Brenda Hodges stepped down as superintendent after complaints that she had plagiarized parts of a commencement day speech.
The legislation would allow police to order protesters to disperse if they impede access to an abortion clinic.
Governor Patrick was skeptical about prosecutors? treatment of Robert DeLeo during the probation trial.
Israel warned it will retaliate ?firmly and decisively? if Hamas or other militant groups launch attacks during the pause.
Daily Dose
An experimental drug containing niacin did not benefit heart disease patients despite moderately raising their levels of the ?good? HDL cholesterol.
Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
Amateur radio operators convened in Westborough for the Olympics of ham radio.
ON BASEBALL
Cole Hamels could be a perfect target for the Red Sox. His contract is the type they want for a No. 1 pitcher.
CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER
In using the All-Star Game to award home-field advantage in the World Series, MLB has robbed the event of its identity.
Techlab
Tips on how to wipe your sensitive information out of discarded devices.
The three Little Blue and two African penguin chicks will serve as liaisons for their cousins in the wild.
JEFF JACOBY
The way to alter the Constitution is by amendment, not interpretationA fundamental altering of the Constitution should come not from judges but from the people, through the act of amending the Framers? text.
BetaBoston
MIT spinout targeting clean sanitation for KenyaA nonprofit startup looks to spark entrepreneurialism as a way to combat inadequate sanitation.
Every year there are surprises in the NFL. Here are some contenders for this year?s surprise teams.
Luciano Rebay taught a range of courses at Columbia University and wrote several books on Italian poetry.
Governor Patrick was skeptical about prosecutors? treatment of Robert DeLeo during the probation trial.
US officials described the sanctions as the most punishing measures to date for Moscow?s intervention in Ukraine.
Most of the leaks do not pose immediate public safety threats, but an advocacy group is concerned about climate effects.
The WE television show is yet another series hoping to remind us that sometimes the guilty get off scot-free.
Gazpacho has cropped up in colorful preparations, from the traditional to more adventurous kinds.
ArtsTalk
Advanced screening of ?Alive Inside?Following the July 21 screening at Kendall Square Cinema, enjoy a discussion moderated by Globe editor Janice Page.
Gambling: an American love/hate storyBehind the Massachusetts casino kerfuffle is a country that?s always been torn about whether to trust Lady Luck.
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