New guiding hands at Suffolk University

The school is overhauling its board of trustees and laying off several top administrators after a decade of explosive growth and 21 years under one of the nation’s highest-paid college presidents.

Racetrack owner aids politicians’ charities

The owner of Suffolk Downs has donated thousands to charities associated with two Boston politicians whose support for its full-scale casino plans has been crucial.

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On day 4, protesters still ponder options

Economic activists occupying a small park across from South Station tried to solidify their message during their fourth day of protests in Boston.

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A blaze of fury, a family’s grief

According to police, Andrew Morales, 18, plunged a knife into the chest of his older brother, Richard Jr., then, apparently horrified, frantically tried to save his dying brother.

City won’t back a Walmart in Roxbury

Boston officials have rebuffed a proposal to build the city’s first Walmart in Roxbury, the opening round of a fight expected to continue as the retail giant scouts for locations.

Perry’s 2010 book tripping up his candidacy

Governor Rick Perry's states' rights arguments are causing problems for the candidate that were unforeseen when he put them in a book in 2010.

Jokes, tears for slain restaurateur

In Ipswich, Majestic Dragon owner Shui Keung "Tony" Woo was remembered at a vigil last night as someone who was quick to help out his community.

“It was spur-of-the-moment anger between two young fellas. I pray God will bring the family together.’’

Jesus M. Morales Sr.,  grandfather of Andrew and Richard Morales

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A report indicated that in the days leading up to the opening of the Fall River pool on June 25, it became populated with algae and essentially turned into a swamp.

Charges sought against two over safety at drowning site

The Bristol district attorney is seeking criminal charges against two state officials in charge of a Fall River swimming pool where a 36-year-old woman drowned in June.

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On day 4, protesters still ponder options

Economic activists occupying a small park across from South Station tried to solidify their message during their fourth day of protests in Boston.

World

Italian appeals court frees Knox, codefendant

An appellate court overturned the homicide convictions of the American Amanda Knox and her Italian codefendant and ordered them freed after nearly four years in prison.

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Coach Bill Belichick watches as Jerod Mayo is helped off the field Sunday. Mayo is likely out six weeks with an MCL sprain.

Patriots LB Mayo likely out 6 weeks

According to a league source, Patriots Pro Bowl linebacker Jerod Mayo likely will miss six weeks with a medial collateral ligament sprain.

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ALBUM REVIEW | Pop

On ‘Metals,’ Feist mines bolder, brasher statements

Four years after her breakout album, Feist follows up that crossover with “Metals,’’ a mercurial record as high-minded as anything she has ever done.

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EXCLUSIVE TUESDAY PREVIEW

It’s not easy being vegan

In theory, it’s all about health and kindness and ecology, but how many of us can actually commit to soy milk and tofu?

Opinion

“Anonymous, the prodigal son of the Internet, has elected itself the decider of who can communicate.”

Juliette Kayyem 

Ideas

“To become a citizen of a nation is a choice that involves more sacrifice and pain than tearing down the sculpture of a dictator.”

Gal Beckerman,   on the challenges facing some Middle Eastern countries