Romney tries out new role as elder statesman of GOP

Mitt Romney spoke at a three-day summit at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah.

E2 Summit

In Utah, a parade of hopefuls are seeking Mitt Romney?s political blessing ? and his network of wealthy contributors.

President Obama and Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, left a meeting of House Democrats on a trade bill Friday.

Democrats rebuff Obama on trade plans

House Democrats, including the entire Mass. delegation, sidelined President Obama?s trade agenda Friday.

Matt Barnes allowed hits to all three batters he faced and earned a quick hook.

Alex Speier

For Red Sox, a one-inning microcosm of misery

A loss on Friday, in which a seven-run lead turned into a sizable defeat, underscores how quickly this season has spiraled.

Risk unavoidable with Games, Pagliuca says

?You can never say the risk is zero,? said Steve Pagliuca, who took over leadership of the Olympic bid group in May.

Changes to the Olympic plans have come several months after Harvard?s president, Drew Faust, told the university community the school wouldn?t help with Olympic fund-raising.

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Harvard?s once-prominent role in Boston 2024?s plans is now shrinking

Harvard?s prominence in Boston?s bid has been shrinking since January.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/12/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/10162008_16buscapeair1-6949505.jpg Cape Air explores seaplane service from Boston to NYC

The trip would take about an hour and 15 minutes and would eliminate taxi or car travel to and from each airport.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/19/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/mbta2.jpg Orange Line riders more likely to wait longer for train

In May, only about 80 percent of Orange Line passengers were able to catch a train on schedule.

In this courtroom sketch, Nicholas Rovinski, second from right, is depicted standing with his attorney, William Fick, right.

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Suspected terrorist fostered his extremism online, FBI says

Nicholas Rovinski allegedly told the FBI he would support the killing of his own family if they did not submit to Islamic State?s rule.

Work crews righted the black car Friday morning and prepared to haul it from the scene.

Wellesley High lacrosse star one of two killed in crash

John Connor Darcey, 21, who went on to play at Pennsylvania State, died in the Friday North End crash.

A friend of Jonathan Dos Santos, who was shot and killed Wednesday night, lit a candle to commemorate him.

Hours before his death, teen received hard-earned reward

Teachers took Jonathan Dos Santos, 16, on a lunch outing to mark his progress the same day he was shot and killed.

Defending champion Bernhard Langer got plenty of support in Belmont this week.

Chance to watch older golfers up close suits fans to a tee

The senior golf circuit, on display this week at Belmont County Club, has a different vibe: accessible, interactive, fun.

Jonathan Pizzi was selected from a crowded field of candidates when he took over the helm at the high school in 2009.

Ex-Needham principal investigated over ?unwanted sexual contact?

Jonathan Pizzi allegedly had ?unwanted sexual contact?? with an adult employee in the Needham district.

An essay contest was held to collect the keys to the Center Lovell Inn, a classic New England hostelry and restaurant with a view of Mount Washington.

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Virgin Islands couple wins keys to historic Maine inn

Prince and Rose Adams were chosen from thousands in an essay contest to collect the keys to the Center Lovell Inn.

Officials visited the Partners HealthCare construction site where a temporary elevator fell.

Safety inspectors review Somerville construction site where worker was killed

About a dozen officials swarmed a broken construction elevator Friday in Somerville, trying to determine what caused it to fall three stories, killing one man and injuring another.

10 New England places to see animals in the wild

Recent research has shown that getting children engaged in the natural world can make a difference in their health and well-being.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/02/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/cocktail8A.jpg Among Vermont?s many trails is one dotted with cocktails

A group of 20 cocktail aficionados were on the Cocktail Walk, which sampled creative new drinks highlighting Vermont?s spirits industry.

The Big Picture

Women?s World Cup 2015

The Women?s World Cup is underway across Canada with 24 nations vying to play in the title game on July 5.