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Patrick wants
union givebacks

Governor Deval Patrick in recent weeks approved state union contracts that grant 7 percent raises to tens of thousands of employees over the next three years, but, with the ink barely dry, the deteriorating economic forecast has already forced him to seek concessions. (By Andrea Estes and Matt Viser, Globe Staff)

Ramirez suspended for doping

Manny Ramírez, who with David Ortiz formed the greatest power-hitting tandem in Red Sox history and helped capture the team's only two World Series titles in the last 90 years, yesterday was suspended 50 games as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers for violating baseball's anti-doping policy. (By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff)

Two shots take a life, rock a city square

An early morning shooting outside Nunez Market, not far from bustling Dudley Square, shattered the sleepy routine of commuters heading to work, shopkeepers opening their stores, and children going to school. In a neighborhood that has experienced considerable violence, the shooter's cold boldness shocked residents and unnerved police. (By Maria Cramer and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff)

Brokerage insurance firm ailing

Until recently, the little-known Securities Investor Protection Corp. was flying high, confident its $1.7 billion fund was more than enough to insure investors against brokerage failures and fraud for years to come. (By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff)

Globe publisher says paper has future

Boston Globe publisher P. Steven Ainsley said yesterday that the threatened shutdown of the newspaper has been "extraordinarily difficult" for readers, advertisers, employees, and him, but the outpouring from the community has underscored the importance of restoring the Globe to financial health. (By Robert Gavin, Globe Staff)
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