Political Notebook

Video silent on Mitt Romney’s pranks

The Romney campaign on Sunday released a Mother’s Day video tribute to the candidate’s wife, Ann, a stay-at-home mom who reared the couple’s five boys.

Angelica Garnett, 93; writer grew up in Bloomsbury set

By Margalit Fox

In her memoir, Mrs. Garnett described growing up among a self-congratulatory milieu in which the only unpardonable sin was being ordinary.

The director of the Secret Service will be called before a Senate committee May 23 to provide details about the investigation into the Colombia prostitution scandal.

Afghan negotiator with Taliban ties killed

By Kevin Sieff

A former Taliban leader who became a peace negotiator was assassinated Sunday in the Afghan capital.

At least five dead in Tbilisi flooding

By Associated Press

A flood killed five people in Georgia’s capital overnight after torrential rain caused a river to burst its banks, officials said Sunday.

Violence has dropped since just a few years ago, but deadly attacks still happen nearly every day.

editorial

Headphones: A wall against over-sharing

Many office behaviors that might look antisocial are often just an awkward response to some other problem.

editorial

The House and the Senate have both unveiled plans to contain the cost of health care in Massachusetts. Now both chambers must be willing to compromise and scale back.

Dr. Donald M. Berwick

In health care, cheaper can mean better

By Dr. Donald M. Berwick

Can the state’s health care be universal, excellent, and far less expensive? Absolutely, writes the former head of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Relatives await word on injured BU student

By Travis Andersen

Relatives of Margaret Theriault await an update after she underwent brain surgery following a van crash in New Zealand.

By Matt Rocheleau and Evan Allen

A 4-year-old boy apparently drowned in a murky pool at an apartment complex Sunday afternoon, according to the office of the Worcester District Attorney.

CHATHAM

A young child was pulled from the bottom of a pool at the Chatham Bars Inn on Saturday afternoon, according to the Chatham Fire Department.

Embattled CEO is out at Yahoo

Yahoo Inc. swept out Stonehill graduate Scott Thompson as chief executive on Sunday after intense scrutiny into inaccuracies in his educational background.

MGH launching test of proton beam therapy

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

A five-year study by Massachusetts General Hospital seeks definitive answers about costly radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

A look at the week ahead

What to watch for in business.

Angelica Garnett, 93; writer grew up in Bloomsbury set

By Margalit Fox

In her memoir, Mrs. Garnett described growing up among a self-congratulatory milieu in which the only unpardonable sin was being ordinary.

Paul Dee; athletic director oversaw changes at Miami

By Tim Reynolds

Paul Dee, who was the University of Miami’s athletic director from 1993 through 2008, has died at 65.

Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn, bassist for Booker T. and MGs; at 70

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody

Donald “Duck’’ Dunn, who contributed to such classics as “In the Midnight Hour’’ and “Hold On, I’m Coming,’’ died Sunday.

Kevin Garnett’s move to center key to Celtics’ success

By Frank Dell’Apa

Garnett, who turns 36 Saturday, has been turning back the clock with his performances since moving to the center position for the Celtics in February.

On Basketball | 76ers vs. Celtics, 7 p.m.

Evan Turner learning his way with 76ers

By Gary Washburn

While Evan Turner may have struggled against some other NBA clubs, at 6 feet 7 inches, he has turned into a matchup problem for the Celtics.

Matt Kuchar takes steady route to Players title

By Michael Whitmer

Kuchar won the Players Championship by two shots over a quartet of dogged pursuers, shooting a final-round 70 to finish at 13-under-par 275.

Newcomer’s efforts boost Black Heritage Trail’s profile

By Linda Matchan

Thanks to parks superintendent Cassius Cash, who saw Boston’s history with fresh eyes, the Black Heritage Trail and Freedom Trail have undergone a 21st century rebranding.

Music Review

By Jeffrey Gantz

The six selections on the program — all by American composers who are associated with New England — offered a multitude of beginnings and endings.

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Helping survivors of military sexual trauma

By Jan Brogan

With the US Department of Veterans Affairs calling military sexual trauma “an epidemic,” the rising number of women veterans affected by MST brings a need for specialized care.