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Video Mass. budget cuts could hit hard

• Bob Ryan Champions won't go quietly
• Red Sox 8, Rays 7 Never say die
• Sox faithful revel in an improbable return from the brink

• Campaign Notebook Nearly 60 million tuned in to final presidential debate
• DECISION: OHIO A conservative campus senses a shift
• 'Joe the plumber' faces scrutiny
• GOP donor accused of profiting on fuel deals
• McCain again invokes plumber's tale against Obama

• Beverly soldier is killed, wanted to change world (By John R. Ellement, Globe Staff)
• • VIDEO Beverly family talks about soldier's death
  • PHOTOS New England's war dead
• State fiscal problems may worsen (By Casey Ross and Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
• Menino freezes hiring by city (By Donovan Slack and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)
• Where the cutbacks might hurt the most (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
• Court upholds decision, US liable in killing (By Milton J. Valencia, Globe Staff)
• Interest in Blue Jeans doesn't fade (By Milton J. Valencia, Globe Staff)
• Adrian Walker Rising to the challenge (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
• Brooks convicted in N.H. killing (Boston Globe)
• Alleged Cape drug dealer held (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
• 3 Hub college students arrested at debate site (By Olesia Plokhii, Globe Correspondent)
• New England in brief Woman gets life term for killing brother (Boston Globe)
• Patrick mentions interest in border tolls (By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff)
• No charges filed in protest against civilian flaggers (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
• Bulger's ex-girlfriend testifies in Connolly trial (By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff)
• Haverhill man dies in police pursuit (By Jeannie M. Nuss, Globe Correspondent)
• Origin of homemade bombs found on Swampscott beach is a mystery (By Casey Ramsdell, Globe Correspondent)
• Sox faithful revel in an improbable return from the brink (By Jeannie M. Nuss, Globe Correspondent)
• Two safety-net hospitals hit hard by budget cuts (By Kay Lazar and Stephen Smith, Globe Staff)

• Edie Adams; won Tony, married comic, pitched cigars (By Bob Thomas, Associated Press)
• Al Hall, 74; four-time Olympian in hammer throw was from Hanson (By Marvin Pave, Globe Correspondent)
• Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal; inspired film 'Casino' (By Tamara Lush, Associated Press)
• Tom Tresh; ex-Yankee was all-star (Boston Globe)
• Dora Fitzgerald, 93, adventurous ex-Ashland resident (By Jeannie M. Nuss, Globe Correspondent)

• McCain again invokes plumber's tale against Obama (Boston Globe)
• GOP donor accused of profiting on fuel deals (Boston Globe)
• Stem cell debate resurfaces after lingering in background (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
• 'Joe the plumber' faces scrutiny (Boston Globe)
• DECISION: OHIO A conservative campus senses a shift (By Scott Helman, Globe Staff)
• Campaign Notebook Nearly 60 million tuned in to final presidential debate (Boston Globe)
• Social Security benefits will rise (By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press)
• Stevens takes stand in own defense (By Neil A. Lewis, New York Times News Service)
• EPA imposes new limit on emissions of lead (By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press)
• Daily Briefing Man says cross was a holiday display (Boston Globe)
• Obama cautions against cockiness (By Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff)
• Texas university backs off student perks plan for retaking SAT (By Justin Pope, Associated Press)
• Study ties weight gain link to taste of foods (By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press)
• FBI investigating Florida congressman who hired a mistress (By Brian Skoloff, Associated Press)
• Some call for a timeout as US releases biolab security report (By Larry Margasak, Associated Press)
• Medical copter carrying baby, crew of 3 crashes; no survivors (By Don Babwin, Associated Press)
• Report says Arctic's warmth at record high (By Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press)

• Economic crisis fuels discord over EU climate pact (By Stephen Castle, International Herald Tribune)
• Virgin Islands spared worst of hurricane (By Steve Bullock, Associated Press)
• Daily Briefing Opposition says talks stall again (Boston Globe)
• International effort is not stopping pirates off African coast (By Michelle Faul, Associated Press)
• Spanish judge launches probe of atrocities under Franco (By Daniel Woolls, Associated Press)
• In British bailout, some pain for Scots (By Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post)
• Suspected US strike on Taliban kills six in Pakistan (By Candace Rondeaux and Shaiq Hussain, Washington Post)
• Germany to expand Afghan mission (By Judy Dempsey, International Herald Tribune)
• Israeli troops kill Palestinian they say plotted to attack (By Josef Federman, Associated Press)
• Looming Shi'ite split in Iraq threatens US security pact (By Hamza Hendawi and Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press)
• City of the dead unearthed (By Ariel David, Associated Press)
• Financial crisis hits food aid, Annan says (By Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press)
• Titanic survivor sells mementos (By Jill Lawless, Associated Press)

• Globe Editorial Boston caught in a firefight
• Globe Editorial A losing battle for Fernald
• Globe Editorial Put these salmon first
• Ellen Goodman Abortion moves back in the closet
• Scot Lehigh A test of leadership for Patrick
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• Boston Fed chief sees end to turmoil (By Robert Gavin, Globe Staff)
• Oil's decline not just a drop in bucket (By Erin Ailworth and Nicole Wong, Globe Staff)
• Blue Cross-Blue Shield to cut administrative costs (By Jeffrey Krasner, Globe Staff)
• Boston Capital Ebb and flow (By Steven Syre, Globe Columnist)
• Consumer prices hold the line (Boston Globe)
• Airlines envision more ads onboard (Boston Globe)
• Waterford Crystal to fire most of Irish workforce (Boston Globe)
• FDA will open an outpost in China this year (Boston Globe)
• Business in brief Mass. employers cut about 4,000 jobs in September (Boston Globe)
• IRS computer systems faulted (Boston Globe)
• AIG won't pay $10m severance, Cuomo says (Boston Globe)
• Earnings roundup Citigroup distress amounts to $2.8b (Boston Globe)
• The Savings Game Sorry, but there's no way to avoid paying taxes when you cash in an annuity (Boston Globe)
• Swiss bank giant accepts $60b lifeline (By Nelson D. Schwartz, New York Times News Service)

• Dan Shaughnessy The champs recover magic of Octobers past (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
• Red Sox 8, Rays 7 Never say die (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
• Bob Ryan Champions won't go quietly (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
• United 2, Revolution 1 D.C. United beat Revolution, 2-1 (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
• Revolution notebook Mansally did his national duty (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
• MLS suspends pair for steroid use (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
• Sports Log Union: Teams colluded against Bonds (Boston Globe)
• Celtics notebook In search of regular work (By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff)
• Bruins notebook Chances too good to pass up (By Barbara Matson, Globe Staff)
• NHL roundup Capitals rally to victory (Boston Globe)
• NHL notebook Savard out in Chicago (Boston Globe)
• Familiar refrain: Drew came through (By Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff)
• Walkoff wonders (Boston Globe)
• Crisp went to higher power for strength (By Chris Forsberg, Globe Staff)
• Strong statement is made by Ortiz (By Joe Sullivan, Globe Staff)
• Now it's Tampa Bay's turn to tune out the negativity (By Shira Springer, Globe Staff)
• Rays notebook Magical journey has hit a bump in the road (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
• Red Sox notebook Francona is happy for Phillies, not Philly (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
• Downs and distance (By Jim McBride, Globe Staff)
• Top 25 in action (Boston Globe)
• No hill too steep (Boston Globe)
• Start was not Rays' problem (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
• How will rest affect Phillies? (By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press)
• Dan Shaughnessy Are we catching a last look at Varitek? (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
• Mellor has weathered many storms (By Adam Kilgore, Globe Staff)
• Ramírez done as Dodger? (By John Nadel, Associated Press)
• Brady had 2d surgery (By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff)
• NFL notebook Romo practices, may play (Boston Globe)
• Curlin faces stiff challenge (By Beth Harris, Associated Press)
• Passer rating: Incomplete (By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff)
• Patriots notebook Light makes return to practice (By Mike Reiss and Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff)
• Pro picks Swear to God, some players have no clue (By Jim McCabe, Globe Staff)
• NFL games on TV (Boston Globe)
• Fantasy corner (Boston Globe)
• Young Hokies have reason to beam (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
• BC notebook BC redshirt Tuggle shows character (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
• On college football Only patriarch left standing (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
• Saint Anselm has cause to celebrate (By Craig Larson, Globe Staff)
• College notebook TCU halts BYU win streak (Boston Globe)
• This weekend's N.E. games (Boston Globe)
• Head of the Charles Races at a glance (Boston Globe)
• Dedication for the dedicated (By Barbara Matson, Globe Staff)
• School football preview Norwood set to tackle Walpole (By Michael Grossi, Globe Correspondent)
• This week's picks (Boston Globe)
• School roundup Dedham coach enjoys his daughter's big day (By Ryan Thomas, Globe Correspondent)

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