Patrick praises Menino’s handling of Occupy Boston
Governor Deval Patrick said Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s actions showed “balance,” while acknowledging that the Occupy movement reflected widespread frustration.
N.J. Nets owner challenges Putin for Russian presidency
The announcement today by Mikhail Prokhorov underlines the extent of the discontent with Putin after recent protests over alleged election fraud.
Adrian Walker
Engineers of change
Chrysanthe Demetry and the late Denise Nicoletti developed Camp Reach, a program to encourage middle school girls to pursue careers in engineering.
Brian Snyder/REUTERS
Romney defends same-sex marriage stance to gay veteran
A routine campaign conversation became hostile after GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney sat down to speak with a military veteran and his husband at a campaign stop in Manchester, N.H.
tech lab plus
Tech stocking stuffers
Globe technology columnist Hiawatha Bray review some new products, including a Seagate external hard drive and iPhone-friendly gloves.
Critic’s corner
Sarah Rodman’s notes on the best Monday night TV offerings, including “Fear Factor’’ on NBC and “Battle of the Nutcrackers’’ on Ovation.
“You have to look a man in the eye to get a good answer, and you know what, Governor, good luck.”
Vietnam veteran Bob Garon to Mitt Romney
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Columnists
Metro
Occupy protesters gear up for court, next steps
Dozens of Occupy Boston demonstrators will be arraigned on criminal charges this week, some possibly as early as today, following the shutdown of their Dewey Square encampment.
Business
Bold mice yield a clue about anxiety
MIT researchers studying the role of longevity proteins in protecting against neurodegenerative disease found that mice lacking the proteins were surprisingly anxiety-free.
Politics
Conroy’s exit may mean Warren avoids primary
State Rep. Tom Conroy endorsed Elizabeth Warren as he withdrew from the US Senate race, making it more likely that Warren could avoid a Democratic primary.
Nation & World
High court to rule on Arizona immigration law
The Supreme Court will review a ruling that blocked several tough provisions, including one that requires police to question a suspect’s immigration status.
Sports
Zdeno Chara optimistic about injury
The Bruins captain said he is feeling “better than expected” after suffering a leg injury. He won’t play tomorrow, but won’t commit to sitting out a week either.
Health and wellness
G force
He finds viruses captivating
Carl Zimmer, a science writer who is the author of ‘‘Planet of Viruses,’’ will introduce the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s showing of the science fiction film ‘‘12 Monkeys” tonight.
Arts
MUSIC REVIEW
Innovative beats take jazz combos to new heights
Pianist Vijay Iyer and alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón brought their groups to town Friday night for a 2 1/2-hour roof raiser of a show.
Fall All-Scholastics
Fall All-Scholastics: Honoring the area’s best
A Boston Globe tradition continues as we toast local athletes from Barnstable to Georgetown for their achievements this fall.
Opinion
“The debate over medical marijuana isn’t about the drug war. It is about where the issue fits in the federal bureaucracy.”
Juliette Kayyem
Ideas
The ability to coordinate among the different senses seems to be something the brain learns; we’re not born being able to do it.
Courtney Humphries