Authorities say five people died last night in an apparent murder-suicide at a suburban Atlanta spa.

By Linda A. Johnson

Federal regulators have approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing shortages that had been ratcheting up fears that patients would miss lifesaving treatments.

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.

Yemenis vote to replace President Saleh

Yemenis went to polling stations yesterday to vote out President Ali Abdullah Saleh after more than a year of anti-government protests and violent clashes.

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

About 15,000 people die every year trying to cross the tracks of India’s mammoth rail network, a “massacre’’ that a government committee said was being ignored by railway authorities. The safety panel said new bridges and overpasses were urgently needed, but it noted previous recommendations to make the world’s fourth largest railway system safer had been ignored.

Editorial cartoon: The science of government

Dan Wasserman, editorial cartoonist for The Boston Globe since 1985, looks at Rick Santorum’s views of science and government.

letters | a fare solution?

"A solid Red Line should be a permanent line." -- Edward L. McGowan

letters | a fare solution?

" Why don’t we raise the gas tax, last raised in Massachusetts in 1991?" -- Gabriela Romanow

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.

LYNN

Two girls from Lynn English High School who were involved in a fight that was recorded and uploaded to YouTube have been summoned to court, Carrie Kimball-Monahan, spokeswoman for the Essex district attorney’s office said in an e-mail.

BROOKLINE

Residents and businesses affected by a four-alarm fire Jan. 16 in Brookline can now apply for low-interest disaster loans, the US Small Business Administration said yesterday.

SJC ruling could upend foreclosures across US

By Kathleen M. Howley and Thom Weidlich

The foreclosure case ruling could lead to a surge in claims from homeowners seeking to overturn seizures.

By Ylan Q. Mui

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to launch an inquiry today into banks’ overdraft practices, which have been in regulatory cross hairs in recent years.

By Katie Johnston

Business travelers on the Delta Shuttle between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., can now work to their hearts’ content on every flight.

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.

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.

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.

Soccer notes

Klinsmann wants US players to make a statement

By Frank Dell’Apa

Part of US national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s contribution to taking soccer to the next level in America is connecting its best players with elite teams in Europe.

NBA roundup

Roundup: With stars sitting, the Spurs fall

LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and the Trail Blazers routed San Antonio, 137-97, last night, while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

NHL roundup

Roundup: Penguins shut down the Rangers

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots to tie Tom Barrasso’s franchise record for career shutouts and carry the Penguins past the New York Rangers, 2-0.

Names

Charlotte Silver celebrates ‘Upstairs’ memoir

By Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein

Writer Charlotte Silver was at UpStairs on the Square last night to celebrate her new book.

More Celebrity News

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected Spector’s appeal of his conviction for killing actress Lana Clarkson.

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By Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein

Rialto chef Jody Adams was named a James Beard Award semi-finalist for outstanding chef, and her new restaurant, Trade, is on the short list of best new restaurants.