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.
John Henry doesn’t squash Theo Epstein rumors
The Red Sox owner failed to clarify the ambiguity of the general manager’s status, but acknowledged there is a “shelf life” to the jobs of GM and manager.
Romney takes aim at Obama’s foreign policy
In a major speech at The Citadel today, Mitt Romney is accusing President Obama of weakening the military and damaging US standing around the world.
US job gains in September better than expected
Although the jobless rate remained at 9.1%, the 103,000 jobs added in September beat analysts’ expectations.
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Jamaica Plain teacher cited in Obama’s job speech
Robert Baroz has found himself plucked from obscurity and inserted in the middle of the fierce debate in Washington over President Obama’s jobs bill.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Harvard-trained economist
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first democratically elected female president, and two others were honored for their work on women’s rights.
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‘Breaking Bad’ ends a pitch-perfect fourth season
The drama, which remains on of TV’s most enthralling series, is slow and deliberate. At times, you almost feel as if you’re in the room with these people, in a heightened real time.
‘‘We cannot achieve democracy and lasting peace in the world unless women obtain the same opportunities as men to influence developments at all levels of society.’’
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Metro
Quips by Brown, Warren turn into darts
Both sides are expecting an expensive and potentially nasty fight. But US Senator Scott Brown’s recent remarks may have trained the spotlight on gender early in the election cycle.
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
Giffords visits D.C. for husband’s retirement
Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords was back among friends and colleagues yesterday at a Navy retirement ceremony for her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly.
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
Tigers 3, Yankees 2
Tigers bounce Yankees to reach ALCS
Alex Rodriguez struck out swinging on a pitch from Jose Valverde as the Tigers closed out a series win to earn the right to play the Rangers.
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