Mohegan Sun, Suffolk Downs join in Revere

The Connecticut gambling giant is filling a hole created when Suffolk Downs dropped Caesars Entertainment from its casino venture.

Shirley Leung

A casino dream team in the making?

Both lost big votes on Nov. 5, but now fate brings together Mohegan Sun and Suffolk Downs in Revere.

Auctioneer David Redden discussed the book during the sale in New York on Tuesday. It was sold at a one-lot auction by Sotheby’s.

Historic psalm book brings $14m for Old South Church

A first-edition copy of the 1640 Bay Psalm Book was sold by Boston’s storied Old South Church at Sotheby’s New York for nearly $14.2 million.

As she left the Boston Public Garden, Amelia Hassani of the North End said she isn’t looking forward to a ban on smoking in the city’s parks.

Smoking ban nears in Boston parks

City officials said the ordinance banning smoking in public parks would help reduce the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and curb litter.

A woman who was allegedly driving under the influence killed a child and seriously injured her mother as the pair walked on Olney Street in Dorchester Tuesday.

Girl, 7, killed by SUV on Dorchester sidewalk

A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother was seriously injured when an out-of-control sports utility vehicle hit them.

Laura Sen, chief executive of BJ’s, said, “I think Thanksgiving is a lovely holiday and not the time to be shopping.”

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Thanksgiving shopping quickly becoming a tradition

The state’s ancient Blue Laws keep retailers in Mass. from opening on the holiday, but stores will be open in much of New England and the country.

In the days before Thanksgiving, Centerville Pie Co. scrambles to keep up with orders.

At Thanksgiving, Cape business churns out tasty treats

The Centerville Pie Co. has in four years become somewhat of a Pied Piper of pies, having attracted customers from all 50 states.

Adrian Walker

Finding that pot of gold

Voters in Mass. supported medical marijuana as a way of easing chronic pain. But lobbyists see a bigger, and more lucrative, picture.

Fans played video games on Xbox One consoles during a midnight launch event in New York City last week.

New Sony, Microsoft game consoles in changed world

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One offer entertainment choices that go well beyond the latest fast-twitch action games.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/04/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/10railpic.jpg A ruling on terrorism that throttles civil liberties

With a 2010 Supreme Court ruling, the civic life of our free nation took a turn for the worse.