Officials defend decision to shoot bear in Newton
Massachusetts Environmental Police are facing a deluge of criticism over the fatal shooting of a black bear Sunday, but the agency stands by its decision.
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After clashing with deputies, fire chief resigns
After clashing with deputies, fire chief resignsSteve E. Abraira fought with his command staff over his management style and handling of the Marathon bombings.
Bulger lawyers want public present for jury selection
Attorneys for James “Whitey” Bulger demanded members of the public be allowed in the same room with potential jurors.
Police probe apparent suicide on John Henry’s yacht
Emergency responders found a male in cardiac arrest on the Red Sox owner’s yacht, Boston police said today.
Mother seeks answers after ‘suspicious’ death of son, 4
A woman whose son became unresponsive while in a bathtub at a Brockton hotel said she wants to know how he died “so he can rest in peace.’’
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Gender gap in treating female athletes
Female athletes are prone to different types of injuries than their male counterparts, but specific training for women still lags.
Game 2: Bruins at Penguins, 8 p.m.
Patrice Bergeron showed the fight in Bruins
The defensive smothering of Bergeron, who got into a Game 1 fight with the Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin, can lead opposing stars to frustration.
Marathon bombings
Last bomb victim discharged from Boston hospital
Last bomb victim discharged from Boston hospitalAfter spending 50 days at Beth Israel, Erika Brannock, a 29-year-old preschool teacher from suburban Baltimore, was discharged on Monday.
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Sports
Penguins’ Matt Cooke says ejection was too harsh
The Penguins forward said he didn’t believe his hit on Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid in Game 1 warranted a major penalty.
Metro
Dress rehearsal for responders on rail system
Police and fire officials tested their response to a simulated explosion and fire in Salem on Halloween, when the city fills with visitors.
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Nation & World
Turkish PM, president clash over reply to protests
Riot police used tear gas against protesters for a fourth straight day in Istanbul, and at least one death was reported.
Politics
Senator Frank Lautenberg of N.J. dies
Lautenberg, the oldest senator and last surviving World War II veteran, was 89.
Business
Whole Foods Market will grow produce on roof
The soon-to-open Lynnfield store will offer its customers “rooftop produce.”
Arts
Book Review
‘What Doctors Feel’ by Danielle Ofri
Ofri’s rich and deeply insightful new book explores the emotional cost of practicing medicine.
Health and wellness
Short White Coat
A day in the life of a modern intern
Researchers looked into how today’s medical interns spend their working hours on an inpatient ward.
Special Reports
Special report
Bitten by Uncertainty
With tens of thousands of people contracting Lyme disease in Mass. each year, the Globe is taking an in-depth look at the disease, the patients, the debate, science and testing.
Globe Insiders
Globe Talk | June 11
A conversation with Dennis Lehane
A conversation with Dennis LehaneThe best-selling author discusses his craft with Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory. Proceeds will go to the One Fund Boston.