House plans vote on ‘clean’ debt bill

Republican leaders plan to bring the bill on raising the debt ceiling with no strings attached to a vote.

A talented and ultra-adorable entertainer, Shirley Temple was America’s top box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, a record no other child star has come near.

Shirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85

A talented and ultra-adorable entertainer, Shirley Temple was America’s top box-office draw from 1935 to 1938.

Janet Yellen expects a ‘‘great deal of continuity’’ with her predecessor, Ben Bernanke.

Continued pullback in Fed stimulus likely, Yellen says

Janet Yellen expects a ‘‘great deal of continuity’’ with her predecessor, Ben Bernanke.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/delahunt150-10169.jpg Links to Delahunt disclosed late in marijuana bidding

The state public health commissioner’s ties to William Delahunt have raised eyebrows.

The sale comes about a week after Vertex, which relocated from Cambridge, formally opened its new home office in the Seaport District.

Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Billion-dollar deal highlights Seaport’s success

Calling it the “hottest market in the country,” a Newton real estate investment trust is buying two towers that house Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $1.1 billion.

Kevin Cullen

Addiction is the quiet killer on our streets

One local father knows first hand that until addiction is treated as a health problem, nothing will change.

Thomas Estey was handed a hamburger on a gluten-free bun by his mother, Lora, at their West Roxbury home.

Skeptics add to food allergy burden for parents

It takes a village to protect a child with allergies, but some parents say managing their kids’ diet has strained relations with friends and family.

Michael Sam is regarded as a mid-round pick (third to fifth round) at best.

Christopher L. Gasper

Michael Sam distraction angle is ridiculous

The undersized defender simply may not be good enough to make it in the NFL, but being openly gay shouldn’t harm his draft stock.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

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Mitt Romney’s flaws from the previous presidential election remain.