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Page one
Blasts sweep across Iraq
Insurgents unleashed a wave of coordinated attacks yesterday in a demonstration of their ability to strike at will and their zeal to provide a jagged counterpoint to American aspirations of bringing the war in Iraq “to a responsible end.’’ (By Anthony Shadid, New York Times)
- Leaked paper cites homegrown terrorists
- Afghan working for Spain kills 3 at base
- Dozens disrupt Palestinian protest of peace talks
A day of sorrow and nostalgia
On the anniversary of his death, the scene at Senator Edward M. Kennedy's grave was alternately somber, with emotions still fresh; nostalgic, with a yearning to have a political dynasty again; and indifferent, with some tourists streaming past without a glance.
(By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
(By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Family, friends mark anniversary of Kennedy’s death
- Video Remembering Kennedy | More videos | Photos
Baker ally’s woes go beyond red tape
At a press conference for Charles D. Baker, small-business owner Joseph M. DiStasio blamed Governor Patrick for his business going bankrupt. But several legal claims filed against DiStasio and his companies undercut his assertion that Beacon Hill policies were the sole cause of his downfall. (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
For a fee, digital dirt can be buried
Businesses that can save customers' online reputation by cleaning up undesirable digital footprints are becoming increasingly popular. (By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff)
On stump, Brown backs moderates
Senator Scott Brown, initially celebrated as a champion of conservative Tea Party politics, is focusing much of his political capital on more moderate candidates backed by the GOP establishment. (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Brown on the campaign trail for Republicans
- GOP candidate for Legislature was censured by NYSE
- Shaping Tea Party passion into a campaign force
- Ex-RNC leader Mehlman discloses he’s gay
Metro
- Baker ally’s woes go beyond red tape (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
- Student appeals award of $67,500 (By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff)
- Orange tape clears sticky MBTA situation (By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)
- Free Israel tours bolster ties with young US Jews (By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff)
- Rain throws a wet blanket on hopes at Marshfield Fair (By David Abel and L. Finch, Globe Staff And Globe Correspondent)
- Yvonne Abraham Spat keeps on giving (By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Columnist)
- Carter tries to win Boston man’s release (By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press)
- Councilor wants steel plates on disused houses (By Andrew Ryan, Globe Staff)
- Sox veteran Remy’s son charged in assault (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- New England in brief Son, 24, charged with ransacking home (Boston Globe)
- Family and friends quietly mark anniversary of Kennedy’s death (By June Q. Wu and Michael Levenson, Globe Correspondent | Globe Staff)
- New coalition to call for simpler teachers contract (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
- Mass. schools to share $204m in jobs funds (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
- 2 groups sue to push Cape wastewater cleanup forward (By Sydney Lupkin, Globe Correspondent)
- GOP candidate for Legislature was censured by NYSE (By Donovan Slack, Globe Staff)
- Another Patrick judicial nominee withdraws (By Michael Norton and Kyle Cheney, State House News Service)
- Teachers, public sharply divided on key issues (State House News Service)
Regional editions
Globe West
- After a rocky start, Natick’s Nouvelle high-rise condos flourish (By Scott Van Voorhis, Globe Correspondent)
Globe North
- High schools scramble to collect sports fees (By Rich Fahey, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- Freetown asks Fall River to take over care of cemetery (By Christine Legere, Globe Correspondent)
Obituaries
- Mary Hunting Smith, 88; long helped guide the BSO (By Gloria Negri, Globe Staff)
- Lynda Patton, 62, playwright, teacher nurtured other artists (By Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff)
- Gheorghe Apostol, 97; official who criticized Ceausescu (By Alison Mutler, Associated Press)
- Robert W. Gundlach, at 83; garnered 155 patents at Xerox (By Peter S. Goodman, New York Times)
- William Kirtley, researcher (By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press)
Nation
- A day of sorrow and nostalgia (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- On stump, Brown backs moderates (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Millions of seniors may face Medicare plan switch (By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press)
- 4 teens sentenced in immigrant’s death (Associated Press)
- Calif. library gives Nazi papers to National Archives (Associated Press)
- US estimates millions drive drunk (Associated Press)
- Homeless man arrested in Ore. wildfire (Associated Press)
- Ex-RNC leader Mehlman discloses he’s gay (New York Times)
- Student held without bail in NYC cabdriver stabbing (Associated Press)
- Campaign swing (Boston Globe)
- Political Notebook Shaping Tea Party passion into a campaign force (Boston Globe)
- Key device in spill was not recertified (By Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press)
- For the record (Boston Globe)
World
- Blasts sweep across Iraq (By Anthony Shadid, New York Times)
- 72 are found massacred on Mexico ranch (By Randal C. Archibold, New York Times)
- WikiLeaks founder cleared of sex charges (Associated Press)
- Leaked paper cites homegrown terrorists (Washington Post)
- Sri Lankan maid says boss stuck nails in her (Associated Press)
- School van hit by train in South Africa; nine children dead, five are injured (Associated Press)
- Afghan working for Spain kills 3 at base (By Robert H. Reid, Associated Press)
- Dozens disrupt Palestinian protest of peace talks (By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press)
- Manila attack highlights police force flaws (By Daniel Ten Kate, Bloomberg News)
- Wildebeest roadblock? Tanzania planning highway in Serengeti (By Jason Straziuso, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Obama should move quickly to restore stem-cell research
- Globe Editorial Spy kids: Let them back if they want
- Globe Editorial For Mass., reform bears fruit
- Ellen Goodman Mama Grizzly (and other setbacks)
- Joan Vennochi Amid ugly mosque debate, follow first ladies’ lead
- Edward L. Glaeser Prices drop, but hopes never do
Sports
- Red Sox 5-3, Mariners 4-2 Sox shine in day but slip later on (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Beckett must stay on his good side (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- On football For evaluating Patriots, time is running out (By Albert R. Breer, Globe Staff)
- UFC 118 Dream will play out on Florian’s floor (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Graphic 118 things to know about the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- On baseball Sox should stick with their best (By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff)
- Sox playing the angles in left field (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Sports Log Report: Ramirez placed on waivers (Boston Globe)
- Red Sox notebook Matsuzaka ailing; Lester is moved back (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Roundup Blue Jays rough up Yankees (Associated Press)
- Beltre says umpire was way off base (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Angels 12, Rays 3 Angels batter Rays (By Beth Harris, Associated Press)
- With a spot to fill, Ainge is looking (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- US 87, Greece 59 In final tuneup, US storms past Greece (By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press)
- NFL notebook Owners push for 18-game season (Associated Press)
- BC notebook Offense gives it a last run-through (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Patriots notebook Gostkowski locked up for four seasons (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- Lineman Connolly starting to enjoy new role (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- Five Patriots players to watch (By Albert R. Breer, Globe Staff)
- MIAA will get clarification (By Bob Holmes, Globe Staff)
- Somber — and early — start for Woods (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Winner of The Barclays has advantage; Furyk is ruled out (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- The FedEx Cup playoffs: Five to watch (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- National Notes Johnson has left events of PGA in the dust (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Keeping score around New England (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Pro tours at a glance (Associated Press)
Business
- For a fee, digital dirt can be buried (By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff)
- Home sales rise in some communities (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff)
- Photos 10 towns that thrived in July's real estate market
- Bidding war for Hancock Tower ignites (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)
- The incredible shrinking office (By Katie Johnston Chase, Globe Staff)
- Discuss Has your office space gotten smaller in recent years?
- Tech Lab At $200, the Echo is no ordinary pen (By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff)
- Video The Livescribe Smartpen
- Dunkin’ adds 338 stores in 1st half of year (By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff)
- SEC rule change gives shareholders more say (By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press)
- Troubled farms still selling their eggs (By David Mercer, Associated Press)
- Greek leader sees economic progress (By Associated Press, Boston Globe)
- Protests don’t stop NYC tower plan (Bloomberg News)
- Wal-Mart asks high court to halt suit (Bloomberg News)
- Gmail users get new phoning option (New York Times)
- Durable goods orders rise just slightly (Bloomberg News)
- HealthAlliance will cut about 50 jobs (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
- Globe promotes advertising executive (By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff)
- Brokerage wins a round in fight to keep files private (By Beth Healy, Globe Staff)
- Goldman Sachs conspiracy tale rivets Chinese (By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press)
- WCVB to join rivals in adding 4:30 a.m. newscast (By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff)
- In tough times, art gets the brush off (By Jill Lawless, Associated Press)
- Sanofi reluctant to raise bid price for Genzyme (By Albertina Torsoli and Jacqueline Simmons, Bloomberg News)
- Dave Carpenter The United States will probably avoid deflation, but it still pays to be prepared (By Dave Carpenter, Associated Press)
- Germany may limit employers’ online checks (Associated Press)
- Stocks register small gain after days of losses (Boston Globe)
- MARKET MOVERS Luxury builder posts unexpected profit (Boston Globe)
- MASS. MOVERS Insurer will pay special $2.50 dividend (Boston Globe)
- AMR Corp. (Boston Globe)
- VeriFone Systems Inc. (Boston Globe)
- Brown Shoe Co. (Boston Globe)
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Style/Arts |
- How a UMass theater major became Jujubee, one of the country’s hottest drag queens (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- Video Jujubee, drag queen in the spotlight
- photos Behind the scenes with Jujubee
- VOICES Do you have siblings? A simple question, a difficult answer (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- In Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Ovo,’ he’s in charge of bug control (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- Names Obama vacation back on course (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- CONCERT REVIEW Under theatric fuss, Jonases actually rock (By Marc Hirsh, Globe Correspondent)
- Lessons for students — and parents — as school stars anew (By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff)
- G FORCE | PAUL CAPONIGRO Photographer’s story is tied to Ansel Adams — and the history of Polaroid film (By Alex Beam, Globe Staff)
- Bargain Bin (By Ami Albernaz, Boston Globe)
- Handyman on Call: Restoring hardwood floors (By Peter Hotton, Globe Staff)
- BOOK REVIEW Saudi sleuths on the case in ‘City of Veils’ (By Diane White, Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Daily guide to television and radio (Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
- Music: the week ahead (Boston Globe)
- Arts: the week ahead (Boston Globe)
- Nightlife: the week ahead (Boston Globe)
- Events: the week ahead (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Mark Your Calendar (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- TOMORROW Concert in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- SATURDAY Antique show on Cape Cod (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- TOMORROW Rough Week performing three short plays (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- TODAY Longley to play the ICA (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- TODAY New England Americana Festival at Hard Rock Cafe (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Movie Stars (Boston Globe)
- Party Lines (Boston Globe)
- Woods divorce final (Boston Globe)
- MUSIC REVIEW Form and function, perfectly aligned (By Matthew Guerrieri, Globe Correspondent)
- MUSIC REVIEW Ozzy maintains the festive mood (By Scott McLennan, Globe Correspondent)
- Celebrity news Lohan OK’d to work (Boston Globe)
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