political notebook

GOP plans health law mop-up if court rules against it

Congressional Republicans intend to seek quick repeal of any parts of the health care law that survive a widely anticipated Supreme Court ruling.

Romney criticizes Obama’s immigration order

By Callum Borchers

His relationship with Latino voters still tenuous, Mitt Romney refused to say whether he would revoke the order affecting more than 800,000 illegal immigrants.

A woman who suddenly drove her car into a crowded town square, injuring dozens, probably did so accidentally, authorities said Sunday.

Muslim Brotherhood claims win in Egypt vote

By David D. Kirkpatrick

The proclamation came as the ruling military council granted itself power over the country’s future government.

UN demands evacuation of Syrian civilians in Homs

By Diaa Hadid

The head of the UN observers’ mission demanded Sunday that warring parties allow the evacuation of women, children, elderly, and sick people from the besieged city.

Saudi king in Mecca for brother’s burial

The king of Saudi Arabia led a burial ceremony Sunday for his brother, Crown Prince Nayef Abdul-Aziz, in the holy city of Mecca.

editorial

This week’s Bio International Convention is a chance for the state to tout its decisive edge in this lucrative industry.

JULIETTE KAYYEM

By Juliette Kayyem

Biological advancements have tremendous benefits to our health, energy supplies, and global food supplies. But there is a darker side to the bio-industry.

Jennifer Graham

When adoptions fail

By Jennifer Graham

Around 15 percent of all adoptions fail, and the older the child, the more likely the failure.

40 years on, Vendome toll mourned anew

By Travis Andersen

More than 200 people gathered Sunday afternoon to honor the nine Boston firefighters who died four decades ago battling a blaze in the Hotel Vendome.

Music Review

Drake wows by sticking to the script

By Franklin Soults

The hip-hop star’s masterful 90-minute performance featured hits from his second official album, “Take Care,” which became one of the biggest discs of 2011.

By Andrew Ryan

Under the new rules, the clerk will still keep the $60 fee for ceremonies conducted during the workday, but an additional $15 will go to the city.

Brewer, distiller concoct a joint venture

By Dan Adams

Boston Beer Co., maker of Sam Adams beers, will produce two whiskeys in partnership with Berkshire Mountain Distillers in Great Barrington.

WHITE COAT NOTES

The Mass. Hospital Association has urged lawmakers not to approve overly ambitious cost-control measures that could push hospitals to lay off workers or slash programs.

Tech Lab Plus

SpareOne’s emergency cellphone gets high marks

By Hiawatha Bray

Here’s one of the best new gadgets of the year: an inexpensive emergency cellphone that could be a real lifesaver.

Rodney King; pleaded for peace after his beating led to LA riots

By Jennifer Medina

Rodney G. King, whose 1991 videotaped beating by the Los Angeles police subsequently led to a week of deadly race riots, was found dead Sunday.

Judy Freudberg, 62; wrote for ‘Sesame Street’ residents

By Daniel E. Slotnik

Ms. Freudberg, who entertained millions of children as a writer for Elmo, Big Bird, and other residents of “Sesame Street,” died June 10.

Dan Dorfman, influential financial journalist

Dan Dorfman, known for his influential stock market comments on CNBC in the 1990s, has died at 82.

Dan Shaughnessy

Bobby Valentine no longer in comfort of TV booth

By Dan Shaughnessy

A year ago, Valentine worked for ESPN in the relative ease of an analyst’s job. This year, he’s finding the work isn’t quite the same.

US Open

Webb Simpson rallies to capture US Open

By Michael Whitmer

Starting the day four shots off the lead, Simpson strung together a final-round birdie run worthy of a major champion, then made eight straight pars coming in.

NBA Finals | Heat 91, Thunder 85

Heat take Game 3, keep momentum

By Gary Washburn

The Thunder were unable to run a cohesive offense late in the game, committing boneheaded turnovers as Miami won, 91-85, to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

MUSIC REVIEW

Rascal Flatts gets groups going at fest

By Scott McLennan

The band headlined the Country 102.5 festival and its set was an 80-minute no-turbulence zone of radio hits.

Book Review

‘Hotels, Hospitals and Jails’ by Anthony Swofford

By Jesse Singal

The “Jarhead” author chronicles his submersion into a haze of money, casual sex, and drugs that followed the publication of his bestseller.

Music Review

Drake wows by sticking to the script

By Franklin Soults

The hip-hop star’s masterful 90-minute performance featured hits from his second official album, “Take Care,” which became one of the biggest discs of 2011.