Malcolm: The Boston years

After a long trip from Michigan, the red-haired teenager stepped down from the Greyhound bus, starting his walk into history with those first steps at the terminal at Park Square in Boston. More »

In Conn., prep school dream nearing reality

HARTFORD, Conn. - From the basement of the Hartford YWCA on the corner of Broad Street and Farmington Avenue, Patrick R. Moore has a vision. More »

Nubia museum head links Boston, Egypt

ASWAN, Egypt - The Nubia Museum sits on a hill just up from the floating line of cruise ships moored on the Nile River. More »

Obama attacks, links McCain to Bush economic policies

GRESHAM, Ore. - After challenging John McCain on foreign policy, Democrat Barack Obama fired off a new broadside linking the likely Republican nominee with President George W. Bush's unpopular economic policies, a tactic he is likely to rely on as part of his general election strategy. More »

Kenya farmers don't see profit in high food prices

NDEFFO, Kenya - Sam Maina's corn plants should be as tall as his hoe, well over the head of his 3-year-old son. More »

Dudley site 'demolition' next step in renewal plan

Development in Dudley Square received a huge jolt last week as Mayor Thomas M. Menino presided over a ceremonial demolition of a portion of the site that once housed the historic Ferdinand furniture building. More »