Surveillance thwarted terror acts, NSA chief says

By Charlie Savage

General Keith Alexander said that US surveillance had helped prevent “potential terrorist events over 50 times since 9/11.”

By Philip Elliott

The nation’s teacher-training programs do not adequately prepare would-be educators for the classroom, according to a new survey.

By Rachel Zoll

A Roman Catholic religious order released an unusually candid report outlining how its leaders failed for decades to stop sex abuse in its schools and other ministries.

G-8 leaders can’t agree on fate of Syrian leader

By Shawn Pogatchnik and Cassandra Vinograd

The leaders remain divided on whether a Syrian peace settlement would mean that President Bashar Assad must go.

By Edith M. Lederer

A son and daughter of former Libyan leader Moammar Khadafy moved from Algeria to Oman in apparent violation of a UN travel ban, officials said.

By Haruna Umar and Michelle Faul

Monday’s attack marked the second time in days that suspected Islamic militants opened fire on schools in Nigeria.

JOANNA WEISS

By Joanna Weiss

Neither Gabriel Gomez nor Edward Markey offered anything of substance in the final debate of the special Senate campaign.

JEFF JACOBY

By Jeff Jacoby

Candidates asking to be entrusted with senatorial authority ought to be willing to think and speak more seriously than Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey.

SCOT LEHIGH

Swan song angst

By Scot Lehigh

The Rolling Stones concerts at TD Garden last week elicited a feeling that an era that has defined early and middle adulthood for many people is coming to a close.

Astronaut trainee takes life to extremes in her research

By Alyssa A. Botelho

Biologist Jessica Meir is a comparative physiologist, a scientist who studies how animals adapt to harsh environments.

By Javier Panzar

The new director of the embattled Department of Transitional Assistance outlined initiatives Tuesday aimed at preventing welfare fraud, including tougher requirements for those who request replacement electronic bank transfer cards and more thorough checks of recipient lists.The agency has endured months of heavy criticism over extensive reports of fraud. Last month, a report by state Auditor Suzanne Bump showed that between July 2010 and April 2012, 1,160 people receiving benefits were either dead or were using a deceased person’s Social Security number, at a cost of $2.4 million.Stacey Monahan, who was named director last week after serving as interim director since the resignation of Daniel Curley in February, appeared before a legislative panel and pledged to continue recently implemented reforms and introduce new ones.

Cup-hungry Bruins become boys of summer

By Brian MacQuarrie

The Bruins’ advance into early summer with their Stanley Cup run has been a delight to their year-round fans.

June 27 deadline looms for bids to buy Globe

By Beth Healy

At least eight potential buyers are weighing bids for The Boston Globe as the June 27 deadline for submitting offers approaches.

By Casey Ross

Contributions to the Downtown Business Improvement District will become mandatory next year for commercial property owners in the district.

The company is alleged to have used deceptive practices to sell supplemental health insurance to veterans and other Massachusetts residents.

Nancy A. Gleason, 79, leader for Planned Parenthood

By Bryan Marquard

Mrs. Gleason was also an excellent violist for many years at Wellesley College.

Kenneth Wilson, 77; awarded Nobel Prize for physics

Mr. Wilson was a pioneering physicist who grew up in Waltham.

Johnny Smith, 90; jazz guitarist wrote surf hit

By Adam Bernstein

Mr. Smith’s most enduring composition was the jaunty “Walk, Don’t Run,” a Ventures hit.

Red Sox 5-1 | Red Sox 3-1

Red Sox sweep Rays in doubleheader

By Nick Cafardo

Jonny Gomes hit a walkoff home run to cap the sweep, which came after two strong starting performances by Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront.

Bruins winning battles in faceoff circle

By Fluto Shinzawa

The Bruins have won a NHL-best 56.1 percent of their faceoffs in the playoffs, and they have arguably the best draw man in the league in Patrice Bergeron.

Next steps unclear for Doc Rivers, Celtics

By Baxter Holmes

The proposed deal that would have sent Rivers to the Clippers is off, and the question now is whether he will return to coach the Celtics.

dining out

At Schlow’s new Barrio Cantina, even the fajitas fail to inspire

By Devra First

If Barrio in Fenway hasn’t been a priority to restaurateur Michael Schlow, it’s time to make it one.

Q & A

Davio’s opening three more outposts

By Glenn Yoder

Steve DiFillippo is expanding his empire from four to seven establishments, while also publishing his first book, “It’s All About The Guest.”

Cookbook review

In cooking, yogurt is versatile and often invisible

By T. Susan Chang

“The Yogurt Cookbook” explores yogurt cooked every which way, including making it yourself.