Reports: Chris Christie won’t run for president
Despite intense courtship by Republican donors and party elders, multiple sources are reporting that N.J. Governor Chris Christie will announce today that he will not run.
Romney regains lead in presidential surveys
According to a recent poll, Republican candidate Mitt Romney leads the field over rivals Rick Perry and Herman Cain.
Racetrack owner aids politicians’ charities
The owner of Suffolk Downs has donated thousands to charities associated with two Boston politicians whose support for its full-scale casino plans has been crucial.
Big shakeup coming at Suffolk
After a decade of explosive growth, the university is expected to drastically change its leadership by appointing 12 new members to its board tonight.
City won’t back a Walmart in Roxbury
Boston officials have rebuffed a proposal to build the city’s first Walmart in Roxbury, the opening round of a fight expected to continue as the retail giant scouts for locations.
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Peabody mayor declares state of emergency
Serious flooding is also being reported in Swampscott, Salem, Lynn, and Beverly, and the morning commute has become a major headache due to road closures.
On baseball
If Theo Epstein flees, price must be high
If the Cubs ask for and receive permission to speak to the GM, it must come with major compensation. The Red Sox need to ask for the moon.
Jokes, tears for slain Ipswich restaurateur
The slaying of Majestic Dragon owner Shui Keung "Tony" Woo was Ipswich’s first homicide since 1975. He was remembered at a candlelight vigil last night.
On day 4, Occupy Boston protesters still ponder options
Economic activists occupying a small park across from South Station tried to solidify their message during their fourth day of protests in Boston yesterday.
“It was spur-of-the-moment anger between two young fellas. I pray God will bring the family together.’’
Jesus M. Morales Sr., grandfather of Andrew and Richard Morales
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Columnists
Metro
Charges sought against two over safety at drowning site
The Bristol district attorney is seeking criminal charges against two state officials in charge of a Fall River swimming pool where a 36-year-old woman drowned in June.
Business
On day 4, Occupy Boston protesters still ponder options
Economic activists occupying a small park across from South Station tried to solidify their message during their fourth day of protests in Boston yesterday.
Nation
Anti-Wall Street protests spread nationwide
Protests spread across the country yesterday as demonstrators marched in a show of anger over the wobbly economy and what they see as corporate greed.
World
Italian appeals court frees Knox, codefendant
An appellate court overturned the homicide convictions of the American Amanda Knox and her Italian codefendant and ordered them freed after nearly four years in prison.
Sports
Patriots’ Jerod Mayo likely out 6 weeks
According to a league source, the Pro Bowl linebacker likely will miss six weeks with a medial collateral ligament sprain.
Arts
ALBUM REVIEW | Pop
On ‘Metals,’ Feist mines bolder, brasher statements
Four years after her breakout album, Feist follows up that crossover with “Metals,’’ a mercurial record as high-minded as anything she has ever done.
Lifestyle
G Cover
It’s not easy being vegan
In theory, it’s all about health and kindness and ecology, but how many of us can actually commit to soy milk and tofu?
Opinion
“Anonymous, the prodigal son of the Internet, has elected itself the decider of who can communicate.”
Juliette Kayyem
Ideas
“To become a citizen of a nation is a choice that involves more sacrifice and pain than tearing down the sculpture of a dictator.”
Gal Beckerman, on the challenges facing some Middle Eastern countries