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The incredible untold story of America?s first police detectives

The nation's first detective squad was founded in 1846. — PAT KINSELLA FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

In crime-ridden 1840s Boston, five men launched a radical new approach to cracking cases.

Curt Schilling accuses ESPN commentators of racism

The former Red Sox pitcher discussed his firing by the network in a Sirius radio interview.

Innovation Economy

Robots looking for a good home

Reports began surfacing last month that Google is looking to offload Boston Dynamics, the robot maker it acquired in 2013.

Boston, MA - 4/27/2016 - Chris McNally of the city of Boston's Inspectional Services fills rat burrows with dry ice to exterminate them at the Central Burying Ground during a demonstration on how the extermination is done for a workshop on rodent extermination in Boston, MA, April 27, 2016. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff) — Keith Bedford/Globe staff

Boston?s new method of killing rats will give you the chills

The city is experimenting with a new way to kill rats ? dry ice.

Uber?s argument against tipping: Riders have a racial bias

The company responded to criticism from its drivers for refusing to add a tipping function to its app.

Gisele Bundchen steers clear of the elephant in the room on ?Tonight?

Instead, the supermodel taught Jimmy Fallon how to walk the runway.

Reports: Prescription drugs found with Prince at death scene

Several news organizations are reporting that prescription drugs were discovered with Prince when he was found dead in his Paisley Park home.

Miss Conduct

Advice: Should I skip a wedding where the groom is ?a bit of a jerk??

The wrinkle? People the guests want to see will be there.

Brigham nurses to protest contract talks

The union that represents more than 3,300 nurses at Brigham and Women?s Hospital is planning a picket next month.

No bail for driver in wild chase

Before the brief court hearing, Michael LeBlanc said he didn?t mean to hurt anybody.

infographic

How the wild chase unfolded

Police say Michael LeBlanc led authorities on a dramatic chase through several towns south of Boston Wednesday.

The CN Tower in Toronto. — Christopher Muther/Globe Staff

travel

Canada becomes a bargain hunters? dream

Head to Toronto to shop while the US dollar is strong.

Campaign 2016

Analysis

Why Fiorina pick makes less sense than Palin

Ted Cruz, like John McCain with Sarah Palin, was looking for a game-changing moment when he selected Carly Fiorina as his running mate. This wasn?t it.

Boehner has choice words for Cruz

Among other insults, former Speaker John Boehner called Ted Cruz ?Lucifer in the flesh.?

Logan to LaGuardia for $49? Yes, please

JetBlue announced the introductory offer as prepares to offer daily nonstop service to LaGuardia airport starting Oct. 31.

St. George?s trustees agree to steps after meeting with victims

School trustees agreed to several actions to help victims of alleged sex abuse, including reparation talks.

A rundown on Boston-area college commencements

Cue ?Pomp and Circumstance? ? it?s college commencement season once again in the region.

Jack Connors stands by Walsh

The legendary Boston ad man and philanthropist defends the mayor against his connection to a federal probe.

Social issues to return to the forefront on GOP trail

It?s the first time such issues as abortion, gay marriage, and transgender rights could take center stage since March.

Daily life: April 2016

A look at moments captured by photographers around the world in the month of April.

Life sciences

STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.

Globe must-reads

$Woburn, MA., 04/21/16, Paul Grady (rear of photo) has lunch in the cafeteria of the sober house. This is a story about a new certification program for sober homes. Twelve Step Education Program of New England has not yet gone through the certification process. Suzanne Kreiter\Globe staff$