Nahant official resigns amid probe into spending

Prosecutors are investigating whether Town Administrator Andrew Bisignani improperly funneled public contracts to favored contractors.

MBTA tightens no-phone policy for drivers

Any bus or train operator caught having a phone in their possession on the job ? whether or not they use it ? will face termination.

Shi?ite tribal fighters in Baghdad chanted slogans against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria forces on Monday.

US may send advisory troops to Iraq

The United States and Iran on Monday signaled increased willingness to work together to arrest the expanding Sunni insurgency in Iraq.

Vandals destroy trees in South Boston

The trees were on a traffic island at M Street and William J. Day Boulevard.

Racehorse owner Steve Coburn quickly apologized for an outburst.

AP

More than ever, losers head for the low road

Sore losers appear in all walks of life, and some make no apologies. Among them are President Richard Nixon, convicted killer Whitey Bulger, and Bill Belichick.

Anne Marie Morrison, 55, died alone at home in March. The State medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of her death.

Backlog of death certificates can tangle lives

The long delays, caused by inadequate funding and staffing in the? state medical examiner?s office, can keep beneficiaries from collecting insurance.

Starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa (right) gets a hand from David Ross as he comes off the field following the final out of the top of the seventh inning. He was done for the night. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

RED SOX 1, TWINS 0

Sox win behind strong start by De La Rosa

Rubby De La Rosa allowed one hit through seven innings and A.J. Pierzynski drove in the game?s only run in the fifth inning.

on soccer

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/06/17/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/DV1768963.jpg Americans show lots of life in Group of Death

Clint Dempsey?s early goal and a remarkable late header gave the US a sweet revenge victory over Ghana in their World Cup opener.

Books

Book Review

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/06/12/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/Brandon.John_2014.nocredit-001.jpg ?Further Joy? by John Brandon

Just about all of the 11 quirky, open-ended stories in Brandon?s debut collection depend on some Hitchcock-style Macguffin.