Rep. John Tierney finds D.C. a refuge after race

By Tracy Jan

The Salem Democrat survived the most brutal campaign of his 16-year congressional career in one of the country’s highest-profile House races.

By Seth Borenstein

Two scientific studies attempt to explain how the nation can suffer more giant blizzards yet less overall snowfall because of global warming.

Hip replacements are slightly more likely to fail in women, according to one of the largest studies of its kind in US patients.

Venezuela celebrates Chavez return after surgery

By William Neuman

President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return 10 weeks after he traveled to Cuba.

Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, a longtime anti-apartheid activist, announced the creation of a new political party.

Round-the-world cyclists killed in crash

A British couple’s round-the-world cycling odyssey ended in tragedy when both of them were killed in a road accident in Thailand.

David A. Shaywitz and Dennis A. Ausiello

Medicine by metrics

By David A. Shaywitz and Dennis A. Ausiello

Health care must learn how to use digital technology to increase our fundamental understanding of disease and generate profound new treatments.

PAUL MCMORROW

By Paul McMorrow

The government’s own mortgage arm still won’t meet the same standards the big banks have committed to for mortgage reform, and until they do, foreclosures will continue to drag on.

editorial

A rigid punishment system for officers who violate rules isn’t in the interest of public safety.

By Chelsea Conaboy

The state board that oversees physician discipline has yet to deliver on its promise to post more information online.

By Brian MacQuarrie

The numbers defy common expectations because the “score card” takes into account scholarships and grants that do not have to be repaid.

By Sarah Schweitzer

For years, New Hampshire has resisted the siren song of casinos. But as Massachusetts moves forward with plans for resort casinos, that may change.

More women now breadwinners for families

By Katie Johnston

The last recession hit men disproportionately hard as male-dominated industries sustained massive job losses.

Martha Coakley presses banks on loans

By Jenifer B. McKim

The attorney general is asking banks to confirm in writing that they are following rules to help borrowers save their homes.

Networking site targets members of military

By Sarah Shemkus

A social media site aims to help armed forces personnel forge connections to help them build careers.

Marcus McCorison, 86; expanded role of American Antiquarian Society

By Bryan Marquard

Mr. McCorison led the Worcester-based society for a quarter-century.

Jerry Buss, irrepressible Lakers owner, dies at 80

By Greg Beacham

Dr. Buss built a glittering life at the intersection of sports and Hollywood.

Richard Briers; comic actor on TV was versatile on stage

By Jill Lawless

The British actor, an avuncular comic presence on TV and movie screens for decades, has died at the age of 79.

Jose Iglesias hopes to apply tips from Dustin Pedroia

By Nick Cafardo

Iglesias had a four-day visit with the Red Sox second baseman in the offseason, where he had a chance to pick the brain of a former MVP.

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox put all the blame on Bobby Valentine

By Dan Shaughnessy

The bottom line for most of the Red Sox players in southwest Florida is that last season was Bobby’s fault.

Celtics give Terrence Williams a 10-day contract

By Baxter Holmes and Gary Washburn

Williams’s athleticism and physicality could help the Celtics both in their up-tempo offensive scheme and on defense.

G Cover

Power couple building a family in Massachusetts

By Christie Coombs

After years of building names for themselves, fashion expert Gretchen Monahan and actor Ricky Paull Goldin are focused on their young son and their lives together.

Stage Review

Shakespeare faces bitter end

By Joel Brown

From few available facts about Shakespeare’s life, Robert Brustein weaves a tragic speculation in “The Last Will.”

Book Review

‘Whitey’ by Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill

By Chuck Leddy

The authors, who already wrote about Bulger and his unholy alliance with the FBI in “Black Mass,” have put together a comprehensive life and times of the mobster.