Brown launches reelection bid
US Senator Scott Brown declared tonight he wants to continue fighting “the machine” in Mass. and the partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill.
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Fiery debate caps day of surprises
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Tonight’s debate capped a tumultuous day in the Republican presidential campaign, as Newt Gingrich angrily denounced the “destructive” media for bringing to light an ex-wife’s allegations that he asked for an open marriage.
Anonymous shuts down Justice Dept. site
The Justice Department was among those affected by a series of attacks by the hacker group, on the heels of an indictment against a popular file-sharing site.
6 killed in Afghanistan copter crash
The international coalition in Afghanistan said six NATO service members died following a helicopter crash today.
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Bruins bounce back, win big over Devils
Nathan Horton and Gregory Campbell scored in a 35-second span in a four-goal third period that carried the Bruins to victory over the New Jersey Devils.
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Fraternal alchemy, fullmetal style
This Japanese animated feature offers occasional glimpses of the energetic entertainment that’s made the “Alchemist’’ saga a staple.
“Newt is not perfect, but who among us is?”
Texas Governor Rick Perry
Inside The Boston Globe
Columnists
Metro
Councilors blame schedule change for missing speech
Three Boston city councilors skipped Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s State of the City speech because they were vacationing together in Florida.
Nation & World
Skier Sarah Burke has died
The 29-year-old pioneering freestyler, who helped get superpipe accepted into the Olympics, died today, nine days after crashing in a training run.
Politics
analysis
Rick Perry ends campaign that started with high expectations
Texas Governor Rick Perry summoned an eloquence he often lacked on the trail as he ended his campaign today and endorsed Newt Gingrich.
Business
Mass. jobless rate falls to 6.8%; lowest in three years
Despite the drop in the unemployment rate, employers cut more than 6,000 jobs last month, and some economists say the state’s recovery is likely leveling off.
Sports
Tom Brady downplays missed practice
Brady returned to Patriots practice after missing yesterday’s workout, when he said he was still working hard. “You just don’t lounge around and take a nap,” he said.
Style
BARGAIN BIN
Bring your bling to a Sell Your Jewelry event
Beacon Hill boutique Cibeline will soon be closing its doors as owner and designer Cibeline Sariano focuses on fashion consulting and other projects.
Arts
G FORCE
Daniel Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, gives young adult fiction a try
The author is not as well known as his creation, Lemony Snicket, the writer of the wildly successful children’s books, “A Series of Unfortunate Events.’’
Opinion
“It’s up to [Mayor Menino] to change [the Boston school lottery], and to stop using Boston Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson as a cover.”
Joan Vennochi
Ideas
“The problem, as Shoup and his allies see it, is that parking on the street is simply too desirable. Because spaces are so cheap, drivers have a powerful incentive to spend time hunting for them.”
Leon Neyfakh on the case for the $6 parking meter