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Obama: Asia sojourn was about jobs
President Obama met with one foreign leader after another, ate at banquets in his honor, and even walked on the Great Wall of China. But...
Globe West Updates
Canton volleyball team finds inspiration in Molly’s story
One senior captain, outside hitter Allie Jones, left the match with an ankle injury. The other, setter Colleen Healey, was hobbling on her ankle too...
Override Central
Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
White Coat Notes
A child is one of two new swine flu deaths
By Stephanie S. Daly, Globe Correspondent State public health officials today announced the deaths of two people from swine flu, including a child under the...
Religion news and ideas from Boston and beyond
Religion news and ideas from Boston and beyond

Massachusetts news

Prison assaults rise at Shirley, drop at Walpole

Massachusetts officials say assaults at the Walpole prison have dropped just as they've spiked at the maximum-security facility in Shirley, which now houses some of Walpole's former inmates. (AP, 11:29 a.m.)

Transgender inmate renews electrolysis request

A convicted killer who is seeking a taxpayer-funded sex-change operation is again asking a judge to approve electrolysis treatments. (AP, 10:09 a.m.)

Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. (Associated Press Writer, 9:19 a.m.)

Vt. man who struck deer hit by 2 cars in NH

New Hampshire state police say a man who hit a large deer with his vehicle on a highway tried to warn oncoming traffic about the crash before he was struck by two cars and seriously injured. (AP, 7:09 a.m.)