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Jon Lester
Yankees 9, Red Sox 1

Sox pounded

The Yankees knocked Jon Lester out in the third inning. The Sox now lead the Rays by 1 1/2 games.

MCAS scores improve;
low-income pupils struggle

Educators have made only modest gains in narrowing the gulf in achievement between low-income students and those who are better off. (Boston Globe)

From Pennsylvania, a cautionary tale
of casino profits trailed by corruption

Few states have a more lucrative story of how gambling is helping balance the books. Yet the state provides an example of how badly things can go wrong. (Boston Globe)
Patriots at Bills, 1 p.m. (Ch. 4)

Patriots going great guns

Tom Brady (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)
The numbers for Tom Brady and the offense are certainly impressive, the type of inflated statistics reserved for video games. (Boston Globe)

Perry’s Texas faces health care gap

More than 6 million Texans do not have health insurance. The problem has worsened during Governor Rick Perry’s 11-year tenure. (Boston Globe)
Tyra Banks
First person | Tyra Banks

Role modeling

Entrepreneur and author of “Modelland,” Tyra Banks, 37, talks about what she’s teaching her Harvard classmates. (Boston Globe)
James Levine

Who will pick up the baton?

As the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which opens its season Friday, looks to replace James Levine, questions are swirling about the process and what the public can expect. (Boston Globe)

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Health & Wellness

Cholesterol-lowering foods

Cholesterol-lowering foods

A study found eating certain cholesterol-lowering foods results in bigger drops in “bad” cholesterol than avoiding high-fat meat, eggs, dairy.
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Tipping do's and don'ts

Tipping do's and don'ts

Tipping can be daunting. While most of us know that it's appropriate to tip our server at a restaurant, it's not always clear whether to tip the hotel concierge or dog groomer.

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Roxy's Grilled Cheese

When James and Mike DiSabatino and Marc Melanson's dream of opening a restaurant didn't pan out, the partners weren't deterred. They simply turned to something a bit more mobile.
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Your pics: New England Pet Expo

Did you take your pet to the New England Pet Expo in Wilmington? Show off your pictures from the event. Boston.com was also there. Stay tuned for our photos.

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Chelmsford nonprofit fires leader

John B. Barranco, the controversial head of the Merrimack Education Center, was fired Friday, three months after he was put on unpaid leave amid allegations he misused millions of taxpayer dollars.
Discreet charm marks Back Bay Victorian
Toughest health care job in Mass.
Mapping effects of change in Vermont
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