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Storm causes 'swath of damage' (Essdras M. Suarez/Globe Staff)

One dead, others hurt in N.H. as storms leave 'swath of damage'

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch declared a state of emergency in several counties, and National Guardsmen were sent to the hard-hit town of Epsom (above). (Boston Globe) | NECN video | Map | Photos

Rain continues in Mass., New England

Forecasters issued a flood watch for parts of the Bay State, with torrential rains tonight. (Boston Globe)

Lawmakers fight Navy ship cancellation

New England lawmakers today are launching a counter-offensive against the Navy’s decision to scrap a $20 billion destroyer program. (Boston Globe)
Today's Globe: Navy cancels $20b purchase of destroyers
Obama urges new alliance

Obama urges new alliance

Before a huge German crowd today, Barack Obama called on Europeans and Americans to unite against global terrorism. (Boston Globe)
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