Murray denies improper relationship with McLaughlin
Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray insisted he was only doing his job in talking frequently with former Chelsea Housing director Michael E. McLaughlin, who resigned amid furor over his pay.
Romney: Purchase of hard drives was legal
Mitt Romney today reiterated that his aides did nothing wrong when they bought their state-issued computer hard drives in 2006.
Toys ‘R’ Us steps into the digital age
In an era when toddlers play with tablets and tweens text on iPhones, the chain has taken a big step into the digital age.
Edward L. Glaeser
Schools buy technology, but is it the right kind?
It’s clear that America’s education deficit calls for serious innovation, but many of our efforts to enhance learning through technology have been off target.
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BOOK REVIEW
Shaq dishes out on titles, teammates and more
The memoir “Shaq Uncut” chronicles Shaquille O Neal’s rise from New Jersey rags to sports-and-entertainment riches.
TELEVISION REVIEW
A portrait of persistence, stubbornness in ‘Woody Allen: A Documentary’
“Woody Allen: The Documentary’’ on PBS’s “American Masters’’ delivers a strong sense of the director’s obsessive loyalty to his own vision.
“I hope the colleges see this is not a blame game, not an assault, but just the reverse.”
Paul Grogan, chief executive officer of the Boston Foundation
Inside The Boston Globe
Columnists
Metro
Family of slain police officer receives Hanna Medal of Honor
The widow and children of Woburn police officer John B. Maguire, who was shot and killed during a robbery attempt in 2010, accepted the award in his memory today.
Business
Investors shift fears on debt to Spain, France
Though Italy has been struggling in the market spotlight for days, investors yesterday turned their attention to France and Spain, whose borrowing costs spiked during the day.
Politics
Gingrich distances himself from Freddie Mac payments
At an event in Harvard University tonight, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich distanced himself from payments his consulting firm collected from Freddie Mac, which he has strongly criticized.
Nation & World
FDA revokes approval of Avastin for advanced breast cancer
The agency based its decision on studies concluding that the drug didn’t improve the quality of life nor extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer.
Sports
Despite hot streak, Bruins still chasing playoff field
Even with their win streak at seven games, the Bruins remain on the outside of the projected eight-team playoff lineup in the Eastern Conference.
Movies
MOVIE REVIEW
‘Descendants’ highlights a dad in Hawaii shaken by life
The film, starring George Clooney, is about saying goodbye to the things we take for granted.
Arts
Classical Notes
Ludovic Morlot relishes helping out where Levine was to have led
We may never know exactly how much of the current BSO season was to have been conducted by James Levine, but one chunk is a series of concerts that continues through next weekend.
Special reports
Globe Spotlight Report
Under the influence
Full coverage of the Globe’s investigation into OUI acquittal rates.
Opinion
“Even as computers have transformed our lives, the technology revolution hasn’t yet led to significant changes in how students are taught.”
Edward L. Glaeser
Ideas
“It may seem intimidating when we say you are going to help transcribe ancient Greek papyri, but it’s all about pattern recognition, and the brain excels at pattern recognition.”
James Brusuelas, an Oxford classicist who is part of the Ancient Lives team