Presidential predictors puzzled by tossup states

By Matt Viser

Out of 538 Electoral College votes, prognosticators say, from 36 to 131 votes — up to 11 states — are too close to call.

By Lauran Neergaard

Freezing human eggs can be successful in treating infertility — but guidelines issued Friday still urge caution for women hoping to pause a ticking biological clock.

Waldorf Astoria collects hotel property

An amnesty program at the Waldorf Astoria has sought the return of pilfered property, no questions asked.

Beirut bomb kills top official

By Anne Barnard

A large bomb exploded in the heart of Beirut’s Christian section, killing a top security official and at least seven others.

Turkey and Germany on Friday threw their weight behind calls for a Syrian cease-fire during a Muslim holiday next week.

Hours after Twitter blocked access to the account of an outlawed neo-Nazi group in Germany, the company agreed to remove anti-Semitic Twitter posts that were proliferating in France.

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Death on the highway

By Tom Keane

At the moment of imminent death, my life did not flash before my eyes. I was too busy trying to get out of the way.

LAWRENCE HARMON

By Lawrence Harmon

Chemist Annie Dookhan has turned Massachusetts into a criminal justice laboratory by creating the perfect conditions for the premature return of hundreds of convicted felons to the streets.

DERRICK Z. JACKSON

Ringing the bell about NFL concussions

By Derrick Z. Jackson

Evidence has exploded in recent years of the long-term damage of repeated head blows to NFL players. But this season continues to raise questions on the league’s attention to brain injuries.

By Martine Powers, Liam F.O’Kennedy and Zachary T. Sampson

Documents paint a devastating picture of thousands of episodes of abuse, dozens in Mass., from about 1965 to 1985.

Little Joe Cook recalls high notes of doo-wop fame

By James H. Burnett III

Admirers will salute the singer, known for his pioneering falsetto and his 1957 hit “Peanuts,” with a 90th birthday celebration Saturday.

Emerson student’s street interviews turn into a gig with MTV

By Jessica Teich

“Quinnterviews” is what Quinn Marcus has coined her series of comedic shorts, which air on mtvU, a 24-hour branch of MTV.

By Robert Weisman

Tasks that normally take 10 to 30 days were addressed the same day because the Boston-based insurer knew people who called its lines would be surveyed.

By Todd Wallack

New England Compounding Center, blamed in the meningitis outbreak, will probably file for bankruptcy protection in response to a growing number of lawsuits, attorneys said.

Harvard offers more details on massive Allston expansion

By Casey Ross

The plan is a broader proposal to transform North Allston itself, bringing new shops, restaurants, and residences.

Leanne Gitell, 71, medical administrator was single mom

By Michele Richinick

With perseverance and determ­ination, Ms. Gitell raised two children after her divorce, while coping with heart disease for more than 25 years and return­ing to college in her 60s.

By Emily Langer

Gart Westerhout, a Dutch-born astronomer who gained international renown in the early 1950s when he helped chart the Milky Way galaxy with unprecedented precision, died at age 85.

Joseph Rosenmiller; built radio empire, gave millions

By Leslie Kaufman

Mr. Rosenmiller, who earned a fortune building a chain of radio stations and then donated tens of millions to promote causes that he felt traditional philanthropies largely ignored, died Sunday at age 87.

Farrell talks continue between Sox, Jays

By Peter Abraham

The Red Sox are continuing their efforts to land John Farrell as manager. The sides are discussing compensation.

Patriots backup Mallett would be ready in a snap

By Michael Whitmer

Ryan Mallett has done enough to convince the Patriots that he’s qualified to be Tom Brady’s backup.

Head of the Charles

Golden season continues for Olympic rower Helen Glover

By John Powers

The Olympic champion, who’d never touched an oar until four years ago, will make a triumphant appearance at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

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Ten great places for outdoor family adventures

By Kim Foley MacKinnon

These family-friendly destinations in Greater Boston offer novelty and a chance to find adventure outdoors.

Little Joe Cook recalls high notes of doo-wop fame

By James H. Burnett III

Admirers will salute the singer, known for his pioneering falsetto and his 1957 hit “Peanuts,” with a 90th birthday celebration Saturday.

From the Archives

From Globe archives: Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam

The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, on Oct. 15, 1969, was a huge gathering of antiwar protesters across the United States. Boston had the largest turnout in the country, with an estimated 100,000 people assembled on Boston Common. This was believed to be the largest demonstration in the city’s history. Peace rallies put the antiwar movement in the national spotlight and in the thoughts of mainstream America. — Leanne Burden and Lisa Tuite