Inspector says Mass. lottery knew of WinFall schemes

Lottery officials did nothing about a small group of gambling syndicates who had taken over Cash WinFall until the Globe began investigating, according to state IG Gregory Sullivan.

Governor Patrick said he thinks there are circumstances in which judges should have some flexibility in sentencing third-time felons.

Patrick rebuffed on amendment to 3-strikes bill

Lawmakers sent the controversial crime bill back to Governor Patrick after rejecting an amendment he had proposed that would have given judges some flexibility in sentencing.

Bill aims to curb health spending in Massachusetts

Legislative leaders announced a compromise that sets the stage for Mass. to become the first state to establish a target limiting how much providers and insurers spend on medical care.

Mitt Romney’s event in Jerusalem was termed an Israeli “love-fest.’’

Mitt Romney provokes Palestinian outrage

The presumptive GOP nominee told a group of top-level donors in Jerusalem that Israelis’ culture had helped them become more economically successful than the Palestinians.

Needham flips for Olympian Aly Raisman

The 18-year-old gymnast’s hometown is blanketed with congratulatory signs — and with media looking for anecdotes on the world’s newest Olympic star.

Enthusiasm for Aly Raisman has been building since she earned a spot on the American team in June.

Enthusiasm for Aly Raisman has been building since she earned a spot on the American team in June.

Needham has embraced its local Olympian, with signs of support adorning buildings throughout the town.

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Needham has embraced its local Olympian, with signs of support adorning buildings throughout the town.

Rashawn Harrison assisted 6-year-old Eloise Barriault in training at Brestyan’s American Gymnastics in Burlington.

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Rashawn Harrison assisted 6-year-old Eloise Barriault in training at Brestyan’s American Gymnastics in Burlington.

Around Needham, friends and acquaintances said they are not surprised at Raisman’s success at the Olympics.

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Around Needham, friends and acquaintances said they are not surprised at Raisman’s success at the Olympics.

Raisman edged defending world champion Jordyn Wieber for one of the US team’s two spots in the women’s all-around finals.

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Raisman edged defending world champion Jordyn Wieber for one of the US team’s two spots in the women’s all-around finals.

A surge of smartphone use by fans lining the route of cycling races on Saturday jammed signals from GPS locators attached to the bikes. When TV commentators couldn’t get real-time information, fans took to Twitter to criticize the coverage.

Olympic-level social media growing pains

Heavy smartphone use at the London Games has caused technical glitches and Twitter has become a worldwide platform for complaints about everything.

Olympic Games chief Sebastian Coe, 55, sees the 17-day event in grand, inspiring, legacy-leaving terms.

Sebastian Coe sees hard work rewarded at Olympics

As the chairman of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games, Lord Sebastian Coe, a two-time gold medalist, embraces the challenge of it all.

Retiree James Spriggs, 65, likes that he can walk just about anywhere he wants to go from his South End home.

Boston named good place to grow old

A national study gave Metropolitan Boston high ranks as a place for seniors to live, with medical care a major consideration.

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Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia gets full extension as he rips a two-run home run off the Tigers’ Max Scherzer in the sixth inning. It was Pedroia’s ninth home run of the year.

Red Sox power past the Tigers

The Red Sox had 10 hits, including two-run homers by Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks, to open their 10-game homestand with a 7-3 victory over Detroit.

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Marie Renelique (left) and Oralee Canada applauded news Monday that the Urban College of Boston will open as planned in September.

Urban College covers $250,000 shortfall

Officials announced that the school serving low-income and immigrant women has received enough donations and pledges from individuals and foundations to reduce its financial peril.

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Ponatinib is displayed on a computer at Ariad. Ponatinib works by blocking the genetic abnormality found to cause chronic myeloid leukemia.

Ariad seeks quick approval of leukemia drug

The Cambridge company filed a long-awaited new drug application, asking the FDA for priority review and accelerated approval of a treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia.

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When Casey retired as Army chief of staff in 2011, Defense Secretary Robert Gates presented him the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and his wife, Sheila, the Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.

From leading the US Army to leading off the Pan-Mass Challenge

In 2007, General George W. Casey Jr. was named Army chief of staff. In 2011, he retired to Scituate. On Friday, he will deliver the PMC keynote, and on Saturday, he’ll ride the event.