Pitching, injuries led to demise of the Red Sox

The 2012 Red Sox began the season with very high expectations but plunged nearly to the bottom of the American League in six months.

Conn. researcher can swing fates of tribes

James Lynch debunks historical claims of Indians, sometimes testifying in disputes over casino proposals.

Mass. medical device companies ready to market wares

As medical technology leaders gather in Boston, state officials and local companies are making a case for Massachusetts.

Political Notebook

Kerry calls for facts, not politics, in Libya inquiry

Senator John Kerry is calling on his colleagues to dial down the political mudslinging over the recent terrorist attacks in Libya.

Carmageddon sequel begins on I-405 in Los Angeles

Officials are hoping traffic remains light until a bridge on one of the nation’s busiest freeways is demolished before Monday.

At 83, Bob Newhart still loves the laughter

It’s easy to picture Bob Newhart as a mild-mannered caricature in a Cosby sweater, an enduring image of the curmudgeon and the everyman he has played.

book review

‘The Signal and the Noise’ by Nate Silver

We don’t know whether Nate Silver’s forecast of the 2012 election will be as accurate as it was in 2008. But he’s got a long track record of high-quality prediction.

Steve Jobs still stored in Silicon Valley’s memories

In Silicon Valley, tourists are becoming a frequent presence at the homes and public spots that played a backdrop to Steve Jobs’s epic life. Here are six of the biggest draws.