AT&T acquires DirecTV for $48.5b

The move increases AT&T’s base of video subscribers, boosting ability to compete against Comcast and Time Warner, which agreed to a merger in February.

Awaiting casino outcome, Everett enclave faces change

Change to the Lynde could come at lightning speed should Steve Wynn gain approval to build a $1.2 billion casino.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Advance/Images/kreiter_martel4_met.jpg Jennifer Martel planned to escape days before death

Speaking publicly for the first time since their daughter’s death, Brian and Patty Martel recall the warning signs of Jared Remy’s alleged abuse.

The bus dangled from a bridge in Newton Corner.

Middlesex DA investigating MBTA bus crash in Newton

Eight people were injured in the crash that left the front of the bus suspended for several hours from the bridge.

Governor said again that he won’t run for president in 2016.

Patrick reiterates he’s not a 2016 presidential hopeful

Governor Deval Patrick repeated in a television interview that he’s not running to succeed President Obama.

Families of victims of an apartment-building collapse attended a gathering in the capital where senior officials apologized and took responsibility.

North Korea apologizes for building collapse

The country’s central news agency gave no death toll but said the accident was “serious.”

The graduation ceremony was one of many in the Boston area as the school season ends.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Sunday morning’s graduation ceremony at Tufts University was one of many in the Boston area as the school season ends.

The university awarded 3,470 degrees to graduating students.

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Tufts awarded 3,470 degrees to graduating students.

Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of the New America Foundation, was commencement speaker.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of the New America Foundation, was commencement speaker.

A message to a father from one graduate.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

A message to a father from one graduate.

Students seemed buoyant before the ceremony.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Students seemed buoyant before the ceremony.

Students walked to the ceremony.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Students walked to the ceremony.

Patrick urges BU graduates to connect, but without digital devices

Governor Patrick advised students to look up from their screens and truly be present, in remarks at Boston University.

The Nationals more than babied Stephen Strasburg when he came up, and he also needed Tommy John surgery.

Sunday Baseball Notes

Pitching injuries have become a big problem

If there’s one positive to come out of the deluge of pitching injuries, it’s the dialogue on how injuries could be curtailed or prevented.

folk music

Nikki Lane fits in with the outlaws

With a honky-tonk heart and a rock ’n’ roll spirit, the rising star in alternative country comes to Great Scott on June 25.

A cartoon, circa 1780,  captioned “An Englishman’s delight or news of all sorts,” listing 10 different papers.

ideas

Multimedia, circa 1500

History shows that today’s information free-for-all is the norm, says Andrew Pettegree.

Opinion

EDWARD L. GLAESER

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/18/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/glaeser_150px--90x90.png Happiness is overrated

Humans are willing to sacrifice happiness and satisfaction if the price is right – and we’re better off.

Address

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/17/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/editedbrady-bund-condo_e-2560--90x90.jpg How do you sell celebrity homes?

See how realtors roll out the red carpet for famous faces and fend off curiosity-seekers.

Books

new england writers at work

Kate Christensen collects little good luck charms.

For Kate Christensen, getting down to work takes effort

The Portland-based writer’s most recent book is “Blue Plate Special,” a memoir of food and other appetites.