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Page one
Elite colleges
thawing on ROTC
Administrators at Harvard, Brown, and other elite universities are softening their resistance to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps more than four decades after the military scholarship programs were driven from campus in the face of fierce antiwar sentiment. (By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff)
For loggers, a way of life teeters
The little-known forestry industry in Massachusetts has been hit hard by a recent state decision to more than quadruple the forested state land that is off-limits to commercial logging. (By Sarah Schweitzer, Globe Staff)
Scourge of asthma is acute in N.E.
Not only does New England have the nation’s highest rate of asthma, but the disease remains poorly controlled in most patients — routinely causing trips to the hospital and lost days at school and work, according to a study being released today. (By Stephen Smith, Globe Staff)
A hard-boiled rivalry
The rivalry between Sound Bites Cafe and Ball Square Cafe in Somerville is the stuff of neighborhood lore. But now, the owners have actually come to blows. (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
Metro
- Mass. loggers feel sting of logging limits (By Sarah Schweitzer, Globe Staff)
- Scourge of asthma is acute in N.E. (By Stephen Smith, Globe Staff)
- Cafe owners come to blows in Somerville square (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
- Probation Dept. called ‘dysfunctional’ (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
- Fallen in 1940, still remembered (By Jeannie Nuss, Globe Correspondent)
- 14 arrested after brawl at Lawrence club (By Michael Corcoran and Jack Nicas, Globe Correspondents)
- Project helps amateurs explore their genomes via DNA cocktail (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Adrian Walker Jury’s task is unenviable (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
- Globe Watch Neighbors are tired of boarded-up eyesore (By Christina Pazzanese, Globe Correspondent)
- New England in brief Proposed Prop. 2 1/2 loophole on agenda (Associated Press)
- Students hurt when Jeep collides with Green Line train (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
- Retired teacher’s contribution to Cold Case Unit is priceless (Globe Wire Services)
Regional editions
Globe North
- Lawrence food pantry gets new quarters (By Katheleen Conti, Globe Staff)
Globe West
- Cambridge School of Weston exhibition taps new visions in vintage Polaroid film (By Taryn Plumb, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- Hingham hopes to recruit 375 singers to lead group sing in celebration of town’s 375th anniversary (By Johanna Seltz, Globe Correspondent)
Obituaries
- Michael S. Feld; advanced laser studies at MIT; at 69 (By J.M. Lawrence, Globe Correspondent)
- Saul Cohen; Brandeis professor was instant-film pioneer; at 93 (By Maria Chutchian, Globe Correspondent)
- W. W. Wirtz, 98; served as labor secretary in 1960s (By Douglass K. Daniel, Associated Press)
- Alan Sillitoe, 82; dramatized lives of poor in Britain (Associated Press)
- Glenn M. Walters, 85; helped develop open-plan offices (Associated Press)
- Allison Cowles, 75, Wellesley College trustee, wife of former CEO of New York Times (Associated Press)
- Alan Rich, Boston-born classical music critic (By Allan Kozinn, New York Times)
Nation
- Resistance to ROTC on elite campuses eases (By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff)
- Obama tells mourners US will improve mine safety (By Philip Elliott, Associated Press)
- Robot subs try to shut leaking oil well (Associated Press)
- Obama meets and prays with Graham (Associated Press)
- Lieberman encouraged that energy bill will be on track (Associated Press)
- Activists call on Obama to fight Ariz. law (Associated Press)
- 6 killed in Minnesota crash involving 16-year-old driver (Associated Press)
- Storms blamed for 12 deaths; Ala., Miss. begin to rebuild (By Holbrook Mohr and Jay Reeves, Associated Press)
- Senate Democrats close ranks on finance bill (By David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times)
World
- Iraqi insurgent group confirms leaders’ deaths (By Sinan Salaheddin, Associated Press)
- Austrian president easily wins reelection (Associated Press)
- Elite US forces target Kandahar (New York Times)
- S. Korean official says torpedo blast probably sank ship (Associated Press)
- Center-right gets majority in Hungary (Associated Press)
- Officials probe cause as 80 Afghan schoolgirls fall ill (Associated Press)
- Pope tells priests to guard children (Associated Press)
- US envoy plans return to Mideast (By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press)
- Austria unmoved by Iran’s push (By George Jahn, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial State reps. should seek funds, not muddle in library politics
- Globe Editorial KFC: Who's the fattiest of them all?
- Globe Editorial Prepare now for a nuclear Iran
- John Kassel and EkOngKar Singh Khalsa Rain delay
- Carlo Rotella Thicker than water, or blood
- Peter Funt Where did journalism classes go?
Sports
- Heat 101, Celtics 92 A Celtic sweep is derailed (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Bob Ryan Finding a way with Wade's strong will (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
- On Hockey Return of Savard to Bruins would be just what doctor ordered (By Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe)
- Orioles 7, Red Sox 6 (10 innings) Pen is marked down in latest Red Sox loss (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Thoroughbred program gives inmates first-rate second chance (By Stan Grossfeld, Globe Staff)
- Passing game boosts Harvick (By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press)
- Eskendereya pulled from Derby (By Will Graves, Associated Press)
- Golf Roundup Bohn takes Zurich for second career title (Associated Press)
- Sports Log Crusaders’ Randolph signs with Giants (Boston Globe)
- Baseball Roundup Penny keeps rolling (Associated Press)
- Red Sox Notebook Things kicked off with boot, but Beltre recovered (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Rays 6, Blue Jays 0 Rays’ Price shuts down Jays (Associated Press)
- On Baseball Wakefield seems put off by being put out in bullpen (By Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe)
- Moving day for Lucic, Sturm (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Bruins Notebook Sabres leave the decision to Vanek (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- NHL Playoff Roundup Coyotes force Game 7 (Associated Press)
- On Basketball Celtics didn’t have the meltdown one might think (By Gary Washburn, Boston Globe)
- Heat not set to be put on ice (By Cristina Ledra, Globe Correspondent)
- Celtics Notebook Too much giving eventually got to the Celtics (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- NBA Playoff Roundup Spurs push Dallas to brink (Associated Press)
- High school baseball players of the week (Boston Globe)
- Girls Lacrosse Notebook Defense spurs Framingham squad (By Charlie Peters, Globe Correspondent)
- High school lacrosse players of the week (Boston Globe)
- High school softball players of the week (Boston Globe)
- Baseball notebook CM riding aces (By Mike Carraggi, Globe Correspondent)
- Softball Notebook Pitching keeps Norwood on top (By Amara Grautski, Globe Correspondent)
- Rough treatment of Nyassi draws ire of Revolution coach (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- Soccer Roundup Breakers get all tied up (From Staff And Wire Reports)
Business
- Wheelchairs that listen (By By Karen Weintraub, Globe Correspondent)
- Device aims to perfect diagnoses of ADHD (By S.I. Rosenbaum, Globe Correspondent)
- Charles River Labs, WuXi may combine (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
- User Friendly Processing power, OLED touch screen shine on Incredible (By Mark Baard, Boston Globe)
- Life Sciences Roundup Sirtris principals expand their roles at Glaxo (Xconomy.Com)
- Growth forecasts brighter, poll says (Associated Press)
- Israel lifts ban on iPad imports (Associated Press)
- Apollo affiliate outbids Lee group for CKE (Associated Press)
- The Green Blog Staying dry and organic (Boston Globe)
- Ask Dr. Knowledge Is it true fumes from nonstick frying pans can kill pet birds? (Boston Globe)
- T&G website to charge for some local news (By Jacqueline Reis, Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
- Innovation Economy Humming away since 1993 (By Scott Kirsner, Globe Correspondent)
- World Bank lifts China’s role (Associated Press)
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Health/Science |
- The Long Run The age of motorcyclists is on the rise, and so is their rate of injuries and fatalities (By Kay Lazar, Boston Globe)
- Sam Allis The strange phenomenon of hoarding (By Sam Allis, Boston Globe)
- Health Answers How common is it for adults to start having food allergies and why does it happen? (By Courtney Humphries, Boston Globe)
- G Force David and Kate Treadway talk about life after the darkness of cancer (Boston Globe)
- Be Well Acne patients fare well in virtual office visits (Boston Globe)
- White Coat Notes Computer brain training games have narrow effect, study finds (Boston Globe)
- OPERA REVIEW ‘Bandit Queen’ chronicles a complicated heroine (By Matthew Guerrieri, Globe Correspondent)
- MUSIC REVIEW Innovative cellist makes the most of multimedia at the Paramount (By David Weininger, Globe Correspondent)
- BOOK REVIEW When the Redcoats infiltrated Boston (By Michael Kenney, Boston Globe)
- STAGE REVIEW Second City dishes on Beantown, canned and clichéd (By Sandy MacDonald, Globe Correspondent)
- Album Review Love hurts, and that’s good for Hole (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Melissa Etheridge, 'Fearless Love' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Mary Chapin Carpetner, 'The Age of Miracles' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Jo Dee Messina, 'Unmistakable Trilogy: Love' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Devin the Dude, 'Suite 420' (Boston Globe)
- Names Home sweet mega mansion (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity news Michaels in ICU (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Upside of blues (Boston Globe)
- TODAY Beer tastings at Biltmore Bar and Grille (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW ‘The Garden’ screens at West End Public Library (Boston Globe)
- TODAY MassArt 3D Exhibition at Copley Place (Boston Globe)
- TODAY Paying it forward (Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Don Aucoin, Boston Globe)
- Daily guide (Boston Globe)
- On demand picks (Boston Globe)
- Annie's Mailbox Daughter dates both men and women (Boston Globe)
- Chess notes (By Harold Dondis and Patrick Wolff, Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
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