Charities fight bid to cap gift deduction
The Mass. nonprofits are joining hundreds of charities nationwide in lobbying against any changes to the tax code that could reduce incentives for charitable giving.
Blast, fire tied to suicide attempt
A Medford man accused of setting a ferocious overnight fire that tore through a Roxbury apartment complex was trying to kill himself, authorities said yesterday.
Kraft lawyer drafted casino zoning changes
An attorney for the Kraft Group drafted zoning changes in Foxborough this summer that would have allowed casinos on property the company owns across from Gillette.
Slain student’s family seeks answers
A year after their son was shot and killed by police in New York State, the family of Danroy ‘‘D.J.’’ Henry Jr. say they are still seeking answers, and looking for accountability.
Dina Rudick/Globe Staff
Trying to gauge the impact of growing up digital
As more parents share smartphones and tablets with young children, companies are rolling out an ever-growing line of products.
Red Sox’ Jon Lester 1st to admit clubhouse drinking
The pitcher admitted during a lengthy interview that he did drink in the clubhouse, but disputed the idea that it helped lead to the team’s downfall.
Lessons from ’08 strengthen Romney
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney appears more polished in one appearance after another, reaping the benefits of his failed candidacy four years ago.
Zombies and witches declare war in Salem
Witches and zombies clashed in Salem as two haunted houses vied for customers in peak pre-Halloween season.
“Let’s not do something that’s going to have a dramatic, overwhelming impact on charitable giving.”
Robert Beal, a major donor to Boston charities
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Columnists
Metro
Safety of Eastie property unclear
City inspectors are still determining the fate of several evacuated apartment buildings in East Boston on a block shaken by the collapse of a condemned apartment house last week.
Business
Carrier goes retro, looks ahead
The old-fashioned, upscale feel of Porter Airlines, which features free snacks and attendants in pillbox hats, is drawing passengers for Logan flights.
Politics
Political Notebook
Obama pitches jobs plan, assails GOP foes on N.C. tour
The president pressed lawmakers back in Washington to start taking up pieces of his rejected jobs bill and mocked the Republicans who had shot it down in total.
Nation & World
Israelis, Palestinians begin exchange of prisoners
Palestinian officials in Gaza said a captured Israeli soldier was moved across the border into Egypt early today, beginning an elaborate prisoner swap deal.
Sports
Red Sox’ Jon Lester 1st to admit clubhouse drinking
The pitcher admitted during a lengthy interview that he did drink in the clubhouse, but disputed the idea that it helped lead to the team’s downfall.
Arts
Book Review
‘Van Gogh’ by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith
“Van Gogh: The Life’’ offers what could very well be the definitive life of the great artist.
Lifestyle
G Cover
Inspired by a book series, bloggers produce a culinary phenomenon
Millions of readers around the world have been devouring George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series — some more literally than others.
Opinion
“Siri could turn us into narcissists. She makes us feel important, which makes us more dependent.”
Joanna Weiss
Ideas
“A string of new studies suggests that the modern chase after happiness—and even happiness itself—can hurt us. Happy, it turns out, is not always the way you want to be.”
Gareth Cook, on the dark side of happiness