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Drug lab scandal may affect 1,140 cases

David Meier, a lawyer who is assessing cases that were affected by the scandal, said the people are in state prisons and county jails or houses of correction because of potentially tainted evidence.

Amy Bishop gets life in prison

The Harvard-educated biologist faces life without parole for fatally shooting colleagues at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

MBTA board taps new GM

Transportation Secretary Richard A. Davey said he is counting on Beverly A. Scott, the former head of the Atlanta transit agency, to bring “fresh perspective” to the cash-strapped agency.

Menino to veto 2d redistricting plan

Mayor Thomas M. Menino said he would again veto a redistricting proposal passed by the City Council, rejecting the second map to reach his desk.

Elizabeth Warren defends work on asbestos lawsuit

Warren insisted she had no way of knowing that, after she left the case, Travelers Insurance would seek to avoid paying victims from the settlement.

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Bill Belichick says he meant no disrespect

The Patriots coach said he was trying to learn if officials would review the Ravens’ winning field goal when he appeared to make contact with a referee Sunday night.

Juliette Kayyem

Panama’s magic number

A 50-feet deep canal is the only way to compete in global shipping.

Dive bar T.C.’s Lounge seeks new home

To the dismay of many, the Back Bay bar closed its doors after a recent fire.

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When an adult child is ill

When a young person is ill, the distinction between childhood and adulthood may seem particularly blurry.

Does medical marijuana change how teens view the drug?

Voters in November will consider making Mass. the 18th state to allow medical use of marijuana, amid concerns that it could cause an increase in use by teenagers.

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The Great Hurricane of 1938

The record-breaking storm that hit New England on Sept. 21, 1938 hit hard, killing approximately 600 people in the area.

Globe exclusives

Frank Kelley, at St. Vincent De Paul in South Boston, says no.

Jesus married? Local Catholics not swayed

Student center at Roxbury CC, whose failure to respond was not an isolated incident.

Second of two parts

Alleged assault, official silence at RCC

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been practicing timed debates with Senator Rob Portman of Ohio (right), who stands in for President Obama.

First debate called critical for Romney

Bill Belichick screams at official Rodney Russell after a first-quarter call went against the Patriots.

Dan Shaughnessy

Replacement refs a nightmare in Patriots loss

Partners’ South Shore Hospital bid draws scrutiny

Claire Danes won the best actress award and Damian Lewis took home the best-actor statue for their work in “Homeland.”

64th Primetime Emmy Awards

‘Modern Family,’ ‘Homeland’ dominate Emmys

YouTube engineering manager Andy Berkheimer has figured out how to speed up the massive online video service.

MIT grad led team that built faster YouTube player

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Bilbo Baggins will save us all

In June, Terrence Gomes stepped down as head of Roxbury Community College after nine years.

Review shows RCC put students’ basic needs at risk

Peter Wolf led four founding members of the J. Geils Band in a concert without Geils Friday at Hampton Beach Casino.

Music Review

J. Geils Band rocks N.H. casino sans J. Geils

Outdoor retailer REI added a rooftop solar installation at its Framingham store in December (above) and built a solar-powered parking area in June.

Mass. businesses driving growth in solar investments

David Krumholtz (left) and Michael Urie play business partners in a show that focuses on the duo’s gay-straight friendship.

Television Review

‘Partners’ is too broad for its own good

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David Ortiz has been sidelined since July.

David Ortiz again heading toward free agency

Ortiz said he is frustrated at times by the “drama” that surrounds the Red Sox. But would that keep him from returning in 2013?

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Woody Lancaster of Topsfield is ready for his return to the town fair.

N.E. growers ever closer to one-ton pumpkin

At the Topsfield Fair, considered by many to be the world’s premier giant pumpkin weigh-in, this could be the year that the elusive milestone is finally reached.