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Still a potent gay rights voice, Barney Frank dials back opposition to Chuck Hagel nomination
Former representative Barney Frank is dialing back his opposition to the pending nomination of former senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense, telling the Globe he is willing to look past his comments about gays because it is more important that his views prevail on drawing down the war in Afghanistan and reducing wasteful defense spending. “As much as I regret what Hagel said, ... the question now is going to be Afghanistan and scaling back the military,” Frank said.
Yale doctors: ‘Bystander effect’ in medicine hinders patient care
In a perspective piece in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, two Yale doctors recount a case in which they observed “the bystand ...
Videogame maker Majesco shuts down Foxborough studio, which had focused on mobile and Facebook games
Majesco Entertainment, the publicly-held New Jersey videogame company that cranks out titles like BloodRayne and Hulk Hogan's Main Event, is closing its small studio in Foxborough this week. The studio's dozen employees got the news on Friday. ...
Science in Mind
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New approach identifies sidekick drug to help antibiotics defeat infections
Researchers from Boston University have developed a new approach to attack bacterial infections, by making them more susceptible to traditional antibiotics. The novel technique could allow scientists to identify sidekick drugs that spur bacteria to increase their production of compounds that damage their own DNA, thus making it easier for conventional therapies to deal the fatal blow. The strategy, described Sunday in the journal Nature Biotechnology, could offer an approach to fight resistant infections, which has become a national priority.( 01/06/2013 1:00 PM )
LOCAL
2011
The arrest of
'Whitey' Bulger
Boston's most notorious gangster was arrested in Calif. after 16 years on the run.
2010
Patronage in the Probation Dept.
A Globe Spotlight Team report on corrupt hiring and promotion practices.
The 2010 Blizzard
A December blizzard dumped almost two feet of snow in the Boston area the week before the new year.
The Other Welfare
Supplemental Security Income has strayed from its original goal of aiding families with disabled children.
NATION
2010
2010 midterm elections
The November elections brought change to Congress as Republicans took control of the House.
WORLD
2011
Bin Laden dead
Complete coverage of the US raid in Pakistan that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden.
2010
Haiti Earthquake
Governments and aid agencies around the world launched a massive relief effort after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti.
Living Arts
2010
Special section
Special section
Boston's all-time best
We took up the task of naming the 25 best local music acts. Take a look, leave a comment, and create your own list.
- Video Globe critics discuss
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25 Most Stylish Bostonians
From basketball player to brain surgeon, ballet dancers to bar owner, this year's nominees stand out for all the right reasons. Take a look at the city's Most Stylish for 2010.
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- Best The best of 2010
Best of the new
Food and restaurants
2010 brought world-class fine dining in Fort Point and a boost for the home-grown food-truck scene.
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Gardner expansion
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum unveiled plans for an ambitious $118m expansion.
Business
2010
Diversity Boston, Winter 2010
Boston has long been plagued by the perception it is unwelcoming to minority groups.
Top places to work
This year's list of the best Mass. employers takes stock of small, midsize, and large businesses.