferry in Boston Harbor Saturday night, officials said.

Millions attend Mass as pope finishes Brazil trip

As many as three million people attended a Mass on Copacabana beach in Rio as Pope Francis wrapped up a historic trip to his home continent.

Morsi supporters in Egypt remain defiant

Deadly clashes broke out during funerals of supporters of Egypt’s ousted Islamist president, as the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood urged his followers to stand fast.

David Ortiz hit a two-run home run in the third inning, scoring Jacoby Ellsbury.

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Ortiz, Lester carry Red Sox past Orioles

David Ortiz went 4-for-4 with a two-run home run and Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings as the Red Sox took two of three in Baltimore.

Analysis

In sports Halls of Fame, who gets in and how?

With the games fighting controversy and in a constant state of change, the Halls of Fame face a challenge deciding who should be immortalized.

Hospitals size up the lessons of Marathon attacks

In particular, the bombings brought forward a problem that has vexed trauma hospitals for years: the identification of victims.

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Geographic advantages in Boston mayoral race

Many of the 12 candidates competing to be Boston’s next mayor have strong connections to specific neighborhoods in the city. An interactive graphic looks at the candidates, donations, and voters.

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

Ought to be a law? Don’t be so sure

The belief that whenever there is a problem more government must be the cure flies in the face of experience.

Globe exclusives

Brandon Harrington, a recent Dartmouth graduate who played hockey and belonged to a fraternity, spoke to members of the college’s squash team about high-risk drinking.

Dartmouth tackles binge drinking

Mayoral candidates’ signs shout for attention from streets in such contested neighborhoods as Roxbury (above).

Mayoral hopefuls lean hard on neighborhoods

The pharmacy board met at its offices earlier this month. A review of past meeting minutes showed the board met without a proper quorum at least twice since 2010.

Failure to get quorum didn’t stop panels

A battle-tested veteran, controllable in 2014 at $14.5 million, Jake Peavy could help stabilize the Red Sox rotation.

Sunday Baseball Notes

MLB trade deadline certain to create a frenzy

Boston’s own Session Americana performed at the Summer Arts Weekend in Copley Square.

Music review

Copley Square becomes world dance party

Left: Inside and outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Right: Inside and outside the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Analysis

In sports Halls of Fame, who gets in and how?

Ken Vancott works at Eastern Acoustic Works, a Whitinsville company that provides speakers for big venues.

Acoustics firms builds on past

John Rossi and intern Rousseau Nutter tested panels for walls and floor at Visible Good in Newburyport.

On the Job

A fast solution to emergency shelter

Taylor Swift gave the first of two Gillette Stadium shows on Friday.

music review

Swift delivers confident pop spectacle

Getting hitched

“The Promenade” shows artist Maurice Prendergast’s Armory Show-era style.

Art Review

Tender shore scenes to ‘sea-change’

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Walter Willett’s food fight

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Patriots training camp

Cornerback Marquice Cole hit wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins during a full-contact drill.

Intensity rises as Patriots go to full pads

Offensive and defensive linemen went through 1-on-1 drills, cornerbacks were able to jam receivers, and running backs finally slammed into defenders in Foxborough.