US major general killed in Afghan insider attack

The officer was the highest-ranking member of the US military to die in hostilities in the Afghanistan war.

Given the amount of mid-morning traffic on Interstate 495, a big turnout seemed likely.

Jack Newsham for the Globe

Market Basket workers rallying in Tewksbury

The rally is the fourth major protest by employees backing ousted leader Arthur T. Demoulas.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/08/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/hodgson150-12816.jpg Sheriff?s daughter allegedly interfered with shooting probe

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson?s daughter was charged with interfering with police as they investigated a shooting.

The arrival of Yoenis Cespedes (right) boosted the Red Sox? team batting average.

Aram Boghosian/For the Boston Globe

How much have the Red Sox changed?

Last week?s flurry of trades has also caused a shift in the Red Sox? team stats. Here?s a look at the changes in some key categories.

Kerri Garbis, the president of Ovation Communication in Littleton, is a self-described RSVP vigilante.

Do you suffer from RSVP rage?

Even in the one-click evite era, etiquette experts and hosts say the problem of guests failing to respond is getting worse.

While Ebola is an extremely virulent disease, its impact pales in comparison to other global killers like measles, AIDS, or even the flu.

Analysis | Evan Horowitz

What are your chances of getting Ebola?

Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases on earth. Fortunately, the likelihood of Ebola spreading across the US is vanishingly small.

Friendly?s new strategy ? dubbed ?Project Beantown?? ? is being tested locally before it is applied to other restaurants.

Friendly?s promotes comeback story in ad campaign

In a bid to revive the struggling chain, new CEO John Maguire is promising better service, higher-quality food, and cleaner restaurants.

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Laughing gas can help with childbirth pain

Laughing gas had been widely overlooked until recently, when more hospitals began to see its effectiveness.

Books

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/07/31/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/Cover.TheMagiciansLand.jpg ?The Magician?s Land? by Lev Grossman

Anyone who hasn?t been following Grossman?s ?Magicians? trilogy may find the plot a little confusing.