Charter school demand in Mass. disputed
A state tally showing more than 53,000 students on charter school waiting lists is overstating demand, according to a Globe review of state data.
Friends fight to recover money from Belmont businessman
In July, Massachusetts securities regulators charged Jack Cranney, 71, with stealing $10.4 million in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
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SENATE RACE | THE RECORD
Rep. Stephen Lynch shifted views, but not local focus
The Democratic Senate candidate’s work on the ground, rather than in Congress, has become the hallmark of his career.
Outside money attacking Stephen Lynch in Senate race
Thomas Steyer, a billionaire California hedge-fund executive, has poured $400,000 into the Massachusetts race so far.
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Dan Shaughnessy
Red Sox clicking as they open at Fenway today
The winning Red Sox have made good on their winter pledges and they come home with heads high and infinite promise.
Boston tries to deter girls from violence
City officials, alarmed by a string of high-profile cases, are launching a public service campaign aimed at girls who may be headed toward violence.
Boom in immigration fuels state population rise
An immigration boom helped increase the Boston and Cambridge populations by about 55,000 people from April 2010 to July 2012.
High-tech imagery helps surgeons combat epilepsy
Once a last resort for epilepsy because it was so difficult and risky, surgery is now a more viable option for patients of all ages.
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Sports
Red Sox 13, Blue Jays 0
Red Sox overpower the Blue Jays
Will Middlebrooks belted three home runs to lead the increasingly interesting Red Sox to a 13-0 thrashing of Toronto.
Metro
Boston Herald veterans salute building’s passing
The old Boston Herald headquarters in the South End will stand for just a few more days.
Columnists
Nation & World
US airstrike kills Taliban leader, Afghan children
The airstrike in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan killed as many as 18 people.
Politics
Deal to expand gun background checks takes form
Two key senators pursued a plan to expand background checks on gun sales, a possible boost for President Obama’s efforts.
Business
Complaints surge as airline passengers feel squeeze
Consumer complaints were significantly higher in the peak summer travel months of June, July, and August.
Arts
Book Review
‘Animal’ by Casey Sherman
The book is a compelling account of the life and death of hitman and FBI informant Joe “The Animal” Barboza.
Health and wellness
Reflections from Residency
Seeing patients as more than their conditions
Understanding the hopes, fears, disappointments, and dreams of patients can make better doctors in the process.
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Opening Day at Fenway
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Opening Day at FenwayNo matter how the fans are feeling about the Red Sox, devotees fill Fenway excited to cheer on the home team for the first game of each year.