Academy head’s false credential draws scrutiny
Federal investigators will examine whether the chief of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences violated any laws by inflating her credentials in grant filings.
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Boston, Suffolk Downs at odds on casino payments
The two sides remain “miles apart” on how much money a casino at the East Boston track should pay to the city.
Missions clear for Gomez, Markey in debate tonight
The debate presents an opportunity for Republican Gabriel Gomez and Rep. Edward Markey to rewrite some of the emerging story lines of the Senate race.
Adrian Walker
Jumping back into the political game
Some are bound to break out of the pack of candidates for mayor of Boston, and Charlotte Golar Richie believes she can be one of them.
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Draft hopeful Manny Ramirez Jr. trying to be himself
The son of the former Red Sox star is a graduating high school baseball standout who is expected to get taken in the middle rounds of the amateur draft.
Dan Shaughnessy
Penguins have gone from favorites to flops
It’s hard to be humble as a fan when you watch the Bruins outscore the favorites on their home ice by a gaudy 9-1 in six periods of near-perfect hockey.
Ire rises over Mass. plan for electronic billboards
Former governor Michael Dukakis, Mayor Thomas Menino, and Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville have stalled a proposal to introduce a slew of billboards.
The trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Defendant ‘Whitey’ Bulger meets potential jurors
Defendant ‘Whitey’ Bulger meets potential jurorsThe hundreds of people reporting for jury duty were startled to learn that one of Boston’s most notorious figures was seated just a few feet away.
US agency fuels local clean tech companies
While other investors fade, Mass. green energy start-ups are getting much-needed infusions of capital from a little-known federal agency.
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Sports
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Red Sox offense explodes in rout of Rangers
The Red Sox banged out eight doubles, a triple, and four homers among their 19 hits as they buried the Rangers, 17-5.
Metro
Marathon first responders honored by Navy
Nearly 400 law enforcement and medical personnel were honored aboard the USS Constitution for their response during the bombings.
Columnists
Nation & World
French say lab tests prove Syria used nerve gas
Tests confirmed that sarin nerve gas had been used “multiple times” in Syria but only “in a localized way.”
Politics
Senators attack military response to sex assaults
Senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by female lawmakers, combat veterans, and former prosecutors.
Business
Solar-tariff showdown averted in Europe
The EU’s trade chief carried out his threat to impose tariffs on solar panels from China, but the penalties were watered down.
Arts
Book Review
‘Fools’ by Joan Silber
Inequalities are at the core of the conflicts that Silber examines in her latest collection of short fiction.
Food & dining
Even artisans make sausage now
Every country has its sausage and in this country the dish reflects both our immigrant history and chefs’ imaginations.
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.