One man dead in five-alarm fire in Roxbury

Firefighters battled a 5-alarm fire on Winthrop Street.

Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff

The fire sent flames through the roof of a large duplex, the Boston Fire Department said.

Patrick?s energy policies under criticism

Mass. policymakers have neglected steps that could increase supply and slow price increases, critics say.

Kmart becomes latest retailer hit by data theft

A data breach at Kmart stores that started last month may have compromised some customers? credit and debit cards.

Judge allows cellphone evidence in Hernandez murder case

In a key victory for prosecutors, the judge ruled that much of the evidence from a search of Aaron Hernandez?s home can be used at trial.

In Topsfield, a slice of the old Boston Garden

Every year, the Valentis treat Topsfield Fair visitors to a time-machine taste of the old Garden in the form of a slice of pizza.

Analysts divided over Phillipos?s marijuana defense

As Robel Phillipos?s lawyers build his defense around marijuana, legal experts are divided on whether it is a winnable strategy.

One of the sets on display at Oyo Sports.

Scott Kirsner

?Minifigure? toy maker is a miracle in Acton

The story of Oyo Sports is the business world?s version of US Olympic Hockey?s ?Miracle on Ice? or the Red Sox 2004 ALCS.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently awarded a casino license to Wynn Resorts.

Opinion | CARLO ROTELLA

Why I?m voting for casino repeal

The overrated benefits of casinos are short-lived and their underestimated costs linger over the long term.

If Stevan Ridley (22) is on his game, the Bills could be in a little trouble. Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin

PATRIOTS AT BILLS | 1 P.M., FOX

Patriots? keys to victory over the Bills

A close look at the matchups on offense and defense when the Patriots battle the Bills.