Leaks widespread in state?s gas lines

A crew worked to repair a gas leak on University Avenue in Westwood in November 2013.

Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staf//File

The state?s aging natural gas pipelines have 20,000 potentially dangerous leaks ? many decades old, a new analysis shows.

Mexico condemns Boston beating of citizen

The Mexican government confirmed Thursday that the homeless man attacked this week in Boston is a citizen of Mexico.

MBTA reopens inquiry of exonerated officer

The move comes as a lawsuit alleges that the officer used pepper spray on a woman and beat her before arresting her.

Donald Trump is no longer just a summer obsession: experts agree he?s now part of the country?s political history.

However it ends, Trump?s surge is historic

Donald Trump is no longer just a summer obsession: experts agree he?s now part of the country?s political history.

A few buildings have been built on the NorthPoint parcel in East Cambridge, but much of its 42 acres between Route 28 and Interstate 93 remain undeveloped.

Huge NorthPoint project advances with $300m deal

Plans for the large parcel of open space include bringing nearly 3,000 apartments, a park, and office space in Cambridge.

Owen Labrie (left) and defense attorney Jay Carney were seen in court on Thursday.

Victim in St. Paul?s School rape case stands by account

?I was raped,? the 16-year old said, her voice rising in anger under intense questioning from Owen Labrie?s lawyer, J.W. Carney, Jr.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/connor-big-8744.jpg Woman allegedly confesses to fatal supermarket stabbing

Connor MacCalister allegedly told police she went to the Maine supermarket with the intention of killing ?several random people.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/21/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/linehan150-8839.jpg Linehan vows new salary hike for Boston council

The council president said he will introduce a measure on Wednesday for a salary between $97,000 and $107,500.

Cyclist killed in Back Bay memorialized, mourned

At a Thursday gathering, cyclists left a symbolic ghost bike at the Back Bay intersection where Anita Kurmann was killed.

BSO music director Andris Nelsons during rehearsals at the Tanglewood Music Center.
Music director Andris Nelsons, whose career had been based in Europe, looks forward to renewing an international presence.

Matthew Cavanaugh for The Boston Globe

BSO set for high-profile European tour

The two-week, eight-city, $3.5 million tour is the orchestra?s first visit to Europe since 2007.

Regal Entertainment Group, the largest national chain with more than 570 theaters, said that ?backpacks and bags of any kind? would be subject to search.

Two national movie theater chains may restrict backpacks

As some chains jump to respond to recent violence, some critics question just how effective the new measures will be.

Boston-08/20/15 - Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals- Sox starting pitcher Wade Miley was pulled from the game in the 8th inning as pitching coach Carl Willis congratulates him with the Sox leading 4-1. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

Red Sox 4, Royals 1

Wade Miley, Red Sox in cruise control against Royals

The lefthander allowed just one run in 7? innings as the Red Sox won their third straight.

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 18: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Detroit Tigers is greeted by Miguel Cabrera #24 after he hit a two-run home run in the 1st inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Nick Cafardo | On Baseball

In theory, Dave Dombrowski and Ben Cherington have little in common

Dombrowski loves big-name players and big deals; the ex-Sox GM preferred to build through the farm system.

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The top 10 political TV shows

Looking for riveting political entertainment? Matthew Gilbert elects ten to the Political TV Hall of Fame.

?I am fully confident we are going to be ready to go day one,? Superintendent Tommy Chang told reporters on the City Hall steps.

Boston schools pledge smooth start despite wait-list woes

The comments came after a computer snafu left thousands unsure of their chances of getting into a preferred school.

A scene from the American Repertory Theater production of ?Waitress.?

Evgenia Eliseeva

Stage Review

Mueller stands out in ?Waitress? at ART

Tony winner Jessie Mueller brings a weary gravity to the title role of the ?desperately sad? Jenna.

BetaBoston

Ethics, law collide in questions over accessing Ashley Madison leak

The exposure of user data from Ashley Madison, a website for people seeking extramarital affairs, is stoking another round of legal and ethical debate.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs a drill during a joint practice between the Patriots and New Orleans Saints at the Saint's NFL football training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Razor-sharp Tom Brady shows no signs of distraction

At one point during the practice against New Orleans, Brady went 7 for 7, tearing up the Saints? defense.

Tom Brady celebrated after leading the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams.

CHAD FINN I SPORTS MEDIA

ESPN apologizes to the Patriots

ESPN issued an apology for two recent references to the Patriots taping the Rams? walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI.

Ground Game

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/9bdd9fc2c8394a69b5a5c3849f72127f-eba2e57227444bd68fbb7b6a006b33ba-0.jpg But how does Bernie Sanders win Ohio?

Since 1980, Democratic voters have faced a choice: the candidate they love versus the person they know can win.

Opinion & Ideas

editorial

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/20/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/2015-07-28T194513Z_1590433582_TM3EB7S0QV001_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-USA-BOSTON-1306.jpg No Boston Olympics, but plenty of questions for IOC

The Brattle Group?s report underscores how badly the Olympics need to reform their financial structure.

The Big Picture

Paul Sancya/Associated Press

Cooling off

It?s summertime, and people and animals alike are looking for ways to escape the heat.

BetaBoston

Tech Lab

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/20/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/bray-4748.jpg As phone contracts die, competition comes to life

T-Mobile?s aggressive move to eliminate two-year contracts for customers has spurred other carriers to follow suit.

Crux

On Spirituality

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/crux.jpg Being generous is hard

The divine comes from a place of fullness: There?s enough for everyone.