Two years later, Dodd-Frank law is largely stalled

By Bobby Caina Calvan

Many of the rules in the landmark Dodd-Frank legislation meant to restore public trust in the country’s financial institutions have yet to be enacted.

Presidential campaigns still sparring over Bain Capital

By Callum Borchers and Christopher Rowland

While President Obama’s campaign continued to hammer Mitt Romney on his tenure at Bain, Romney’s side called the attacks an attempt to distract voters.

Some governors holding off on health law plans

By Josh Lederman

Governors from both parties have not decided how their states will proceed on two parts of the federal health law under their control.

Authorities were searching Sunday for two sisters who disappeared from a western Missouri home, leaving behind two young children, their purses, and a cellphone.

General warns he won’t let Brotherhood dominate Egypt

By Hamza Hendawi

Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi drew a line against the Muslim Brotherhood, saying the military will not allow a “certain group” to dominate the country.

Russia launches crew to space station

NASA astronaut and former Mass. resident Sunita Williams; Russian cosmonaut Yury Malenchenko; and Japan’s Akihito Hoshide were headed to the International Space Station.

JOHN E. SUNUNU

Uncle Sam subverts organic farming

By John E. Sununu

Big government never serves the little guy well — a lesson that organic farmers of America have learned the hard way.

opinion | Jennifer Graham

Death by inspection

By Jennifer Graham

How a perfectly useful car met an unnecessary and wasteful end.

JULIETTE KAYYEM

By Juliette Kayyem

Some 250,000 military jobs are still closed to women, and so long as they are, men and women will view each other suspiciously.

Elizabeth Warren taps deep pockets near and far

By Noah Bierman and Matt Carroll

The Democratic Senate candidate collected more itemized contributions in New York and Los Angeles than any other city, including Boston, between April and June.

Taunton casino’s fate tied to landless tribe’s legal battle

By Mark Arsenault

Lawsuits against the Cowlitz Indians for a project in Washington state could determine if the Mashpee Wampanoag ever realize their casino dreams.

Youths cautiously sharing mental health histories

By Patricia Wen

Young people wanting to be open about their mental health issues must carefully consider what they say publicly to protect their image as they enter the adult world.

By Hiawatha Bray

The Identity Theft Resource Center listed 213 cases of data breaches through July 2, suggesting that 2012 won’t show much of an improvement over 2011.

Scientist’s game helps map the brain

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

MIT professor Sebastian Seung and his team launched EyeWire, an online game that invites volunteer “scientists” to build 3-D maps of the cell networks that are crucial for vision.

First 6 start-ups nurtured by Northeastern take flight

By Michael B. Farrell

This month’s launch of an accelerator program’s first crop of start-ups marks a coming-of-age moment for the two-year-old initiative.

Jeffrey Dean Sugarman, 49, account executive, musician

By Emma Stickgold

Playing with the Boston-based band the Prime Movers in the 1980s, Mr. Sugarman was the kind of dependable musician who helped hold bands together rhythmically and emotionally.

Celeste Holm; Oscar-winning actress also starred on stage

By Mark Kennedy

In a career that spanned more than a half-century, Ms. Holm played a wide variety of roles.

Else Minarik, 91, author of ‘Little Bear’ picture books

By Margalit Fox

The first of many books by Ms. Minarik, ‘‘Little Bear’’ appeared in 1957 as the inaugural title in the “I Can Read!” series.

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Kasey Kahne takes Sprint Cup win at Loudon

By Michael Vega

Kahne put on a strong finishing kick to hold off hard-charging Denny Hamlin and capture the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 for the first Sprint Cup race win of his career.

NHMS NOTEBOOK

Roger Penske counting on A.J. Allmendinger

By Michael Vega

Penske said it was his hope to have the suspended NASCAR driver back behind the wheel of his No. 22 for the Brickyard 400 July 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Another frustrating day for Kyle Busch

By Michael Whitmer

Pit issues and bad breaks plagued Busch at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, extending a recent run here in which the driver has stormed out of New England full of frustration.

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Finding healing for the healers

By Helen Shen

A local program encourages doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to share the complex and often distressing feelings that arise from patient care.

10 foods that may whiten teeth, protect gums

By Joan Salge Blake

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums.

Be Well

By Helen Shen

Terminal cancer patients who felt more relaxed, died at home, or reduced aggressive medical treatments may have experienced better quality of life in their final week, according to a study.