Leominster death leads to state probe
The Department of Children and Families is investigating allegations of abuse or neglect at the Leominster home where a teenager allegedly killed his brother Sunday.
Rains wreak havoc on North Shore
In Peabody, an estimated 100 homes were inundated with water and the flooding was so widespread that the deputy fire chief said there were “too many places to list.”
Christie: ‘Now is not my time’
Despite intense courtship by Republican donors and party elders, N.J. Governor Chris Christie announced today that he will not run for president.
Bernanke: Recovery ‘close to faltering’
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke cautioned lawmakers against budget moves that would harm a “sluggish” recovery.
Editorial
Dear Florida: Stop moving your primary
Florida’s plans to move its presidential primary goes to show that the unwillingness of states to cooperate on a schedule that serves voters’ interests is sadly reflective of national politics these days.
Apple unveils new, faster iPhone 4S
The new iPhone will be a ‘‘world phone,’’ meaning Verizon iPhones will be useable overseas, just like AT&T iPhones. It will also be able to sync content wirelessly.
Longy, Dudamel to join forces
The Longy School of Music is linking itself with conductor Gustavo Dudamel to develop a program inspired by Venezuela’s lauded, community music education philosophy, El Sistema.
BOOK REVIEW
‘Boomerang’ by Michael Lewis
“Boomerang’’ zooms out to the wider global financial crisis, showing Lewis’ breathtaking ability to humanize today’s confusing business headlines.
Rangers 4, Rays 3
Texas powers its way past Tampa
Adrian Beltre hit three home runs as the Rangers eliminated the Rays in four games.
“So New Jersey, whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me.”
N.J. Governor Chris Christie
Inside The Boston Globe
Columnists
Metro
Big shakeup coming at Suffolk
After a decade of explosive growth, the university is expected to drastically change its leadership by appointing 12 new members to its board tonight.
Business
Huffington Post buys Boston start-up
AOL’s Huffington Post Media Group said yesterday it will buy a Boston technology start-up that is focused on building civic participation through websites.
Nation
Perry’s 2010 book tripping up his candidacy
Governor Rick Perry was not thinking about running for high office in November 2010, when he released “Fed Up!’’ his rip-roaring prose against Washington.
World
3 win Nobel Prize in physics for study of universe
The US-born scientists were recognized for showing that the expansion of the universe is constantly accelerating.
Sports
Eric Wilbur
Why the silence from John Henry?
Chaos reigns on Yawkey Way. Yet, the Red Sox owner remains mum. There are no votes of confidence, no apologies, and no promises to make things right.
Arts
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.
Lifestyle
G Cover
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