HUD examines Chelsea agency
Federal agents questioned Chelsea Housing Authority employees after their boss resigned amid an uproar over his $360,000 compensation, which he concealed from state officials.
US unemployment rate dips to 9%, but hiring slows
The US economy continued at a slow pace as employers added 80,000 jobs in October, the fewest in four months.
Brian McGrory
Big payday for power players
Along with exorbitant salaries, NStar executives are poised to see multimillion-dollar windfalls in the proposed merger with Northeast Utilities.
Developer donated to Calif. treasurer
Arthur Winn’s campaign to generate funding for the Columbus Center included more than $40,000 in donations to former California state treasurer Phil Angelides.
Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff
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The Google mind
Employees at Google, our top medium employer, often credit smart colleagues with making the workplace vibrant and interesting.
Top Places to Work | The rankings
Top large, medium, and small employers
For the 2011 Top Places to Work rankings, 237 organizations employing a total of nearly 200,000 people went all the way through the survey process. The results were compiled in the three charts that list the top 40 small, 35 medium, and 25 large employers.
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“I don’t understand why anyone would think the US government should run on 140 characters or less.”
Representative Barney Frank, on Twitter
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Columnists
Metro
Two teens arraigned in Dorchester shootings
Nyasani Watt and Sheldon Mattis were held without bail following the Sept. 25 fatal shooting of Jaivon Blake, who was killed just a few doors from his home.
Business
Corzine resigns from MF Global
Securities firm MF Global announced today that Jon Corzine has resigned as chairman and CEO and will decline a severance package worth $12.1 million.
Politics
Perry tries for comeback in Iowa
Rick Perry is ramping up his campaign in Iowa, launching new ads and spending more time in the state Republicans say could make or break his White House bid.
Nation & World
Poorest of poor reach record: 1 in 15
The ranks of America’s poorest people have climbed to a record high as the housing bust pushed many urban poor into suburbs and shriveled jobs and income.
Sports
Giants fortifying defense as they prepare for Patriots
The vaunted pass rush that once foiled Tom Brady is still stout. Of bigger concern is the run defense that Justin Tuck said is almost nonexistent.
Movies
Movie Review
‘Like Crazy’ is a tiny film with big hype
How you feel about this Sundance-winning film will depend on how you feel about puppy love in all its silliness and glory.
Arts
For choreographer Aszure Barton, dance is ever evolving
At 36, Aszure Barton is one of the world’s most promising contemporary dance makers.
Special reports
Globe Spotlight Report
Under the influence
Full coverage of the Globe’s investigation into OUI acquittal rates.
Opinion
“If we control humanity’s inadvertent damage, we can fully rejoice in each new person."
Edward L. Glaeser, on world population growth
Ideas
“The only thing we may know about education is that inquisitive kids respond to it.”
Paul Nix, on exam schools