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Mass. keeps mental health data from FBI gun checks

The state has not provided mental health records to an FBI database for gun background checks, the result of a law prohibiting such sharing.

US may tell Chelsea to repay $7m in grants

Federal officials may charge that the Chelsea Housing Authority filed misleading reports to obtain the money under former director Michael McLaughlin.

From his office in Burlington, Richard Wang, a security expert at Sophos, can determine where cyberattacks originate and which websites have been corrupted.

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Mass. at center of a war on hackers

A long list of companies have had their critical systems protected by a cybersecurity company in the state.

Insurance for high-risk properties easier to get

Thousands of residents who once had to buy expensive home coverage from the Mass. FAIR Plan are increasingly able to find policies through other insurers.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino (shown speaking last year) said he is focused on the tone of this year’s address.

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Menino, State of the City speech will draw scrutiny

The focus for many will be less on what Mayor Menino says in his 20th State of the City address than on his physical presence.

Christopher L. Gasper

Rajon Rondo’s torn ACL a blow for the future

The Celtics are no closer to knowing if Rondo is the foundation they build around than they were before the season.

Book excerpt

Job became more personal with Jon Lester in need

In the second installment of the preview of Terry Francona’s book, we learn about the former Red Sox manager’s experience when Lester was diagnosed with cancer.

Group at Brandeis stirs debate on Israeli politics

More than 250 students from around the region met to discuss how they could make the campus dialogue more civil and focused on the future.

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Globe Talks: Inside Bowdoin-Geneva

Globe subscribers will get a firsthand look at the “68 Blocks” special project from the journalists who created the series.

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Carol Gilmore, a public health hygienist who provides dental services to children, treats Kyara Fortes at the offices of Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.

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Bringing dental care to children without dentists

In a set of stories being pitched foramovie, Leslie Bibb and Justin Long star in “Movie 43.”

Movie Review

What are these stars doing in ‘Movie 43’?

José James performing in New York last year.

Music Review

José James shows mastery of influences

In Practice

Patients, doctors, and religious faith

Is morality a conservative issue? Not in Canada

To a snowy owl, the desolate landscape of Logan Airport looks like home, which is why the bird returned after summering in Canada.

Finding lessons in owl’s long flight

JOAN VENNOCHI

Put the brakes on tax breaks

Terry Francona was the Red Sox manager from 2004-2011, and won two World Series during his tenure.

Book excerpt

Inside Terry Francona’s Red Sox clubhouse

Opinion | Richard K. Lester

In the war against climate change, look to the states

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Medical malpractice: Why is it so hard for doctors to apologize?

Robert Reed looked at the $1,525 bill for “operating room’’ and hospital “facility’’ charges from Lahey Clinic at his home in Marblehead. The doctor had billed $354 for her services.

Lahey Clinic charges hospital fees to patient

Digital shift threatens community theaters

Sports

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Rajon Rondo was only a spectator during warm-ups Sunday, before it was learned that the point guard was dealing with a torn ACL.

Rajon Rondo out for season after tearing right ACL

An NBA source said the All-Star Celtics guard will receive a second opinion to determine the extent of the damage.

Metro

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Billed as “America’s Oldest Gym,” the Union has been used for healthful recreation for 160 years. The gym recently began offering classes in the martial arts, including judo.

Historic Union Gym struggles to get up off mat

The Boston Young Men’s Christian Union is looking to its roots while modernizing amid financial concerns.

Columnists

JULIETTE KAYYEM

From Seneca Falls to Stonewall and back again

Tech Lab Plus

Keyboard for the iPhone is a clever touch

CEO David Patrick (right), shown with founder Chuck Goldman, says 100-plus companies use Apperian’s technology.

Innovation Economy

Intel invests in creator of ‘app stores’

Christopher L. Gasper

Rondo’s torn ACL a blow for future

Yvonne Abraham

Close call that shouldn’t be

JOANNA WEISS

Beyonce, the lip sync, and the lies

JOAN VENNOCHI

Put the brakes on tax breaks

Innovation Economy

Amazon is busy, but secretive, in Kendall Square

Derrick Z. Jackson

Obama’s more perfect union

Shirley Clarke’s son Gabriel was shot in the stomach Jan. 11.

LAWRENCE HARMON

Is it safe to walk to church?

JOAN WICKERSHAM

The joy of re-reading

Kevin Cullen

Here’s an out worth taking

Nation & World

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Residents helped evacuate injured victims after a nightclub fire in Santa Maria, Brazil, early Sunday morning. The fire was ignited by pyrotechnics during a rock band’s performance, authorities said.

With some exits locked, Brazil club fire kills 233

A fire ignited by a rock band’s pyrotechnic spectacle swept through a nightclub filled with more than 1,000 university students.

Politics

In a joint interview on “60 Minutes” on CBS on Sunday, Obama and Clinton chuckled as they described their partnership.

President Obama praises work of Hillary Clinton

In a joint interview on “60 Minutes” on CBS, Obama lauded the secretary of state as one of his closest advisers.

Business

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Enmojo, an Internet start-up founded by Robert Lawless (left) and Chris Buchanan, helps homeowners compare energy project costs.

Start-up easing the pain of energy upgrades

Enmojo acts as a price-comparison website, similar to Kayak.com and Priceline.com but for home energy products.

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Music Review

Corey Smith (performing in Nashville in 2011) played with humor and country themes at the Sinclair.

Corey Smith cramps the style he aims for

While Smith’s words bespeak partying, his music and flat demeanor were too subdued to back it up.

Health and wellness

Daily Dose

Tips to make sure doctors don’t tune you out

How can you get your doctor to become a better listener? Here’s what the authors of “When Doctors Don’t Listen” recommend.

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My friend Tito

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Alfresco fabulous

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Best Boston Globe photos of the year, 2012

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