Published October 26, 2010

What’s news on a surprisingly warm Tuesday morning in Boston:

The Obama administration has awarded $32.5 million to help expand South Station. That should cover the permits and the environmental reviews. (Globe)

Gubernatorial candidates engaged in a staid debate, the last one before Election Day. “Maybe this is what 15 months of campaigning does. In the end, folks are just tired of the fight — even the candidates.” (WBUR)

• Watch the debate on ElectionWire

The BPL chief wants to keep branches open if funding is found. Amy Ryan’s comments were a “marked shift in tone.” (Dorchester Reporter)

The FBI raided the home of an ex-Raytheon engineer in Melrose. Richard Lloyd had tried to board a plane with a laptop he wasn’t supposed to have. (Herald)

Boston’s wave of violence is not letting up. A 30-year-old man was murdered in Dorchester on Monday night. (Globe)

Danroy Henry’s family wants the feds to take over the investigation of his death by police. A lawyer says the small New York state police department can’t handle a case this big. (AP)

The Democratic candidate for Rhode Island governor told President Obama to “shove it.” Frank Caprio is mad because Mr. Obama won’t endorse him; Caprio’s Republican opponent is a friend to the president. (Monitor)

Big round-up today. Did I miss anything?