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Agonizing aftermath
Anguished debate began yesterday about the caustic tone of American political rhetoric after the Arizona shooting spree Saturday that killed six and left Representative Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition. (By Mark Arsenault and Bryan Bender, Globe Staff)
US files charges, cites
plan to kill congresswoman
Prosecutors accused Jared Lee Loughner, a troubled 22-year-old college dropout, of five serious federal charges, including the attempted assassination of a member of Congress, after a shooting Saturday morning that killed six people and left 14 wounded. (By Marc Lacey and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times)
- Bullet's path key to Giffords' recovery | 6 victims mourned
- Thumbnail sketches of victims | Photos US massacres
- Editorial: A crazed loner and a harsh political climate
T strikes back at parking culprits
The MBTA is cracking down on commuters who fail to pay at parking lots, putting an end to years in which the transportation authority did little to deter parking scofflaws or collect parking debts. (By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)
Locally and globally,
Sudanese vote on independence
New England-based Sudanese rejoiced after voting in Arlington, one of eight designated sites across the country where Sudanese can cast ballots, while many in the homeland lined up to cast their ballots. (By Michele Richinick and Andrea Estes, Globe Correspondent | Globe Staff)
- Southern Sudan votes on split | Graphic A look at Sudan
- Kerry hails independence vote in southern Sudan
- Photos Southern Sudanese jubilant in Arlington
Metro
- T strikes back at parking culprits (By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)
- Locally and globally, Sudanese vote on independence (By Michele Richinick and Andrea Estes, Globe Correspondent | Globe Staff)
- Man shot in chase had rifle, police say (By Travis Andersen and Stewart Bishop, Globe Staff | Globe Correspondent)
- From a shelter to a place called home (By Akilah Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Lowell seeks to confront string of violent crimes (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- Gathering of captains to ponder civic woes (By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff)
- Adrian Walker Corruption’s cushioned fall (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
- Girl, 6, struck by SUV should survive (By Stewart Bishop, Globe Correspondent)
- Lakeville New Bedford man dies after car hits tree (Boston Globe)
- Schenectady, N.Y. Engine fire delays Boston-bound train (Associated Press)
- BOSTON Reality show winner faces sentencing (Associated Press)
- WARNER, N.H. Man killed in early-morning shooting (Associated Press)
- WORCESTER Group aims to raise trafficking awareness (Associated Press)
- BOXBOROUGH Man missing since Friday found dead (Boston Globe)
- In Conn., a flood of ideas, e-mails (By Susan Haigh, Associated Press)
- Snowstorm expected to barrel into region (By Christopher J. Girard, Globe Correspondent)
- N.H., Vt. suspend fees for trail use (By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press)
Regional editions
Globe North
- To the rescue (By Joel Brown, Globe Correspondent)
Globe West
- David Erickson’s restored antique stoves land in kitchens, famous and ordinary (By Kathleen Burge, Globe Staff)
Globe South
- In suburbs south of Boston, populations change little (By Emily Sweeney, Globe Staff)
Obituaries
- Michael Callahan, 66; to end, he was always serving public (By Gil Bliss, Globe Correspondent)
- Michael Conlon, part owner of the Blarney Stone pub (By J.M. Lawrence, Globe Correspondent)
- Dave Sisler; Red Sox pitcher was team's top rookie in '56 (Staff And Wire Reports)
- Jiri Dienstbier, Czech journalist aided in Velvet Revolution; at 73 (By Karel Janicek, Associated Press)
- Bill Erwin; character actor played old man on 'Seinfeld' (Associated Press)
- Uche Okafor, soccer standout (Associated Press)
Nation
- Attack sparks soul-searching on fiery rhetoric (By Mark Arsenault and Bryan Bender, Globe Staff)
- Authorities say attack on Arizona congresswoman was planned (By Marc Lacey and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times)
- Toxic bank tower in N.Y. finally coming down (By Karen Matthews, Associated Press)
- 2 dead, 4 hurt in nightclub shooting (Associated Press)
- Study links autism risk to birth spacing (Associated Press)
- 2d suspect surrenders in disabled abuse case (Associated Press)
- Storm creates icy mess across South (Associated Press)
- Farm group to sue over Chesapeake plan (Associated Press)
- Born on 9/11, shooting victim was cherished as a ‘face of hope’ (By Joseph Berger, New York Times)
- Bullet’s path is key to Giffords’ recovery (By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press)
World
- Southern Sudan votes on split (By Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times)
- Jerusalem hotel razed for Israeli homes (Associated Press)
- Afghans protest cleric’s arrest in raid (Associated Press)
- Gates visits China to discuss weapons (Associated Press)
- Rioting in Tunisia claims more lives (Associated Press)
- Flooded Australia sees more heavy rains (Associated Press)
- Kerry hails peaceful independence vote in southern Sudan (By Farah Stockman, Globe Staff)
- Iran plane crash kills 71 in emergency landing; 35 survive (By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial A crazed loner, an old story, and a harsh political climate
- Globe Editorial Texting ban: Ticketing is only part of it
- Globe Editorial A scheme that insiders 'like'
- Dennis Martinez Slow death by carbon credits
- John E. Sununu Debt default is no laughing matter
- James Carroll Sex, wars, and videos
Sports
- Patriots’ Ninkovich is a top tackler, especially of his goals (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Air brush between Belichick, Ryan would not be pretty picture (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Nevada 20, BC 13 Nevada takes fight out of sluggish BC (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Auburn, Oregon set to go on offensive in national title game (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Bruins have been lacking (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- On Basketball East rivals catching up with Celtics (By Gary Washburn, Boston Globe)
- Sports Log Kostopoulos gets six-game suspension (Boston Globe)
- NBA Roundup Heat salvage road streak (Associated Press)
- NHL Roundup Devils’ five-goal third beats Tampa (Associated Press)
- Ravens 30, Chiefs 7 Ravens’ defense smothers Chiefs (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Packers 21, Eagles 16 Packers hold off Eagles (By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press)
- NFL Notebook Raiders’ Asomugha a free agent (Associated Press)
- Belichick poised for ‘different’ foe (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- UNC 84, BC 83 Tar Heels put foot down, defeat BC women’s basketball team (By Mike Carraggi, Globe Correspondent)
- UMass 55, Dayton 50 UMass thrilled with ‘ugly’ win (By Marty Dobrow, Globe Correspondent)
- College Roundup Duo helps BU end Vermont’s streak (Staff And Wire Reports)
- Offense was bowled over (By Damin Esper, Globe Correspondent)
- BC Notebook Herzlich eyes job market (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Golf Roundup Byrd edges Garrigus to win opener (Associated Press)
Business
- CEO says Sanofi’s transformation depends on acquiring Genzyme (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
- Is your social life extra full? A big amygdala may be why (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Innovation Economy Turning gas guzzlers into efficient hybrids (By Scott Kirsner, Globe Correspondent)
- User Friendly Baby monitor for iPhone provides pictures, too (By Mark Baard, Boston Globe)
- Life Sciences Roundup An ex-CEO relishes getting back to basics at Biogen (Xconomy.Com)
- Leak shuts oil pipeline (New York Times)
- The Green Blog Building a mini-mansion (Boston Globe)
- Ask Dr. Knowledge How does bleach work? (Boston Globe)
- Suitor says it has started talks with Genzyme (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
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- Hospitals see the upside of global health programs (By Laura Ungar and Sujoy Dhar, Globe Correspondents)
- G force A leader of the resistance (Boston Globe)
- Be Well Antibiotics may increase infants' asthma risk (Boston Globe)
- Health Answers Do calcium supplements help with frequent leg cramps in seniors? (By Courtney Humphries, Boston Globe)
- Daily Dose Your walking speed may predict your life span, according to study (Boston Globe)
- MUSIC REVIEW Folk shows its love for Pleasants (By James Reed, Globe Staff)
- Album Review Drifting along on a banjo odyssey (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Steel Magnolia, 'Steel Magnolia' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Joe Lovano / Us Five, 'Bird Songs' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Cake, 'Showroom of Compassion' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Wire, 'Red Barked Tree' (Boston Globe)
- STAGE REVIEW ‘Last Night of Ballyhoo’ gently probes stereotypes, anti-Semitism (By Terry Byrne, Globe Correspondent)
- BOOK REVIEW Weighing in on ‘Why We Get Fat’ (By Dennis Rosen, Boston Globe)
- Names The best man for the job (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Peas' Will.i.am is FIRST fan (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names A moment to savor (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Alumnus Pullman goes to bat for UMass (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Fest honors Hub stars (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Sorrow for Simón (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity News 'True Grit' knocks down 'Fockers' (Boston Globe)
- Critic's corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe)
- To do list (Boston Globe)
- Daily guide (Boston Globe)
- On demand picks (Boston Globe)
- Annie's Mailbox What to do about family freeloaders (Boston Globe)
- Chess notes (Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
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