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Red Sox 7, Rangers 2

Sox continue to roll

Paul Byrd pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Sox moved to within 1 1/2 games of the Rays in the AL East.

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His crafted rods cast a spell

Per Brandin's custom-made split-cane bamboo fishing rods can run $4,950.

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This Dover home is a Deck House, known for simple lines in a natural setting.

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"Bikeman" explains journalist Tom Flynn's experience as a witness to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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It's time to prepare for the worst after the Patriots lost Tom Brady to a knee injury yesterday. If Brady is done for the season, we may finally get the answer to the question, "Was it the quarterback or the coach who made the Pats so good?" (Boston Globe) Ryan: Part of the game Pats win  |  Photos Photos 5 questions Discuss Pats done? video QB options Video Reaction Patriots coverage

A Kennedy plumbs Catholic life

In her book "Being Catholic Now," Kerry Kennedy, a daughter of RFK, talked with well-known Americans about their complicated relationships with Catholicism. (Boston Globe)

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A liberal pundit soars
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"The Rachel Maddow Show" debuts on MSNBC tonight, leaving its host on the cusp of full-blown stardom in the mainstream media. (Boston Globe)

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From black to green

A 240-foot-high wind turbine is the signature feature at Forbes Park in Chelsea, a loft development on an old factory site that will get some of its power from the turbine. (Boston Globe)

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Fall arts preview 2008

What's up in the Boston area this fall? Globe writers take a look at music, performing and visual arts, pop recordings, and movies coming up this season. Find events listings and get recommendations here.

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Weird and weirder

Plan a road trip this month and you can keep summer from screeching to a halt. Here are eight weird roadside monoliths of New England.

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