special report: fishy business

On the menu, but not on your plate

A Globe investigation found fish bought at restaurants across the region was mislabeled about half the time. Sometimes it was innocent error, but often the switch was deliberate, driven by profits.

The Back Story: Fish mislabeling

The Globe's Dina Rudick spoke with reporter Jenn Abelson about the Boston Globe investigation into fish mislabeling.

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Results of the Globe’s fish testing

Search the results of DNA fish testing from individual stores and restaurants in the area.

Special Section

Fish mislabeling in Mass.

Complete coverage of the Globe’s five-month investigation.

“I have no  problem talking to someone in regards to baseball, whether it’s behavior or otherwise,” Joe Torre said, seen here at a press conference today.

Baseball to investigate drinking by Red Sox

Joe Torre, the league’s executive vice president of baseball operations, said today his office is “concerned” about revelations that some Red Sox players drank beer during games.

Museums Special

Gardner Museum restores ancient fireplace

The Gardner’s expansion, to be completed next year, revealed a fireplace with mysterious origins.

Museums special

Special section: The eyes have it

From small wonders to hidden treasures, here is a tour of exhibits from New England to New York.

Sununu to endorse Romney for president

Mitt Romney will gain a key endorsement tomorrow from former New Hampshire governor John H. Sununu, one of the most influential voices in state politics.

Turkey quake death toll continues to rise

At least 138 people have been confirmed killed and hundreds more are feared dead after today’s powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey Sunday.

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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey today.

At least 138 were confirmed killed as of Sunday night.

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At least 138 people were confirmed dead.

Rescuers worked to save people trapped under debris in Ercis.

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Rescuers worked to save people trapped under debris in Ercis.

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (right) said rescuers would work through the night.

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Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) said crews would work through the night.

‘‘We won’t leave anyone to fend for themselves in the cold of winter,’’ Erdogan said.

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‘‘We won’t leave anyone to fend for themselves in the cold of winter,’’ Erdogan declared.

Around 1,275 rescue teams were being sent to the region.

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Around 1,275 rescue teams were being sent to the region.

A boy waited to be rescued from under a collapsed building.

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A boy waited to be rescued from under a collapsed building.

The boy was successfully pulled from the rubble in Ercis.

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The boy was successfully pulled from the rubble in Ercis.

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10/14/11 Cambridge, MA -- Advance for Business. Research Scientist David Miller works to determine DNA sequences of cancer cells at Ariad Pharmaceuticals October 14, 2011. After a long drought, several Massachusetts biotechnology companies, including Vertex, Ariad, and Ironwood, have filed, or are about to file new drug applications with the Food and Drug Administration. Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe

Vertex seeks OK for 2d new drug in a year

If approved, drug candidate Kalydeco could help propel the Cambridge biotechnology firm toward its goal of becoming a drug maker with multiple products.

Politics

**FILE** New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner poses in his office at the Statehouse in Concord, N.H. in this Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 file photo. Gardner is not expected to schedule the state's presidential primary until late next year. By then, presidential hopefuls will have campaigned in the state for many months and, in most cases, two or more years. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, FILE) Library Tag 08202006 National/Foreign

Nevada bows to N.H., sets Feb. caucuses

The decision, reached after days of pressure from Granite State Republicans, opens the door for New Hampshire voters to head to the polls in early January.

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Veterans’ jobless rate outpaces civilians’

Veterans who left military service in the past decade have an unemployment rate of 11.7 percent, well above the overall jobless rate of 9.1 percent, according to fresh data.

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Rangers 4, Cardinals 0

Derek Holland allowed two hits over 8 1-3 innings in the Rangers’ victory over the Cardinals.

Holland’s opus lifts the Rangers

Derek Holland allowed just two hits to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that tied the World Series at two games apiece.

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London’s calling

Many Olympic facilities are already completed for the 2012 Summer Games, allowing visitors to preview the venues in and around the city.