Keating says Americans must be vigilant at Sochi

US Representative William Keating returned from a trip to the site of the Winter Olympics and said that Americans who travel there should be safe if they take precautions.

Gambling panel hears pitches for Boston-area casinos

Mohegan Sun made a presentation for a casino in Revere while Steve Wynn talked about his proposal in Everett before the state gambling panel.

Governor Deval Patrick outlined his budget proposal at a press conference.

Patrick budget puts focus on education, transportation

Governor Deval Patrick’s $36.4 billion budget, unveiled today, increases spending by 4.9 percent.

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Tonight is expected to be dry and cloudy, with a low around 5 degrees and a wind chill value of minus-9 degrees.

Protesters clashed with police in central Kiev, Ukraine.

Ukraine opposition sets deadline for elections

Protesters issued an ultimatum to the Ukrainian president to call early elections within 24 hours, after at least two protesters were killed.

Jeff Green was defended by Bradley Beal of the Wizards. Green had 39 points, a season high.

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Celtics break road losing streak with overtime win

Jeff Green had 39 points and Phil Pressey added 20 points as the Celtics ended a 10-game road losing streak.

Tom Powers, owner of Light Power in the South End.

To thine old house be true

Many people who restore older homes have no interest in reproductions. Meet three business owners who help them find the authentic and the one-of-a-kind.

Emily Zilber has two MFA exhibitions opening in 2015.

MFA’s Emily Zilber discusses Boston’s craft community

The Museum of Fine Arts’ first Ronald C. and Anita L. Wornick Curator of Contemporary Decorative Arts talks about the MFA, contemporary craft, and her must-see pieces.

Masahiro Tanaka will have to get used to a bright spotlight in New York.

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Yankees taking action with Tanaka signing, as expected

Masahiro Tanaka is not a certain No. 1 starter, but the Yankees need help and believe he is worth the risk.

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Charles Derber and June Sekera

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We are suffering from a mushrooming public goods deficit.

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Target will stop offering health care coverage to part-time workers April 1.

Target scales back health coverage

Target says it will no longer offer health care coverage for its part-time workers, citing options available under the Affordable Care Act.