Families in Bulger case lose appeal
Families of two alleged victims of James “Whitey” Bulger were dealt a crushing blow when a federal appeals court rebuffed their appeal to reclaim nearly $8.5 million award from the federal government.
Romney aide trades on political ties
The story of Solamere Capital’s launch in 2008-2009 provides a rare glimpse into the overlapping business and political networks that sustain the broader Mitt Romney organization.
US courts in state to allow videotaping
The US District Court in Massachusetts is one of 14 federal courts around the country that will participate in a pilot program to record civil cases.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded
Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee, Tawakkul Karman of Yemen, and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who graduated from Harvard University, were honored for their work on women’s rights.
Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Flyers 2, Bruins 1
A banner and bumpy debut
After storming the Flyers early in the first period, the Bruins tailed off, lost their legs, and failed to capitalize on the adrenaline that had been coursing through them early in the night.
After Jobs, questions about Apple’s future
Steve Jobs left behind one of the most successful businesses on earth, but it’s an open question whether the company’s winning streak can continue without its iconic leader.
Jamaica Plain teacher cited by Obama
Robert Baroz, a literacy coach at the K-8 Curley School in Jamaica Plain, is cited by President Obama as a standout teacher whom the jobs bill can help.
“In the decision, it says the government murdered his father. The government says we murdered him, but we’re not going to do anything for you.”
Attorney Edward Hinchey
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Columnists
Metro
Allies, Axis square off in Stow reenactment
History will repeat itself this weekend in Stow, where hundreds of individuals from the Northeast and Europe will reenact a battle from World War II.
Business
Jobs set course forward for music, movies, books
Steve Jobs made it easy for people to entertain themselves on high-tech devices, and he unveiled gadget after gadget with an effortless touch.
Nation
Romney aide trades on political ties
The story of Solamere Capital’s launch in 2008-2009 provides a rare glimpse into the overlapping business and political networks that sustain the broader Mitt Romney organization.
World
Dimmer outlook as Afghan war marks 10th year
US officials, who are facing a future of fewer troops and less money for reconstruction, are narrowing their goals for the country.
Sports
Festivities well worth long wait
Members of the 1972 champs, led by Bobby Orr, took the ice to help raise the banner, the legendary champs joining the new champs.
Movies
Movie Review
‘Margaret,’ a perfectionist’s portrait of imperfection
What emerges from the tinkering and legal skirmishes is an occasional marvel, a kind of everyday highbrow social X-ray, Paul Mazursky by way of Krzysztof Kieslowski.
Opinion
“There will be no Sir Galahad riding to the rescue.”
Scot Lehigh, on Republican presidential hopefuls
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