Romney fires back at Obama on Bain attacks

By Brian MacQuarrie

Mitt Romney on Friday repeated his assertion that he left the Boston private equity firm in 1999 and not years later as some documents indicate.

Account of Romney’s Bain departure has evolved

By Callum Borchers

Until his run for governor in 2002, Mitt Romney had characterized his departure from Bain Capital more as a “leave of absence” in which he would be a “part-timer.”

By James Dao

A panel recommended Friday that government agencies expand access to services, particularly for people in rural areas, in the National Guard, and in combat zones.

By Eric Schmitt

Some analysts and lawmakers said Syria’s president, Bashar Assad, might use chemical weapons in a last-ditch attack against the rebellion.

By Andrew Roth and David M. Herszenhorn

Human rights and other advocacy organizations said such a law could be used to intimidate government critics and to impede progress toward democracy.

Chavez housing program keeps Venezuelans hopeful, and loyal

By William Neuman

A program on state-run television features top aides to President Hugo Chavez handing over new apartments and houses to down-on-their-luck Venezuelans.

LAWRENCE HARMON

Carol Johnson’s mind-boggling blunders

By Lawrence Harmon

Even after what is likely the worst week in a decades-long career, the Boston school superintendent doesn’t sound like someone who is contemplating retirement.

opinion | Kenny Wiley

Stop pretending racism is over

By Kenny Wiley

This might be the best time in US history to have dark skin. But only for some.

Kenneth E. Thorpe and Thomas P. Trimarco

By Kenneth E. Thorpe and Thomas P. Trimarco

Incentivizing value, quality, and coordinated care is the health care reform we can’t afford to live without.

Account of Romney’s Bain departure has evolved

By Callum Borchers

Until his run for governor in 2002, Mitt Romney had characterized his departure from Bain Capital more as a “leave of absence” in which he would be a “part-timer.”

Olivia Culpo entered pageants on a lark, came home Miss USA

By Stephanie Steinberg

The Boston University sophomore returned home briefly one month after becoming the first contestant from Rhode Island to be crowned Miss USA.

By John R. Ellement

In a decision that stands to save taxpayers money, the state’s highest court ruled that people facing criminal charges have to prove they cannot afford their own lawyer.

Boston to install 400 solar-powered trash cans

By Michael B. Farrell

The BigBelly trash and recycling receptacles, which have built-in compactors that squeeze trash so each bin can hold more, are going to be free for the city.

JPMorgan Chase loss could reach $7 billion

By Jessica Silver-Greenberg

The bank’s traders may have intentionally tried to obscure the full extent of losses on its botched credit bet.

By Jenifer B. McKim

Celia Thomas was sentenced to 41 months in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme, including the theft of more than $500,000 in public funds.

Sally Costello, translator had encouraging words

By Laurie D. Willis

Mastering languages seemed easy for Mrs. Costello, who majored in French and minored in ­Russian in college and mastered German while living in Germany.

Colin Marshall, 78; revived faltering British Airways

By Dennis Hevesi

Before Mr. Marshall joined British Airways, a common joke among its disgruntled customers was that its initials stood for ‘‘bloody awful.’’

Richard Scudder, innovator, leader in newspaper industry

By Colleen Slevin

Richard B. Scudder, cofounder and former chairman of MediaNews Group Inc., the ­nation’s second-largest newspaper company, died at age 99.

Celtics first to call Jason Terry, and he responded

By Gary Washburn

Terry, who averaged 15.1 points last season, will be introduced Saturday as the newest Celtic and essentially replaces Ray Allen.

Revolution goalie still up in the air

By Julian Benbow

Coach Jay Heaps chose to sit the team’s captain and longtime cog Matt Reis Sunday to give Bobby Shuttleworth his first start of the season Sunday.

celtics notebook

By Gary Washburn

The forward said he will sign a one-year deal after having his 2011-12 season end prematurely because of an enlarged aorta.

G Cover

Hot work and long hours, but human statue makes cool cash

By Stephanie Steinberg

Tourists in Harvard Square often scream when 24-year-old MassArt student Tabitha Fitzsimmons, who transforms herself into a marionette each summer, starts to move.

Dance Review

At Jacob’s Pillow, celebrating Ted Shawn’s Men Dancers

By Janine Parker

“The Men Dancers: From the Horse’s Mouth” is a gleeful, testosterone-spiked celebration of festival founder Ted Shawn’s modern dance legacy.

From the Archives

From the archives: Revere Beach in 1915

Revere Beach was established as the country’s first public beach in 1896. People would come from all over New England to visit this beloved attraction. In this photo from July 10, 1915, folks strolled in their weekend finery, booths that had been boarded up for the winter were open, with games of chance and advertised summer staples like glasses of buttermilk, ice cream, and Trask’s Restaurant. The restaurant stood next to Derby Racer, one of 15 roller coasters in the park.