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Usain Bolt's victory in the men's 100 highlighted Day 9 of the Olympics in London. See the day's best scenes.
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Official names man accused of Wis. Sikh shooting
Wade Michael Page, a former soldier who was reduced in rank before his discharge, carried out the mass shootings, a federal official said Monday. (AP, 9:39 a.m.)
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The robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, gently landing inside a giant crater for the most ambitious dig yet into the red planet. At left is one of the first images of Mars captured by the rover. (AP)
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Only 2 bidders for state's rail pact
Twenty-five companies from all over the world initially expressed interest in vying for what is believed to be the most lucrative rail contract in North America. (Globe)
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IOC says US judo fighter tests positive for marijuana
The International Olympic Committee says it disqualified Nicholas Delpopolo from the mens 73-kilogram class after his test. (AP, 9:29 a.m.)
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After neighbors complained of illegal activity, the city created the Blue Hill Avenue Neighborhood Response Team to improve the area's quality of life. (Boston Globe)
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Mitt Romneys vow to end Obamacare is a bold and risky message he continues to deliver to Latino voters, who overwhelmingly back the federal health care law.
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Bolt again makes fast work of the 100
It was the same result in the mens 100-meter final on Sunday as it was four years ago in Beijing. Usain Bolt is the unquestioned Worlds Fastest Man.
Gabby Douglas makes chances count
The 16-year-old Virginia native is looking to become the first female gymnast to win four gold medals at one Games since Czech immortal Vera Caslavska in 1968.
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The $600,000 budget thorn
The discussion about one type of military vehicle, costing $600,000 each, shows all that is wrong about the way we think and talk about security budgets.
Labs gear up for Mars rovers data
Local laboratories are poised to help scientists decipher the streams of data expected over the next two years from NASAs latest Mars mission.
Parents speak up on school wants
Priorities differ for parents of Boston students based on where they live, with some stressing safety and others proximity to schools, a report concluded.
Firefighter tracker to be unveiled
Worcester Polytechnic Institute will unveil a black box designed to track every movement a firefighter makes, and broadcast that data to a command post.
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10 foods that naturally whiten teeth
hen it comes to healthy teeth, you are what you chew. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums.
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US general asks to cut nuclear stockpile
For the first time a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is suggesting the US' nuclear weapons reserve is too large and becoming too expensive to maintain. (Boston Globe)
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Gail Huff, the wife of Senator Scott Brown, is taking a leave of absence from her part-time job as a TV reporter in Washington to join his reelection campaign full-time.
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Just how much do the highest paid chief executives in Massachusetts earn each year? State Street chief Joseph Hooley, left, made more than $16 million in compensation.
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You've pulled one of your credit reports. Now what? How about giving it the six-minute treatment? A quick check on a handful of indicators can give you an instant appraisal of how good --or bad -- your credit is right now.
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The sister restaurant of Mexico Lindo, a popular spot in Melrose, Guadalajara Grill has been bringing tasty, if somewhat Americanized, Mexican cuisine to Malden.
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