Obama donations fall short of ’08

By Brian C. Mooney

A Globe analysis shows contributions to President Obama and the Democratic National Committee combined were down 30 percent last month compared with January four years ago.

By Adam Liptak

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case involving the University of Texas, an indication that the justices might be prepared to do away with affirmative action policies.

By Jesse J. Holland

The court said yesterday that investigators do not have to read Miranda rights to inmates during jailhouse interrogations about crimes unrelated to their current incarceration.

Afghans protest burning of Korans at US base

By Kevin Sieff

As thousands of angry Afghans protested, American officials sought to quell a widening furor over what they said was the accidental incineration by US military personnel of copies of the Islamic holy book.

New lesion will need surgery, Chavez says

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez said that doctors in Cuba found a new lesion in the same place where he had a tumor removed last year and said he will require surgery.

In remarks that increased tensions, Iran said yesterday it would take preemptive action against perceived foes if it felt its national interests were threatened.

Opinion

Governor Patrick’s environmental legacy is at risk

By George Bachrach

Massachusetts can be a national leader on energy, the environment, and job creation, but the task remains unfinished, writes George Bachrach, president of the Environmental League of Mass.

Nancy Gertner

By Nancy Gertner

We need to punish repeat nonviolent offenders, but we also have to determine what works to control their behavior.

Editorial

Heartbreak on Cape shows value of research into dolphin strandings

Why dolphins and pilot whales swim ashore on Cape Cod is a mystery, and research needs to continue so we can understand these happenings.

Marblehead home razed after 18-year legal battle

By Brian MacQuarrie

Neighbors said the house blocked light and harbor views, setting off a battle that lasted 18 years and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

By Mark Arsenault

Opponents of casinos in many Massachusetts communities have been quick to seize on traffic as a good reason to resist the developments.

Parents defended Amy Bishop on ’86 shooting

By Travis Andersen and Peter Schworm

In court documents released yesterday, Bishop's parents insisted it was an accident when she fatally shot her brother in the family’s Braintree home in 1986.

Stocks rising along with confidence in economy

By Beth Healy

Stocks lifted to their highest point since May 2008, as the threat of Europe’s financial crisis seemed to ease and the Dow Jones industrial average briefly broke through 13,000.

Taking new approaches to money lessons

By Todd Wallack

Companies, nonprofits, and educators are testing creative ways to teach adults and students to manage their money — from video games to theater performances.

By Todd Wallack

Bank of America Corp. and People’s United Bank said they plan to close five Mass. branches in coming months as part of efforts to streamline their operations.

Eda Saccone, 102; founded Hub culinary society chapter

By Gloria Negri

Mrs. Saccone, who founded Les Dames des Amis d’Escoffier, the first women’s chapter of Les Amis d’Escoffier, a male-only society of culinary experts, died Jan. 20.

By Elias E. Lopez

Mr. Sabater, a singer and timbales player who was one of the architects of the hybrid Latin style known as boogaloo in the 1960s and ’70s, died Feb. 8.

Elizabeth Connell, at 65; acclaimed dramatic soprano

South African-born opera singer Elizabeth Connell, who won global acclaim in roles by Wagner, Strauss, Beethoven, and others, has died. She was 65.

Cody Ross may be answer for Red Sox in right field

By Nick Cafardo

The Red Sox hope the 2010 Giants postseason star, who will wear No. 7 and likely emerge as Boston’s right fielder, will be a problem solver for the team.

DAYTONA 500

Kurt Busch downshifts to ‘old school’ racing

By Michael Vega

Busch, dropped by Penske Racing after an expletive-laced rant at an ESPN reporter last year, is back now on a one-year deal.

On baseball

Red Sox emerge with little from saga with Cubs

By Nick Cafardo

The Red Sox thought they had a deal for “significant” compensation from Chicago. But reliever Chris Carpenter falls short of that.

G cover

The story behind Bon Savor’s closing

By James H. Burnett III

The Jamaica Plain bistro’s owners were prevented from reentering the country after a vacation, embarking them on an odyssey that is as mysterious as it is disappointing.

Sunday Supper & More

Succulent pork chops flavor bean and cabbage stew

By Sheryl Julian

Begin with pork chops on the bone, served with white beans and cabbage. Second day dish is a hearty stew of pork, beans, and cabbage.

Sunday Supper & More

Shopping list (For pork chops, stew)