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INNOVATION ECONOMY
Page one
Alarming ride on Wall Street
The US stock market, already spooked by the European debt crisis, was whipsawed yesterday by wildly volatile trading that drove the Dow Jones industrial average down by nearly 1,000 points before it recovered later in the day. (By Steven Syre and Beth Healy, Globe Staff)
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Caritas deal has a secular option
The private-equity firm proposing to purchase Boston’s six Catholic hospitals intends to maintain the hospitals’ religious identity, but has also negotiated an escape clause that would allow the firm to end the religious affiliation in exchange for a $25 million donation to charity. (By Lisa Wangsness and Beth Healy, Globe Staff)
State, city want taxpayers
to aid convention hotel
State and city leaders want to build a 1,000-room hotel next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, a project that will cost up to $700 million and almost certainly require millions of dollars in subsidies and taxpayer-supported loans. (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)
Brown wants citizenship
revoked for terror ties
Senator Scott Brown responded to the attempted Times Square bombing yesterday by cosponsoring a bill that would allow the United States to strip Americans of citizenship if the government determines that an individual supported or joined a terrorist group. (By Farah Stockman and Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
There’s a little Neanderthal in us
Neanderthals — extinct for 30,000 years — live on today in the DNA of many people because the Ice Age brutes probably mated with prehistoric humans, scientists said yesterday. (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
Metro
- Case is made vs. US marriage law (By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff)
- Clamp used in 8 other projects (By Noah Bierman and Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- Standoff with passenger on bus ends peacefully (Boston Globe)
- House goes after judge’s office space (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
- Brian McGrory Clarity due from hospital (By Brian McGrory, Globe Columnist)
- Defense lawyer is on the defensive (By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff)
- Boy, 9, killed in Waltham crash (By Jason Woods, Globe Correspondent)
- New England in brief SJC appeal set in fashion writer slaying (Boston Globe)
- Advocates for CORI change take message to State House (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
- Killing of Chelsea teenager resonates (By John M. Guilfoil, Globe Staff)
- Taunton councilor faces sex charges (By Milton J. Valencia, Globe Staff)
- Granite State lacks clear icon, survey finds (By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press)
- 3 in R.I. charged with bribery (By Eric Tucker, Associated Press)
- Marblehead woman, 77, seriously hurt in fall from cliff (By Stefanie Geisler, Globe Correspondent)
Obituaries
- Dr. John Sullivan, scholar of aviation’s human factors (By Stewart Bishop, Globe Correspondent)
- Robin Roberts, 83; Phillies' Hall of Fame pitcher led Whiz Kids to 1950 pennant (By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press)
- Giulietta Simionato, 99, Italian mezzo-soprano (Associated Press)
- Florencio Campomanes, chess organizer; at 83 (By Dylan Loeb McClain, New York Times)
- James Leeson; reporter’s tape fueled questions on black man’s execution (Associated Press)
- Max Palevsky, at 85, computer tech pioneer (Associated Press)
Nation
- Brown wants citizenship revoked for terror ties (By Farah Stockman and Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Terror group praises effort of bomb suspect (By Tom Hays and Rasool Dawar, Associated Press)
- Alleged nail salon in baby ICU investigated (Associated Press)
- Cellphone use cited in crash that killed 11 (Associated Press)
- Cellphones add to teens’ night driving risks (Associated Press)
- Court halts release of militia members (Associated Press)
- Pilots in Brazil crash won’t lose licenses (Associated Press)
- Tenn. residents survey damage as death toll from storm rises (By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press)
- BP brings in containment vessel for spill (By Harry R. Weber and Tamara Lush, Associated Press)
- Carnal satisfaction ebbs for 45-plus set (By David Crary, Associated Press)
- NASA tests Orion escape system (By Chris Dolmetsch, Bloomberg News)
- Cancer panel sounds alarm on exposure to chemicals (By Lyndsey Layton, Washington Post)
- Hispanic rights group urges companies to boycott Arizona (By Krissah Thompson, Washington Post)
- Political Notebook GOP loses consumer plan vote in Senate (Boston Globe)
- Wash. court backs Web filters (By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press)
World
- Conservatives take slim lead in Britain vote (By John F Burns, New York Times)
- Biden says US committed to missile defense in Europe (Associated Press)
- Officials say fire at mosque was set (Associated Press)
- Zone of Air France black boxes located (Associated Press)
- Ash cloud shifts, widens, forcing more closures in Ireland (By Nicola Clark, New York Times)
- Russian forces retake tanker (By Anastasia Ustinova, Bloomberg News)
- Mumbai attacker gets death penalty (By Rama Lakshmi, Washington Post)
- As Nigerian leader is buried, nation swears in new president (By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press)
- Argentine accused of piloting death flights is extradited (By Michael Warren, Associated Press)
- Thai leader makes offer to dissolve legislature (By Grant Peck, Associated Press)
- Protesters clash with police as Greece passes austerity bill (By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Digitize medical records; waiting puts lives at risk
- Globe Editorial Laws for one: A license for abuses
- Globe Editorial Pakistan’s paranoid press
- Renee Loth Washington dithers as immigration roils states
- Edward L. Glaeser A tax break that is breaking us
- Scot Lehigh Pacheco law drives up costs; Baker alone declares war on it
- VoxOp
Sports
- Red Sox 11, Angels 6 Sweeping change (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Bruins have hole at center (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Garnett is ready for action (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Bob Ryan Phillies have the complete package in Halladay (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
- Holmes homed in at Players (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- TPC notebook A comfortable 70 for Woods (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Sports Log James, Howard head All-NBA Team (Boston Globe)
- Patriots notebook Crumpler can’t help but provide assistance (By Shalise Manza Young and Albert R. Breer, Globe Staff)
- NFL notebook Russell cut by Raiders (Associated Press)
- NFL great Taylor charged with rape (By Jim Fitzgerald, Associated Press)
- Boston displays its fighting spirit (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Roundup Nationals get lift from Olsen (Associated Press)
- Notables (Boston Globe)
- Red Sox notebook Opportunity arrives with Yankees (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- On baseball Shaping up to show they fit (By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff)
- Minor League notebook Lavarnway catching up (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Bruins notebook Julien won’t make Stuart’s return a rush job (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Flyers hopeful on Gagne (By Ben Seal, Globe Correspondent)
- NHL playoff roundup Canadiens draw even in series (Associated Press)
- James not too bent over elbow (By Duane Rankin, Globe Correspondent)
- Celtics notebook No free throw for Ainge (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Magic 112, Hawks 92 Magic stymie Hawks (Associated Press)
- School roundup Panunzio is perfect (By Paul Sulzer, Globe Correspondent)
- Sports Media Brickley a familiar presence for postseason (By Chad Finn, Globe Staff)
- This weekend on TV, radio (Boston Globe)
- Pletcher not holding back (By Will Graves, Associated Press)
Business
- An alarming ride on Wall Street (By Steven Syre and Beth Healy, Globe Staff)
- Caritas deal has a secular option (By Lisa Wangsness and Beth Healy, Globe Staff)
- State, city want taxpayers to aid convention hotel (By Casey Ross, Globe Staff)
- Cape Wind project could boost prices (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)
- Genzyme in stock buyback (By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff)
- BP vows ultimate effort (By D.C. Denison, Globe Staff)
- FCC reasserts its power to regulate Internet providers (By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff)
- Retail sales slip in April, but spring was solid (By Anne D’Innocenzio, Associated Press)
- Former Treasury chief backs stronger oversight of markets (By Sewell Chan, New York Times)
- AROUND THE REGION Woman sentenced in mortgage fraud (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
- AROUND THE REGION Ex-Hancock chief leaves Manulife (By Steven Syre, Globe Staff)
- Calif. sues 2 former pension officers (Bloomberg News)
- Oil drops almost $3 per barrel (Associated Press)
- Lawmaker against airline merger (Bloomberg News)
- US investigating Pampers complaints (Associated Press)
- Home repair bill advances (By Jim Abrams, Associated Press)
- AIG is reported to replace Goldman Sachs as its main adviser (By Louise Story and Eric Dash, New York Times)
- Highway safety agency wants more recall power (By Ken Thomas, Associated Press)
- Spirit CEO makes case for charging fees for carry-ons (By Joan Lowy, Associated Press)
- Bill would help apple farmers switch (Associated Press)
- Natural gas prices vary widely (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)
- TV executives see a rebound in revenue as new season nears (By Stuart Elliott, New York Times)
- Productivity slows; hiring uncertain (By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press)
- Scott Burns When is it better for someone to rent a home than own one? (By Scott Burns, Boston Globe)
- Why Greece’s economy should matter to everyone (Globe Staff And Wire Services)
- Dow has record plunge, then recovers (Boston Globe)
- MARKET MOVERS Nintendo adjusts outlook as Wii sales flag (Boston Globe)
- MASS. MOVERS ImmunoGen slides on news of stock offer (Boston Globe)
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Living/Arts |
- Movie Review
‘Iron Man 2’ is at its best when the stars are having a ball instead of a brawl (By Wesley Morris, Globe Staff)
- Theater Review Many chords of 'County': Letts play presents hours of dysfunction (By Louise Kennedy, Globe Staff)
- Photography Review ‘On the Road: A Legacy of Walker Evans’ goes where the signs pointed (By Mark Feeney, Globe Staff)
- In collaboration with Pops, Ozomatli brings controlled chaos to staid Symphony Hall (By James Sullivan, Globe Correspondent)
- Voices Drinkers of unprocessed milk don’t want the government to put them to pasture (By Alex Beam, Globe Columnist)
- Movie Review
‘Please Give’ is a moral comedy that asks interesting questions (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)
- Movie Review
Documentary ‘Babies’ follows four newborns on three continents (By Wesley Morris, Globe Staff)
- Movie Review Quiet moments mean much in ‘The Exploding Girl’ (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)
- Stage Review ‘Hot Mikado’ moves with jazz and verve (By Louise Kennedy, Globe Staff)
- Stage Review ‘Farragut North’ presents a behind-the-scenes look at scheming political operatives (By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff)
- Three bands cover their favorite acts (By Jonathan Perry, Globe Correspondent)
- Television Review In season 4, ‘Friday Night Lights’ continues to shine (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Videos make OK Go a band worth watching (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- ART’s 2010-11 season will give new life to ‘Cabaret’ and other productions (By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff)
- Double Date Where the mods are happening (By Luke O'Neil, Globe Correspondent)
- G FORCE | TONI PENNACCHIA Toni Pennacchia discusses her ‘Womanimation!’ film festival (By Linda Matchan, Globe Staff)
- Movie Review
Lazy ‘Human Centipede’ conjoins clichés and exploitation (By Wesley Morris, Globe Staff)
- Classical Notes Concord Women’s Chorus and its conductor, Jane Ring Frank, mark happy milestones (By David Weininger, Globe Correspondent)
- Stages They Gotta Be Secret Agents duo find it easy to balance each other (By Joel Brown, Globe Correspondent)
- Book Review Drooling fanatic Steve Almond shares the joys of rock ’n’ roll obsession (By Scott McLennan, Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- On Demand picks 07demands (Boston Globe)
- Daily TV and radio guide (Boston Globe)
- Dear Margo Dear Margo: Dad says she owes him for childhood expenses (Boston Globe)
- Surfing the Net With Kids: barn owls (By Barbara Feldman, Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day ™ (Boston Globe)
- TODAY Nature’s way (By Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff)
- SUNDAY Tribute to Mary Lou Williams at Boston College (By Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff)
- TODAY ‘Blithe Spirit’ closes out season at Lyric Stage (By Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff)
- TODAY ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre (By Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff)
- TOMORROW Brian Stokes Mitchell at Sanders Theatre (By Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff)
- Movies opening this week (Boston Globe)
- Movie capsules (Boston Globe)
- Names Recalling the other Johnny D's (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity news Comedy Central at it again? (Boston Globe)
- Music Review Searching for common roots in plaintive music of Jerusalem (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
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