July 25, 2004

Sept 11 commission's book-length report shows that much of what had been common wisdom about attacks at start of panel's investigation was wrong; 567-page report corrects historical record in ways large and small and shatters myths that might otherwise have been accepted as truth for generations; finds that hijackers repeatedly broke law in entering United States, that Osama bin Laden may have micromanaged attacks but did not pay for them, that intelligence agencies had considered threat of suicide hijackings, and that Pres Bush received Aug 2001 briefing on evidence of continuing domestic terrorist threats from Al Qaeda; Thomas H Kean, chairman of bipartisan commission, is credited by other commissioners as reason panel's report is unanimous; findings detailed; photo (L)

Comment on some market forces inspiring design of Toyota's new Scion line of cars (M)

Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees, 11-10; Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo hits Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez with pitch, prompting Rodriguez to verbally spar with Arroyo and Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek; Varitek then throws punch at Rodriguez and both benches empty as players rush onto field; photos (M)

Article on renewed popularity of Boston terriers, which can be seen in variety of current ad and marketing campaigns; cycle is already beginning to wane in New York City, as new exotic breeds take over; photos (M)

Profile of Boston, Mass, host city of Democratic National Convention and multifaceted metropolis that is combination of old image and new reality; Boston is more politically complex than it used to be; drawing (M)