HUD examines Chelsea agency
Federal agents questioned Chelsea Housing Authority employees after their boss resigned amid an uproar over his $360,000 compensation, which he concealed from state officials.
Not much tweeting from Mass. delegation
The Bay State delegation ranks 47th in the nation when it comes to using Twitter to reach constituents, according to data from TweetCongress.
Letter from the business editor
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Institution for Savings, Google, and Bright Horizons couldn’t be more different as organizations, but they share important values when it comes to their employees.
Joan Wickersham
War stories in real time
Technology may appear to erase distance, but the experience of war still creates distances that can never be erased.
JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF
No-cost diplomats
An increasingly prominent corps of Americans here and nationwide are serving as “honorary consuls” for countries that want a diplomatic presence in a city such as Boston without having to pay for it.
Pilot program aims to reduce infant deaths
The effort to drive down deaths among black and Latino infants includes providing pregnant women with housing, counseling, and other critical support.
Developer donated to Calif. treasurer
Arthur Winn’s campaign to generate funding for the Columbus Center included more than $40,000 in donations to former California state treasurer Phil Angelides.
Florida St. 38, BC 7
BC bowled over by Seminoles
The loss officially eliminated the Eagles from bowl consideration, ending a 12-year run in the postseason.
“I don’t understand why anyone would think the US government should run on 140 characters or less.”
Representative Barney Frank, on Twitter
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Metro
Two teens arraigned in Dorchester shootings
Nyasani Watt and Sheldon Mattis were held without bail following the Sept. 25 fatal shooting of Jaivon Blake, who was killed just a few doors from his home.
Business
Newton REIT buys Sonesta in $174 million deal
Sonesta’s management team will continue to run the company’s properties, including the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston and the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans.
Politics
Perry tries for comeback in Iowa
Rick Perry is ramping up his campaign in Iowa, launching new ads and spending more time in the state Republicans say could make or break his White House bid.
Nation & World
Poorest of poor reach record: 1 in 15
The ranks of America’s poorest people have climbed to a record high as the housing bust pushed many urban poor into suburbs and shriveled jobs and income.
Sports
Maddux will make his pitch to Red Sox
Former Red Sox hurler Mike Maddux has been a pitching coach for nine years, but he is ready to answer the call should a managerial offer come.
Movies
Movie Review
‘Like Crazy’ is a tiny film with big hype
How you feel about this Sundance-winning film will depend on how you feel about puppy love in all its silliness and glory.
Arts
For choreographer Aszure Barton, dance is ever evolving
At 36, Aszure Barton is one of the world’s most promising contemporary dance makers.
Special reports
Globe Spotlight Report
Under the influence
Full coverage of the Globe’s investigation into OUI acquittal rates.
Opinion
“If we control humanity’s inadvertent damage, we can fully rejoice in each new person."
Edward L. Glaeser, on world population growth
Ideas
“The only thing we may know about education is that inquisitive kids respond to it.”
Paul Nix, on exam schools