Barney Frank, others defend Wall Street overhaul law

By Bobby Caina Calvan

Representative Barney Frank led a spirited defense of Wall Street regulations as lawmakers grilled JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon about the bank’s $2 billion loss.

Southern Baptists elect first black president

By Travis Loller

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr. was elected the first African-American president in the 167-year history of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Progress reported in efforts against Colo., Calif. fires

Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire in northern Colorado, while in California, firefighters were able to contain 75 percent of a 900-acre wildfire in eastern San Diego County.

The armed wing of Hamas fired rockets into southern Israel after a break of more than a year during which the group largely adhered to an informal cease-fire.

Pakistan’s prime minister is fired

By Declan Walsh

Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry upended Pakistan’s government by ousting Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and the Cabinet.

Mubarak’s health crisis complicates political turmoil

By Ernesto Londoño and Ingy Hassieb

Conflicting reports about Hosni Mubarak swirled as throngs protested the ruling generals’ declarations of power.

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By Scot Lehigh

Scott Brown set reasonable terms for Victoria Kennedy’s offer, but he still owes voters a prime-time Boston-area TV debate.

Opinion | Adam Gray

Excellence in education

By Adam Gray

Last spring, Adam Gray was displaced from his school as a result of seniority-based, quality-blind staffing policies. A month later, he was named Teacher of the Year.

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Monday’s not guilty verdicts weren’t a vindication of the former Red Sox pitcher but will instead return the question of his alleged violations of baseball’s drug policy to the fans.

Vicki Kennedy refuses Brown guideline for debate

By Michael Levenson

Vicki Kennedy and Senator Brown reached an ­impasse in an escalating battle of wills Tuesday, all but dooming a high-profile US Senate debate in the fall.

By John R. Ellement

State Police are investigating a trooper who allegedly drove the wrong way on Memorial Drive in Cambridge on April 3 and the handling of the incident by state troopers who had responded.

No fruition for Romney on major higher ed plans

By Mary Carmichael

A review of Mitt Romney’s higher education record as governor reveals several sweeping proposals that stalled in the Legislature.

Patients driving direction of new drug research

By Erin Ailworth

Patients and their families are working with pharmaceutical companies, matching patients with clinical trials, paying for research, and lobbying to speed drug development.

Mass. Eye and Ear wants to transform Storrow

By Dan Adams

The hospital will unveil a bold proposal that would reshape a twisting section of Storrow Drive and turn what are now parking lots into three acres of new parkland.

By D.C. Denison

The first round of grants, totaling at least $1.3 million, under the Massachusetts-Israel Innovation Partnership was awarded Tuesday at the BIO International Convention.

Bob Chappuis, 89, airman, Michigan football standout

By Richard Goldstein

The World War II veteran was runner-up in Heisman Trophy voting in 1947 as he led the Michigan Wolverines to a top ranking and undefeated season.

Neil Restani, 90, educator, Lynnfield veterans’ agent

By Kathleen McKenna

Mr. Restani spent nearly 40 years supporting and encouraging students with the same enthusiasm he brought to working with veterans.

By Matt Schudel

During the height of the civil rights movement, Saint John Barrett traveled throughout the South, attempting to bring an end to segregation. He was 89 when he died May 28 in Howard County, Md.

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Heat one win from NBA title

By Gary Washburn

With LeBron James ailing, his teammates delivered to help Miami beat the Thunder and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

For NHL hopeful Chris Calnan, time to choose sides

By Fluto Shinzawa

In the next few days, the 18-year-old Norwell native will make a short-term decision. He hopes it will play a part in achieving his long-term goal of making the NHL.

Sports Log

Wayne Rooney returned from suspension Tuesday and scored on a header in the 48th minute to give England a 1-0 victory over Ukraine and a spot in the European 2012 Championship quarterfinals. England won Group D and will face Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday. France backed into the quarterfinals, losing to Sweden, 2-0, but advances thanks to England’s win. ...

List of farms that offer CSAs for meat, fish, poultry, and eggs.

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Local CSAs offer meat, fish, eggs, and chickens

By Michael Prager

A growing number of Community Supported Agriculture providers are selling shares for the protein portion of the plate.

Recipe for Fish roasted on caramelized onions

Recipe for Fish roasted on caramelized onions