For freshman in Congress, courting cash is job 1
New members get the message quickly or they’re gone. It’s a fact of life in a gridlocked capital.
Vase that drew $1.7m bid also drawing federal scrutiny
The 18th-century Chinese vase from Altair Auctions of Norwood bears a resemblance to a modern reproduction auctioned off a year ago for just $3,840.
Josh Reynolds for the Boston globe
Mike Sheehan makes his mark at Hill Holliday
After succeeding the legendary Jack Connors, Sheehan faced a question: Could he put his own stamp on the agency? He did.
Dan Shaughnessy
For Red Sox, another quiet day at Fenway
What we are seeing recently with the Red Sox is market correction from their 20-8 start.
Essay
Fleeting and forever, true to a city that won’t forget
Part of the wonder of the impromptu Marathon memorial is that “memorial” seems like far too grand a word for it.
Photos by Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff
Panorama: The Boston Marathon memorial
An interactive panorama of the impromptu memorial to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings set up in Copley Square.
In life and words, Boston’s Muslim leader bridges cultures
In life and words, Boston’s Muslim leader bridges culturesThe Marathon bombings cast William Suhaib Webb, imam of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, and his mission into a crucible.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Politicizing terrorism
Politicizing terrorismWashington should do what Boston has done: Pull together and try to improve a system that will never be foolproof.
Bombing suspect burial divides Virginia residents
Bombing suspect burial divides Virginia residentsWith Muslims fearing a backlash over Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s interment, police in Virginia are watching the cemetery.
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Restart: The future of the Marathon
Marathon 2014 will be different, but how will we tell the story of what happened?
Sports
Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 2
Red Sox offense stumbles against Blue Jays
The Red Sox went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position in their 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
Metro
Boston’s mayoral candidates hear about youth concerns
After watching a play about the impact of violence on youth, candidates talked about what they would do to improve the community.
Columnists
Nation & World
Nawaz Sharif claims victory in Pakistani vote
The former Pakistani prime minister declared victory after a historic parliamentary election marred by violence.
Business
On the Hot Seat
Solar power has plenty of potential
South Africa native Lyndon Rive runs SolarCity, one of the largest solar installers working in Mass.
Arts
Critic’s Notebook
‘The Office’ thrived in awkward moments
The show was a rule-breaker of the first order, and foiled viewer expectations.
Travel
Fork in the Road
New York System – it’s a Rhode Island thing
The sausage is a particularly Rhode Island culinary delicacy, and is most emphatically not a hot dog.
Books
Janet Malcolm flashes fresh light on artists and writers
“Forty-one False Starts” is a collection of profiles and criticism on topics ranging from Bloomsbury to the “Gossip Girl” novels.
Globe Insiders
Globe Talk | May 22
Inside the Marathon bombings
Inside the Marathon bombingsGlobe reporters and editors talk about the horror and heroic efforts of a story that has touched us all.