Postal Service edges closer to bankruptcy

By Hope Yen

The mail agency said it is being hurt significantly by mounting expenses for future retiree health benefits, which were mandated by Congress in 2006.

Forecasters said warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures and wind patterns that favor storm formation mean chances are higher for an above-normal season.

A tuberculosis vaccine in use for 90 years may help reverse Type 1 diabetes and eliminate the lifelong need for insulin injections, said Harvard researchers.

Syrians and troops battle fiercely for Aleppo

By Alan Cowel

Rebels in Aleppo tried to maintain morale Thursday by highlighting small gains in the midst of a withdrawal from the most contested area of the city.

Facebook is under pressure in Australia to take down a page that insults Aborigines.

Yogi starts fasting to fight corruption

About 20,000 people pledged their support for Baba Ramdev’s campaign to wipe out tax evasion and endemic corruption in India.

scot lehigh

By Scot Lehigh

It’s time for the mid-summer round of “Who Seems More Like A Senator?”

JOSHUA GREEN

On Romney’s vice presidential pick, think dull

By Joshua Green

Conservatives want to shake things up, but dull is part of Mitt Romney’s campaign strategy.

JOAN WICKERSHAM

By Joan Wickersham

Crowdfunding for artists, through websites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and USA Projects, has taken off in the last few years.

Judges needn’t reveal thoughts behind rulings, SJC declares

The state’s highest court, responding to a complaint on the rulings of a Boston judge, ruled that judges cannot be forced to explain their inner thinking to anyone.

By Chelsea Conaboy

Government investigators have cited the New Hampshire hospital for violations in infection control that may have contributed to the spread of hepatitis C.

MBTA driver allegedly hit parking officer with bus

By Brian Ballou

The driver, who struck an official and two vehicles near Kenmore Square, was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a vehicle and operating to endanger.

By Todd Wallack

A Chinese company’s preliminary agreement to invest in A123 Systems has ignited concerns that China could take control of the struggling Waltham battery maker’s advanced technology.

Construction of NorthPoint mini-city in Cambridge to resume

By Casey Ross

A new team plans to resume construction on the long-stalled development, which would include a retail plaza and glass-walled residential and office towers.

Goldman Sachs cleared in subprime mortgage inquiry

By Ben Protess

Goldman Sachs has disclosed that it was cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into a $1.3 billion subprime mortgage deal, a surprising victory for the bank.

Charles W. Dee Sr., 3rd generation to run Concord funeral home

By Gloria Negri

Mr. Dee, 88, was funeral director at Dee Funeral Home and had a passionate love and knowledge of the history of Concord, his daughter said.

Stuart Swanlund, Marshall Tucker Band guitarist, 54

Mr. Swanlund, who was the longest running member of the group, except for founding member Doug Gray, died in his sleep of natural causes Saturday.

Pyotr Fomenko, 80, Russian director and theater founder

By Vladimir Isachenkov

Mr. Fomenko, who staged more than 60 plays in Russian and foreign theaters during his career, died Thursday.

For the US, women’s soccer team golden again

By John Powers

The US women’s soccer team knocked off world champion Japan 2-1 to win its third straight Olympic title at Wembley Stadium.

Eaton and Hardee provide US a 1-2 finish in decathlon

By Shira Springer

The US finished 1-2 in the men’s decathlon, with Ashton Eaton outpacing Trey Hardee, 8,869 points to 8,671.

Swimming

By Paul Newberry

Eva Risztov led most of the way in a grueling open water marathon, holding off a desperate bid to chase her down by American Haley Anderson.

Art Review

Strolling through the ruins of street art

By Sebastian Smee

Otavio Pandolfo and his brother Gustavo have a sprightly, one-room show at the ICA, which is complemented by three murals around the city.

MOVIE REVIEW

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ a sweetly rewarding mystery

By Ty Burr

An astonishing rock documentary that seems pure urban legend.

MOVIE REVIEW

Vote is split on ‘The Campaign’

By Ty Burr

The time is ripe for a good, nasty political comedy, but this isn’t it.