SEC sues federal loan executives for fraud
Federal regulators alleged that six former top executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac misled investors about the lenders’ massive exposure to subprime mortgages.
Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff
Crimson in clover: Harvard hoops’ unlikely rise
Harvard has fielded nationally ranked teams in recent years, but in sports like ice hockey, crew, and squash. Now comes the Crimson men’s basketball team, off to a 9-1 start.
State wins $50m grant to assess kindergartners
The state’s efforts to overhaul its early education system received a boost yesterday from the Obama administration’s Race to the Top program.
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Smartphone apps dealing stores a hard hand
With the rise of smarhphones and dozens of shopping apps, bargain-hunting can now compare prices instantly — then often take their business online.
Producer leaves Cape feeling fleeced
Filmmaker Daniel R. Adams left a trail of woe in his path on the Cape, as he made three films and failed to pay innkeepers, merchants and antique dealers along the way.
editorial
Tebow: A moment of respect
After scoring a touchdown, Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos quarterback, goes down on one knee and prays. To some, it is enough to make Tebow the most divisive athlete in years.
“I want to make sure I’m getting the best deal possible, and technology is allowing that. I don’t have buyer’s remorse.”
Kim Grenon, on using her smartphone to check prices
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Metro
Occupy Harvard to begin removing tents
In a move that the student occupiers called a transition, not an abandonment, Occupy Harvard plans to remove all but its central geodesic dome from the tent encampment in Harvard Yard.
Business
$250m deal shows BP is moving on
Cameron International, the maker of the blowout preventer that failed to stop the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last year, has agreed to pay $250 million to BP.
Politics
2-month deal reached on payroll tax
Senate leaders said last night that they had reached a deal that would extend a payroll tax cut for two months — falling far short of the year-long extension they were seeking.
Nation & World
Violence erupts as Egypt vote continues
Military police beat up demonstrators challenging military rule yesterday, as angry protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at the empty Parliament.
Sports
No word on Green
Jeff Green did not attend the Celtics’ scrimmage last night and his status is expected to be clarified today.
Arts
Bring the Family
A ‘Wonderful’ night at the theater
It’s eye-opening to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life’’ in the year of Occupy Wall Street.
Ideas
The ability to coordinate among the different senses seems to be something the brain learns; we’re not born being able to do it.
Courtney Humphries