Trauma survivor now acting as a beacon of inspiration
Muji Karim lost his legs in a fiery crash. Now he shows other survivors, including victims of the Marathon bombings, that there is life after injury.
Speaking from experience
Marathon bombing victims who lost limbs get help from someone who has gone through it.
Adrian Walker
A live problem in Mass. welfare system
A never-ending source of debate on Beacon Hill, welfare is back on the front burner after a state audit found fraud in the system.
Mayor William Lantigua called before grand jury
Mayor William Lantigua called before grand juryLawrence’s mayor will answer questions about funds missing from a city-owned parking garage managed by one of his close political allies.
New England tourism industry enjoying rebound
Tourism-related businesses said they had a strong Memorial Day weekend, and expect the rest of the summer to be even better.
‘Tough Mudder’ is a grueling test, a growing business
‘Tough Mudder’ is a grueling test, a growing businessWho wants to jump into an icy mud bucket (called an “Arctic Enema”) or slither through a dirty field full of voltage? Lots of people, it turns out.
Twitter taps area talent as it grows Boston footprint
Since buying a pair of Kendall Square start-ups earlier this year, Twitter has been steadily building its East Coast headquarters in Cambridge.
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Wonderland and its dancers give way to time
The ballroom in Revere is headed toward demolition and a likely future as a hotel, and no one is rising to stop it.
Gabriel Gomez opens new front in war on Edward Markey
A tax attack was the latest salvo from a GOP Senate candidate who has bounced from criticism to criticism against his Democratic opponent.
Globe exclusives
More coverage of the bombings
The wounded
Marathon survivor wants to thank mystery man
Beth Roche wants to thank — and hug — a mystery man in a blue uniform who aided her after the blast that ripped into her knee.
Sports
phillies 3, red sox 1
Red Sox bats are quieted by the Phillies
Cliff Lee allowed only one run in eight innings, putting a halt to the Red Sox’ four-game winning streak.
Metro
Harvard dean at center of e-mail controversy resigning
Evelynn Hammonds, who faced criticism for authorizing searches of instructors’ e-mail accounts, will return to academia.
Columnists
Nation & World
7 indicted in online money laundering system
The organization, Liberty Reserve, was allegedly responsible for laundering over $6 billion over the past seven years.
Politics
Dorcena Forry wins state Senate race for ‘Southie seat’
State Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry cruised to victory in the race for a seat long held by men from South Boston.
Business
Confidence, home prices on the upswing
Home prices are surging, job growth is strengthening, and stocks are setting record highs.
Arts
Book Review
‘Who Owns the Future’ by Jaron Lanier
The computer scientist decries the Internet’s huge claim on modern life.
Food & dining
In Salem, a Frenchman turns pasta into an art
Jean Louis Faber is decorating his ravioli with vibrant patterns colored by the likes of squid ink and saffron.
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.