Ex-headmaster’s staff say problems were known

Rodney Peterson, the Boston headmaster allowed to keep his job after assaulting his wife, was chronically absent from work and struggling with personal bankruptcy.

Convention center authority to buy site for hotel

The deal is the first step toward a massive expansion of the sprawling convention complex, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

South Boston priest arrested on child porn charges

A 39-year-old Roman Catholic priest was arrested for allegedly having pornographic images of children on his computer.

Siri’s limits leave room for competitors

Apple’s iOS 6 upgrade, due this fall, will include a substantial Siri overhaul. But in the meantime, there’s competition for the once-ballyhooed service.

The “Big Party” event at Eastern Standard.

How Graham Wright turned networking into art

Opus Affair finds success bringing together young Boston arts lovers.

Parents root, agonize on the sidelines at Olympics

Competition can be just as stressful for parents as it is for athletes. Just ask the parents of Needham gold medalist Aly Raisman.

NBC’s roving parent cam captured the angst of Needham residents Lynn and Rick Raisman as they watched daughter Aly on Sunday.

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NBC’s roving parent cam captured the angst of Needham residents Lynn and Rick Raisman as they watched daughter Aly on Sunday.

The Raismans continued to shift in their seats while Aly competed.

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The Raismans continued to shift in their seats while Aly competed.

The tense couple's synchronized squirming mimicked their daughter's moves on the floor.

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The tense couple's synchronized squirming mimicked their daughter's moves on the floor.

On Sunday, US gymnast Jordyn Wieber’s mother, Rita, cheered her on.

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On Sunday, US gymnast Jordyn Wieber’s mother, Rita, cheered her on.

Clutching a South African flag, Bert Le Clos watched his son, Chad, win the gold in the 200-meter butterfly.

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Clutching a South African flag, Bert Le Clos watched his son, Chad, win the gold in the 200-meter butterfly.

An official spoke with players from China and South Korea before the teams were disqualified from the badminton doubles competition.

Outcry over badminton teams trying to throw matches

In a highly unusual move, four Olympic badminton teams were disqualified in an episode that drew outrage from fans and was widely seen as an insult to the Olympic spirit.

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Times have changed for US men’s boxing

Once, America sent heavyweights such as Cassius Clay, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Evander Holyfield. Now we just hope to win a bout or two.

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Kristen Stewart apologized for her affair with director Rupert Sanders.

Coming clean ASAP

In an age of instant news, crisis management teams are telling their celebrity clients they no longer have the luxury of crafting the perfect response to a scandal.