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Flu onset exposed
supply problems

The arrival of swine flu in the United States exposed gaps in the supply chain that delivers medication, masks, and even testing swabs to hospitals and doctors' offices - shortcomings that could prove vastly more worrisome if a deadlier strain returns in the fall, officials say. (By Stephen Smith, Globe Staff)

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As Iran roils, US still hopes for talks

The Obama administration will continue to seek talks with Iran's leaders despite an "awful lot of questions" about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's claim of reelection, Vice President Joe Biden said yesterday. (By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff)

Even small localities got big guns

New information identifies which Mass. towns received military weapons through a federal program, and a review of a dozen police departments found that most did not notify their community of the acquisitions. (By Donovan Slack, Globe Staff)

Seeing sea stars - and lots of them

Enormous mats of starfish are infesting pockets of New England waters, charming beachcombers but tormenting some fishermen who worry they could devour the region's bounty of oysters, scallops, clams, and mussels. (By Beth Daley, Globe Staff)

Video Starfish invade oyster farms in New England

Video games boost patient rehabilitation

Guitar Hero became a video game cult phenomenon because of its ease of use: with plastic guitar in hand and colorful on-screen prompts, even the tone-deaf and uncoordinated can rock out. After years as a golden child in the gaming world, it has now become an instrument of healing. (By Tara Ballenger, Globe Correspondent)