Early educator union sought
Massachusetts teacher unions are attempting to enroll more than 10,000 early childhood education workers in the private and nonprofit sectors.
Mass. redistricting plans pit east vs. west
The congressional seats of William Keating and Stephen Lynch could be combined in one plan. Another reportedly merges the seats of Richard E. Neal and John W. Olver.
Optimism, candor boost Cain in polls
Herman Cain, a pizza magnate and conservative talk-radio host, has proved to be a GOP presidential candidate who some analysts say should be taken seriously.
FBI’s use of alleged mobster questioned
Two alleged crime ring members are seeking dismissal of key evidence because of a lack of openness about the government’s link to reputed mobster Mark Rossetti.
Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff
Potatoes, pride at risk in Maine
The Aroostook County potato harvest in Maine, already in decline, faces a new threat in a federal plan that would greatly reduce use of the crop in school meals.
Tiny grants keep ‘awesome’ ideas coming
The Awesome Foundation, started by a group of tech-savvy twentysomethings, offers small grants for ideas that are, well, awesome.
Dan Shaughnessy
Beating the Jets means a lot to Bill Belichick
The Patriots coach never will admit this, but there is a healthy obsession with the Jets at Gillette and it’s great to pin a loss on the donkeys from N.Y.
“Being funded by interested and interesting peers is a whole benefit in itself.”
Sara Hendren, who was awarded an Awesome Foundation grant
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Columnists
Metro
At BU, a checkup call from the top
Boston University staff phoned all 4,300 first-year and transfer students last week in an effort to help them with their transition.
Business
Tests bolster use of holographic radar system
The recent, successful test of a local company's radar technology could lead to better data about the behavior of fast-moving weapons on the battlefield.
Nation
Failures at US nuclear plants draw scrutiny
Four generators that power emergency systems at nuclear plants have failed since April, attracting the attention of federal inspectors.
World
Violence erupts after Christians protest in Cairo
A demonstration by Christians angry about a recent attack on a church touched off violent protests against the military council ruling Egypt, leaving 24 people dead and more than 200 wounded.
Sports
Patriots 30, Jets 21
Tom Brady, Patriots cool off the Jets
Brady would deny it if he were asked, but all signs point to yesterday’s victory against the Jets as being personal for the star quarterback.
Health and wellness
Health
LGBT patients search for healing
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients, who often feel alienated by uninformed medical providers, are more likely to struggle with health issues.
Arts
TELEVISION REVIEW
Dern takes the lead in ‘Enlightened’
With “Enlightened,’’ Laura Dern and writer-producer Mike White have come up with a worthy TV vehicle for the actress.
Opinion
“Youth interrupted, adulthood postponed, careers that never materialized, disappointment as a way of life.”
James Carroll, on the “Occupy Wall Street” protests
Ideas
“As engineers, city planners, and ‘road ecologists’ are realizing, we do need roads. We just need better ones.”
Courtney Humphries, on roads of the future