Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidential election

Francois Hollande defeated French President Nicolas Sarkozy as voters handed control of the second-biggest European economy to the Socialists for the first time in 17 years.

Democrats doubling down on swing states

Democrats have already poured almost $25 million into key states where the get-out-the-vote ground game could tip the Electoral College in a potentially tight contest.

Certificate programs increasing in popularity

For those short on time and funds, certificate programs offer an alternative way to train for better paying careers.

Gambling panel didn’t delve into abuse case

The chairman of the state’s gambling commission relied on news reports to vet interim executive director Carl Stanley McGee, who faced sexual assault charges in 2007.

Power play: the 2012 Summer movies preview

Action is the name of the game this summer, and it’s not just men in tights.

Sunday Basketball Notes

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/05/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_celtshawks17_spts--90x90.jpg Flip Saunders reunited with Kevin Garnett

Saunders, who was Garnett’s first NBA coach, is working as an adviser for the Celtics during their playoff run in what could be KG’s final season.

These drawings, from a vintage building plan book, show the suburban ranch in all its glory.

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Ranch housing style makes a comeback

Once ridiculed by buyers, this one-story abode with a Mad Men vibe is finding new fans.

Bob Ryan

Football tests limits of our conscience

Mounting evidence demonstrates that anyone choosing to play football enters into complete caveat emptor territory. You clearly do so at your own physical risk.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2011/08/05/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/05books1.jpg A conversation with Ben Mezrich

The New York Times best-selling author discusses his novels “Bringing Down the House” and “The Social Network.”

BostonGlobe.com exclusives

Growing demand for spiritual directors
Barbara Quintiliani performs Verdi’s Requiem, a signature work in her repertoire. in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Barbara Quintiliani’s most serious challenge yet

Sunday Baseball Notes

Mariano Rivera’s injury throws curve at AL East teams

Sunday Hockey Notes

On Bruins power play, there must be movement
Acadia National Park: A peaceful dawn breaks at Monument Cove.

Classic spring landscapes that await your camera

HBO’s “Girls” has been criticized for not featuring any lead cast members of color.

Critic’s Notebook

Struggling with the diversity challenge on TV
Bryn Terfel in “Das Rheingold” at the Metropolitan Opera, which has been rolling out “Ring” productions over the last two seasons.

Arts | third ear

The Met’s digital Valhalla

The Word

Dude, this headline is so meta
Secrets Marquis Los Cabos provides an all-inclusive, adults-only experience for guests.

All-inclusive resorts come of age
Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell received an honorary degree and gave the commencement address.

Powell tells NU graduates world needs them

Reports link Law to crackdown on nuns
Chen Guangcheng (left) spoke with US ambassador to China Gary Locke as they left the embassy for a hospital in Beijing on May 2, 2012.

Dissident’s saga watched by Bostonians

Sports

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ON BASKETBALL

Tracy McGrady’s star turns are fleeting

For a stretch of time in Game 3 against the Celtics, the 32-year-old Hawk reminded the nationally televised audience of his once-cherished offensive prowess.

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Foxborough casino foes get most financial backing

Candidates opposed to gambling hold a commanding fund-raising lead heading into Monday’s contest for posts on the Foxborough Board of Selectmen.

Columnists

JOAN VENNOCHI

Obama’s ex-girlfriends featured in new book
Bill Gates presents what was called a “tablet PC” at Microsoft headquarters in 2000.

jeff jacoby

Thanks, Obama, but wealth is not theft

Yvonne Abraham

Big Dig left city with ugly network of tunnels

Bob Ryan

Football tests limits of our conscience

JOANNA WEISS

Big drama and bigger egos in Edwards’ court
Stephen Perez, Jr. was shot in the Theatre District.

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Boston’s deadliest hour

Dan Shaughnessy

Hawks should be easier prey for Celtics

opinion | Adrian Walker

Getting away for his future

Love Letters

Fool her three times, shame on her?
Bill and Giuliana Rancic star in a reality show that took a very serious turn.

Joan Wickersham

When reality TV collides with reality

SCOT LEHIGH

Brown needs to tackle the big issues

Brian McGrory

Zakim Bridge leaves us blue

Arts

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Though Trinidad Ramkissoon still considers himself to be a member of his ‘‘second family,’’ he has spent the past couple of years distancing himself from the world gangs represent.

A second act for a boy named Trinidad

Two paths diverged in his Cambridge neighborhood — the gang and the stage — and Trinidad Ramkissoon chose both. But now he is following the footlights toward safety.

Politics

Political Intelligence

Democrat Elizabeth Warren has been fielding questions about her income taxes and ancestry.

Senate candidates’ forthrightness put to test

The leading candidates in the Mass. US Senate race have faced a variety of situations in recent days that offered atypical testimony to their forthrightness.

Business

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ON THE JOB

Dreaming up new online video game ideas

Jason Krupat, 38, is the mastermind behind the games launched by GSN, a multimedia entertainment company and creator of the online Wheel of Fortune.

Nation & World

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The head of Greece's Syriza party, Alexis Tsipras (giving the thumbs-up sign), celebrated with supporters in Athens Sunday.

Greek parties vow bailout changes after vote

Voters on Sunday dealt a massive blow to the decades-old dominance of the country’s two main parties, the socialist PASOK and conservative New Democracy.

Travel

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Jake Jermanok takes an unexpected dip in the Kananaskis River.

A family adventure in the Canadian Rockies

Rafting the rapids and climbing the heights, a family of four finds new paths to adventure in the splendor of Alperta’s alpine wonderland.

Books

Book Review

‘Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens’ by Andrea Wulf

An unlikely saga traces the harrowing adventures of an 18th century global team tracking Venus to determine the dimensions of the solar system.

“I’m doing good things now, because I want to. But I also have connections to my old life, because I have to. But in the end, this theater thing? This is my life.”

Cambridge teen Trinidad Ramkissoon 

Magazine

The cover for the May 6 2012 issue

Homes for sale for $250,000, $500,000, $750,000, and $1 million
The cover for the April 29 2012 issue

Dying wishes expected to be decided on November ballot
The cover for the April 22 2012 issue

144 free things to do around Boston
The cover for the April 15 2012 issue

In an artist’s garden

Opinion

“If Mitt Romney wins the presidency ... he should reserve his deepest gratitude for the Supreme Court.”

Neal Gabler 

Ideas

“Officials deny they’re in competition, but as Asia’s economies expand, the record suggests that they are using space to demonstrate military power, technological might, and political prestige over their neighbors.”

James Clay Moltz