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INNOVATION ECONOMY
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Mass. tops US
in retail revival
Massachusetts is outpacing the rest of the country in attracting businesses to fill large vacant retail spaces, fueling optimism that the state’s economic recovery is gaining momentum. (By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff)
NBA Finals > Game 5 > Celtics 92, Lakers 86
One win away from an 18th title
The Celtics beat the Lakers in Game 5 last night at TD Garden to take a three games to two lead in the NBA Finals. (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Ryan: Kobe can't get win | Photos Game 5 | Celebrities
- Game recap | On basketball: Pierce fought fire with desire
- Loving Rondo's rise | Ray makes moves | KG solid
- Bryant defensive after starring role | Artest off his game
- Ryan: Endorsement for Bryant | No pushovers in series
- Chatter: Barkley a GM? Hall of Famer wants last word
As law languishes,
trash falls where it may
Enforcement of littering laws is decidedly lax, a Globe review of state records has found. Few offenders are cited, and most escape without a fine. (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
On Creston Street, fear and caution rule
Since recent shootings, most residents on Creston Street — a one-block, one-way stretch in the heart of Grove Hall on the Roxbury-Dorchester line — stay inside. It is a short street with a long, violent past. (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
Pay or stay in the dark
Like a number of cash-strapped communities, Concord is taking down hundreds of street lights to save electricity. But here the belt-tightening comes with an option: Residents can pay to keep their street lights on. (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)

Metro
- State laws are tough on littering, but they are rarely enforced (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- On Creston Street, fear and caution rule (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
- Street lights going out in Concord unless residents pay (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- Frank ready to explain, not apologize (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
- Clergy, youth workers seek a role in curbing youth violence (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
- Construction starts on health center (By June Q. Wu, Globe Correspondent)
- Agritourists boost revenue at local farms, wineries (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- Adrian Walker Digging deeper (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
- Software helps fill campaign coffers (By Glen Johnson, Associated Press)
- New England in brief California man charged in fake ticket sale (Boston Globe)
- Firefighters gather to honor those who are gone (By June Q. Wu, Globe Correspondent)
- Quincy priest on leave after abuse allegations (By Marissa Lang, Globe Correspondent)

Regional editions
Globe North
- Hikers, bikers, dog walkers dispute use of Middlesex Fells Reservation (By Steven Rosenberg, Globe Staff)
Globe West
- Cyclists forgoing bike clothes to commute in heels and suits (By Genevieve Rajewski, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- Plymouth police set to crack down on motorcycle noise (By Christine Legere, Globe Correspondent)

Obituaries
- Sophie Koch-Weser, 80; worked for patient in medical facilities architecture (By Gloria Negri, Globe Staff)
- Jimmy Dean, country legend, sausage entrepreneur; at 81 (By Dena Potter, Associated Press)
- Fred Plum; advanced study of consciousness (By Lawrence K. Altman, New York Times)
- Vera Saeedpour, 80, founder of library, museum on Kurds (By Douglas Martin, New York Times)
- James Wood, museum chief later led Getty Trust; at 69 (Associated Press)

Nation
- Obama to report on how he’ll hold BP responsible (By Jackie Calmes, New York Times)
- Rigger faces trial in deadly crane collapse (Associated Press)
- In Pa., inn’s historic streak might end (Associated Press)
- Cause of Ariz. plane crash not known (Associated Press)
- Gas tank fire closes two N.C. highways (Associated Press)
- Utah oil spill spares Great Salt Lake (Associated Press)
- Political Notebook Kagan confirmation could affect major tobacco case (Associated Press)
- Military is changing view of gays (By Greg Jaffe, Washington Post)
- Excess medical radiation is a growing risk for Americans (By Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press)
- Lack of planning for Gulf relief well scrutinized (By Greg Bluestein, Associated Press)
- Families visit site of deadly Ark. flash flood (By Chuck Bartels, Associated Press)
- For the record (Boston Globe)

World
- Uzbekistan sets up camps for Kyrgyz refugees (By Philip P. Pan, Washington Post)
- Probe returns to Earth after trip to asteroid (Associated Press)
- Soldiers free Colombian hostages held 11 years (Associated Press)
- Deal reached; Swiss man leaves Libya (Associated Press)
- Scores arrested at police brutality protest in Cairo (Associated Press)
- Explosions at Kenya rally kill 5, wound 75 (Associated Press)
- Senior Arab diplomat visits Gaza in show of opposition to blockade (By Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press)
- Gunmen storm Iraq’s central bank; 26 killed (By Kim Gamel, Associated Press)
- Dutch-language separatist party wins big in Belgian election (By Robert Wielaard, Associated Press)
- Vast deposits of mineral wealth are discovered in Afghanistan (By James Risen, New York Times)
- Pakistani spy agency supports Taliban, report asserts (By Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press)

Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial To act fast on lethal side effects, FDA needs internal changes
- Globe Editorial Health: Big wins or taut bods, but not both
- Globe Editorial $$ isn’t one of the three Rs
- James Carroll A soccer clinic by the Old World’s young
- Christoph Westphal Biotechnology’s new frontier
- Claudia M. Gold Distracted parenting: Hang up and see your baby

Sports
- Dan Shaughnessy Celtics one win away from an 18th title (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Celtics 92, Lakers 86 Group effort (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Bob Ryan Star’s masterpiece can’t produce a victory (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
- Phillies 5, Red Sox 3 Hamels leads Phillies past Red Sox (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Sports Log Joyce ranked top umpire in players’ poll (Boston Globe)
- Red Sox notebook Popularity soaring, but Nava’s grounded (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Hamels' performance just what Phillies needed (By Nate Taylor, Globe Correspondent)
- Zenyatta wins record 17th in a row (By Beth Harris, Associated Press)
- Baseball roundup Strasburg striking in encore (Associated Press)
- US playing Howard injury close to the vest (By Jeré Longman, New York Times)
- Germany 4, Australia 0 A gem from Germany (By Mike Corder, Associated Press)
- Ghana 1, Serbia 0 Ghana handed a victory (By Robert Millward, Associated Press)
- Slovenia 1, Algeria 0 Slovenia vaults to fore in group (By Karl Ritter, Associated Press)
- World Cup notebook Ratings rise despite noisy issue (Associated Press)
- Hamlin cruises to victory, again (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Curtis Cup Thompson powers US win (By Robert Mays, Globe Correspondent)
- Golf roundup Breaks fall Westwood’s way (Associated Press)
- On basketball Pierce fought fire with desire (By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff)
- Celtics love Rondo’s rise (By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff)
- Allen makes right moves (By Robert Mays, Globe Correspondent)
- Celtics notebook More proof there are no pushovers in series (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Garnett knuckles down in crunch time (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- Bryant defensive after starring role (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Lakers notebook Artest off his game (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Bob Ryan Ringing endorsement for Bryant (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
- Courtside chatter Barkley a GM? Hall of Famer wants last word (By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff)
- Concord-Carlisle 5, Lexington 0 Division 1 North softball final (By Amara Grautski, Globe Correspondent)
- School roundup St. John’s pitching holds off Lancers (By Mike Carraggi, Globe Correspondent)

Business
- Mass. tops US in retail revival (By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff)
- Scientists look for clues in bursting bubbles (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Friendlier travel advice now on Web (By Katie Johnston Chase, Globe Staff)
- Innovation Economy Rocking out for real with Power Gig (By Scott Kirsner, Globe Columnist)
- Limited liability company: Another way to own a vacation home (By Dave Copeland, Globe Correspondent)
- User Friendly HD color, fast refresh for under $400 (By Mark Baard, Globe Correspondent)
- Life Sciences Roundup Marlborough biofuel start-up develops capital idea (Xconomy.Com)
- Employer medical costs to rise in ’11 (Associated Press)
- No Spirit flights through tomorrow (Associated Press)
- The Green Blog Greener transportation for Massachusetts (By Beth Daley, Globe Staff)
- Ask Dr. Knowledge Do fish scales contain metal? (By John Swain, Globe Correspondent)
- Debt crisis ensnares French, German banks (By Jack Ewing, International Herald Tribune)

Health/Science |
- Health Sense Is swimming better than running or walking? Not so fast. (By Judy Foreman, Globe Correspondent)
- Swimming is great fun, but it also carries risks (Boston Globe)
- G force Peter Gray plumbs the evolutionary history of fatherhood (By Elizabeth Cooney, Globe Correspondent)
- Be Well Youngsters’ body checks tied to hockey injuries (By Elizabeth Cooney, Globe Correspondent)
- Health Answers Over-the-counter anti-gas medications (By Courtney Humphries, Globe Correspondent)
- White Coat Notes Smoking bans linked to less secondhand smoke in children (By Elizabeth Cooney, Globe Correspondent)
- Ad guy who bared almost all online to win a job earns Webbys (By Billy Baker, Globe Correspondent)
- Music Review Eagles leave no one’s spirits dampened (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Music Review A sea change for Rockport festival’s opening (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
- Music Review CocoRosie electricity a bit static at the Royale Saturday (By James Reed, Globe Staff)
- Album review Heartbreak and pop catharsis from Sarah McLachlan (Boston Globe)
- Album review Robyn, ‘Body Talk, Pt 1’ (Boston Globe)
- Album review The Steve Miller Band, ‘Bingo!’ (Boston Globe)
- Album review Plies, ‘Goon Affiliated’ (Boston Globe)
- Album review Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, ‘Mojo’ (Boston Globe)
- BOOK REVIEW Love, loss, and solitude in the old neighborhood (By Sam Allis, Globe Staff)
- Names Stars shine at Final home game (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Broadway’s spotlight on ‘Red’ and ‘Memphis’ at Tony Awards (By Louise Kennedy, Globe Staff)
- ‘Karate Kid’ overpowers ‘A-Team’ at the box office (By David Germain, Associated Press)
- TOMORROW Jethro Tull at Bank of America Pavilion (Boston Globe)
- TODAY TD Garden Sports Museum presents ‘The Tradition’ (Boston Globe)
- TODAY ‘Papa Spy’ book launch at BC today (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Callithumpian Consort at Gardner Museum tomorrow (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Monthly Greenway Walking Tours begin tomorrow (Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Daily guide (Boston Globe)
- On Demand picks (Boston Globe)
- Annie’s Mailbox Lack of intimacy leaves her lonely (Boston Globe)
- Chess Notes The Chess Hall of Fame is saved (By Harold Dondis and Patrick Wolff, Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)

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