Fla. man ‘not capable’ of alleged attack, father says
In an emotional telephone interview, the father of the man who was shot by an FBI agent Wednesday said “They killed my son and then they made up a reason to explain it.”
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Obama to address security issues
Obama to address security issuesThe president is expected to talk about use of US drone strikes and reaffirm efforts to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
Beacon Hill church director accused of stealing funds
Edward J. MacKenzie, 54, was indicted on charges of racketeering, extortion, bribery, and money laundering.
Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals
The “Bay State boondoggle” is at risk as Congress considers a bill that would end extra payments for Massachusetts hospitals.
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West Concord personality chases his last storm
Christopher M. Curtis II, 49, spent two weeks a year chasing storms. But just hours after writing about the Oklahoma tornadoes, he died in his sleep.
Tech Lab
Your smartphone, maximized
Don’t let bloatware suck your phone’s memory: Delete apps you don’t need, shut off Facebook notifications, and clear the cache.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Murray’s ambition meets reality
Timothy Murray’s sights may have been set on the governor’s office, but his plans were derailed by apparent missteps.
Dan Shaughnessy
New York just isn’t a hockey kind of town
There is no buzz in the city around the Rangers, who trail far behind the Knicks, Yankees, Giants and Jets for local attention.
Yvonne Abraham
Longevity a liability for Ed Markey?
We like electricity and fresh faces: Deval Patrick, Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren. It’s hard when you’ve been around as long as Markey.
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Man slain in Marathon inquiry has record of outbursts
Ibragim Todashev was involved in altercations in Florida and Mass., public records show.
Sports
Red Sox 6, White Sox 2
Red Sox snap skid with win over White Sox
Clay Buchholz improved to 7-0 and Andrew Bailey returned to close out a win that ended a 6-3 road trip.
Metro
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray resigns
Murray abruptly announced Wednesday he will leave in June to lead the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Columnists
Nation & World
Residents in Okla. return to neighborhoods in pieces
Two days after a huge tornado barreled through, authorities allowed residents to search for belongings and assess damage.
Politics
Gabriel Gomez reports 6 years of income to be $10.1 million
The Republican nominee for the US Senate special election paid an effective tax rate of 21 percent over that period.
Business
Menino savors preview of Innovation District hub
Mayor Thomas M. Menino toured the new steel-clad “District Hall” on Wednesday, a victory lap of sorts.
Arts
Television Review
‘Save Me’: Anne Heche becomes enlightened
There’s nothing funny or fresh about “Save Me,” which NBC is burning off over the next few weeks.
Style
Bargain Bin
Sample the savings at Yumi Kim
Ami Albernaz’s weekly roundup of bargains includes Yumi Kim and Pinkyotto’s joint pop-up sample sale in Back Bay.
Globe Insiders
Globe Talk | June 11
A conversation with Dennis Lehane
A conversation with Dennis LehaneThe best-selling author discusses his craft with Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory. Proceeds will go to the One Fund Boston.