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Obama asserts executive privilege on documents

The Obama administration is refusing to turn over documents sought by lawmakers on “Fast and Furious,” a US law enforcement gun operation.

Heat advisories issued in Mass. as summer begins

High temperatures accompanied by extremely high humidity will blanket the state for the next several days.

Greek prime minister sworn in after coalition forms

The deal for a coalition government ended weeks of political uncertainty in debt-crippled Greece that threatened Europe’s economy.

No fruition for Romney on major higher ed plans

A review of Mitt Romney’s higher education record as governor reveals several sweeping proposals that stalled in the Legislature.

Clockwise from top left: No parking signs in the South End; Mayor Menino; and a ‘parklet’ in Philadelphia.

Michael Bryant/ Philadelphia Inquirer (top left); Globe Staff Photos

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With ‘parklets’ idea, Menino has gone off the deep end

Does the mayor really think that Bostonians want to relax in parks set up on street parking spots, like ones in Philadelphia (pictured, upper left)?

Corpse flower in full pungent bloom at Franklin Park Zoo

The flower, named Morticia, is nearly 5 feet tall and is known for the scent it releases when it blooms, which many say resembles rotting flesh.

Patients driving direction of new drug research

Patients and their families are working with pharmaceutical companies, matching patients with clinical trials, paying for research, and lobbying to speed drug development.

Winiker brothers mark 50 years of playing music

Over their career, brothers Bo and Bill Winiker have gone from playing for weddings to backing up Aretha Franklin at President Clinton’s inaugural ball.

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Digital cookbook for download

Now available for Globe subscribers, a digital cookbook from our popular “Sunday Suppers” column.

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The 80-foot-high video mast outside the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center holds seven fullcolor LED screens onametal spine.

Plans develop for new video billboards in Boston

Criticism barred in Roxbury college severance

Mike Austin at Austin Brothers Valley Farm in Belchertown went from dairy farming to beef cattle. He now has about 35 customers who pick up their beef at a half-dozen sites, and he hopes the business can grow while allowing for good practices.

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Local CSAs offer meat, fish, eggs, and chickens

Opinion | Adam Gray

Excellence in education

Laurelyn Roberts of ButterGirl Baking Co. in her kitchen space in Danvers.

ButterGirl Baking Co. offers happy treats at farmers’ markets

Alex Herrald and Crystal Arnette in the musical “The Consequences’’ at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.

Stage Review

Crystal Arnette rocks in ‘Consequences’

Roxbury college leader to step down

Upper Crust has repeatedly denied accusations for the past several years that it rescinded overtime compensation ordered by the labor agency.

Upper Crust accused of scheming on pay

Boston Capital

Manager steps down amid controversy

MASS Design Group’s Michael Murphy (left) and Alan Ricks.

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Architects of a new kind of health care

Marsden Hartley’s oil on masonite “Dogtown’’ (circa 1934).

Art Review

‘Dogtown’ captures a landscape of loneliness

Biotech industry representatives attended the BIO International Convention in Boston yesterday, the first of four days of panels, networking, and business dealing.

Federal drug review nettles biotech industry

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Red Sox 7, Marlins 5

Red Sox batter the Marlins

The Red Sox climbed above .500 for the first time since June 7 by erupting for 10 hits, including home runs by David Ortiz, Cody Ross, and Kelly Shoppach.