Criticism in reaction to Obama’s speech
Members from both the left and the right were unhappy about President Obama’s approach to counterterrorism as outlined in today’s speech.
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Boy Scouts to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America ended a ban against gay Scouts but not gay leaders, a compromise some warned could lead to mass defections.
Marathon bombings
Wife says FBI asked only about Boston attack
The wife and best friend of the Chechen man killed by an FBI agent in Orlando Wednesday say he was not questioned about the unsolved murders.
Sister of Marathon bombing victim released from hospital
The family of Martin Richard, who was killed in the blasts, said his sister, Jane, is “in good spirits and looking forward to beginning the next phase of her recovery.”
Artist oversees installation of steel pieces at Emerson Umbrella
At 66, David Stromeyer came to the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts in Concord with his work gloves. And he wasn’t just pitching in. He led the crew.
Friday preview | Movie review
‘What Maisie Knew’ invites us to see the world through her eyes
“What Maisie Knew,” a modern-dress adaptation of the 1897 Henry James novel, is about the erosion of innocence entirely from the point of view of a 6-year-old girl.
Friday preview | Television review
Michael Douglas hits the right notes as Liberace
Beautifully written and directed, HBO’s “Behind the Candelabra” doesn’t quite fit into the biopic genre — simply because it is so good.
Exclusive Friday preview
Runners return to finish Marathon, remember the victims
Runners who were unable to cross the finish line in April will have a chance to cover the final mile, and Boston’s Run to Remember will pay tribute to slain MIT officer Sean Collier.
Globe exclusives
More coverage of the bombings
Tsarnaev ally killed by FBI agent in Florida
A man with ties to Marathon bomb suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot and killed while being questioned about a 2011 unsolved triple murder in Waltham.
Sports
Canseco calls sexual assault allegations ‘laughable’
Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco said he was prepared to take a polygraph test and that ‘‘the truth will always come out.’’
Metro
Prosecutors seek gag order on ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s attorneys
Federal prosecutors demanded Bulger’s defense lawyers stop engaging in “media grandstanding’’ and spreading “false facts” about the case.
Columnists
Nation & World
IRS replaces division director
Lois Lerner has been replaced as director of the division that oversaw agents who targeted Tea Party groups.
Politics
Markey commits to release tax returns Friday
Edward Markey had been pressed by the media for the past week about whether he would open his tax returns to scrutiny, and when.
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.