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Guard chief on leave amid rape allegations

Governor Deval Patrick placed adjutant General Joseph C. Carter on leave Thursday after learning that he is under investigation in the alleged rape of a subordinate.

Lynch finds a privileged space in parking wars

Tow trucks in South Boston’s Telegraph Hill twice passed over an SUV owned by US Representative Stephen F. Lynch that was parked in a free overnight spot.

Brian McGrory

Overflowing compassion

Shirley Simmons was about to get thrusted from the Milton ranch she lived in for the last 30 years. But Globe readers, once they heard, wouldn’t let it happen.

Tug Coker gets help from Amy Neswald with a wig that completes his transformation into Larry Bird for ‘‘Magic/Bird’’ before displaying the familiar form of the Celtics’ legend in the Broadway play.

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Bird story is on the big stage

Former Virginia high school basketball star Tug Coker is preparing to play Larry Bird in the upcoming Broadway production of “Magic/Bird.’’

Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff

Martin’s death sparks soul-searching in Roxbury

Students at New Mission High see themselves in the images of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black Florida teen who was killed after he appeared to be up to no good.

Ruling may spur foes to Mass. health law

A Supreme Court ruling against President Obama’s landmark health care law could prompt challenges to the Massachusetts law that inspired it, legal experts said.

Olin program offers training, solutions

The program aims to give students real-world experience and support the innovations that drive the economy and keep local companies competitive.

Rate of autism diagnoses in children rises to 1 in 88

The new figure reflects a 23 percent increase compared with the autism rate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two years ago.

Is driving a better deal for commuters?

As commuters absorbed news of a proposal to substantially hike fares on commuter lines some began doing the math to figure out whether it would be cheaper to drive.

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A sign outside a Boston store showed the new jackpot for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.

At $540m and counting, Mega Millions is the ‘big one’

Brain connections laid out like city streets, scientists find

With no snow, golf courses spring to life early

WET TERRARIUM: Start with a layer of moss, then add a layer of rocks for drainage. Follow that with a layer of soil and then begin arranging your plants (like hyacinth and Silver Lace fern) until you get the look that you want.

5 steps to gorgeous homemade terrariums

Anger, betrayal on Bus 48

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ fever grows in Boston

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‘Girl Walks Into a Bar...’ by Rachel Dratch

Two arrested in Vermont killing

Construction starts on Somerville’s Assembly Row

Troubles mount ever higher for Lawrence mayor

How to clean chocolate stains on clothing

Reputed mobster may hold clues to art heist

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Providence Guardsman dies in Afghanistan

While saving a young Afghan girl Specialist Dennis P. Weichel Jr. of Providence was struck by a truck and died later of his injuries. He was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously.

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Suit tests barefoot-style shoe’s health claim

Vibram USA Inc., which is based in Concord, is facing a class-action lawsuit that challenges the company’s health claims about its minimalist FiveFinger running shoes.