Topic: Boston

Obama's Wall Street speech: Days of reckless greed over

Homing pigeon faster than Internet? In S. Africa, the answer's yes.

Frustrated by Africa's unreliable service, a business needing to send 4GB of data 50 miles put Winston the pigeon up against the Web – and Winston won.

Could a Republican win Kennedy’s Senate seat?

Democrats dominate in Massachusetts, but a small GOP field, possibly including Andrew Card from the Bush administration, will try for the seat.

A warmer world could make current airport runways too short

Global warming

Interview: Jay Leno on the evolution of political satire

Classic review: House

The drama of house-building.

Job losses slow, but US unemployment hits 9.7 percent

Ethnic malls are buzzing

They skipped the slump. Do these niche stores offer lessons for mainstream retailers?

Drawn unerringly toward home

Like sea turtles, I've traveled far. Unlike them, I haven't felt the tug of one place.

Senator Kennedy eulogized by his sons and President Obama

“My father taught me even our most profound losses are survivable. He taught me nothing was impossible.”

Kennedy and Obama’s bond: recent but strong

The president on Saturday will eulogize the man who gave him a crucial endorsement during the 2008 campaign.

Kennedy and immigration: He changed the face of America

The senator's career-long crusade for a more open America had a profound effect on who lives in the country now. Like JFK, he said the US is a nation of immigrants.

Schools say no knee-jerk flu closures this fall

More than 700 schools closed last year, but that may not be the best thing to do. Other steps are being urged to protect public health.

Fla. man in credit card data theft accepts plea

Albert Gonzalez of Miami was charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in federal courts in New York and Boston.

Climate-change supercomputer causes pollution storm

For Massachusetts mourners, Kennedy was 'one of their own'

The long line of Bay Staters waiting to pay their last respects to the senator Thursday was evidence of the intimate and powerful connection he had with his home state.

Can bikes and cars share the road?

The Maples Stories

John Updike’s 18 stories charting the marriage and divorce of Joan and Richard Maples.

Opinion: Mr. Obama, Hebron is an eternal home for Jews

Eighty years after a massacre of Jews here and despite ongoing Arab threats, we yearn for peace. But will Obama's pressure on settlements force us to leave?

Out of work? This week's top 10 job offers.

Obama, Mubarak seek fresh start to strained US-Egypt ties

The two met at the White House Tuesday. Obama sees Egypt as potentially a helpful player in moving the Middle East peace process forward.

Public service is cool again

Peace Corps and others see ’60s-style interest from recent grads.

Difference Maker People making a difference: Sheridan Conisbee

This founder of a nonprofit rescue organization finds homes for Bangkok's street dogs.

Tough times lead to more worker furloughs – just ask Chicago

Tightening belts this way costs businesses and government less than layoffs. But it’s tough on families.

Do Iran’s hard-liners really believe ‘velvet revolution’ plot?

The indictment of more than 100 Iranians being tried en masse for opposing the regime opens a window onto the world view of those who fear change most.