Alarm mounts over rise in abuse claims in Ukraine

Reports of beatings and abductions of demonstrators and activists, once seen as isolated, are now made quite regularly.

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Organizers hope to whet appetites by rebranding it as Dine Out Boston and addressing the one-price-fits-all rule.

‘Evidence exists’ that Christie knew of closures, ex-official says

The former official oversaw the New Jersey lane closures that are central to the scandal swirling around Gov. Chris Christie.

Strong opinions, salty language shared at ‘Whitey’ screening

Harsh words and catcalls marked a panel that was held after the screening of a documentary on James “Whitey” Bulger’s trial.

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Actors who write: Franco, Novak, Ringwald

One of the more unlikely modern trends is the number of actors, including James Franco, B.J. Novak, and Molly Ringwald, who are forging careers as fiction authors.

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The first 20 licenses were awarded, including locations in Boston, Brookline, and Newton, although no licenses were awarded in four counties.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/30/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/chin012814kidboxing_liv4.jpg Fighting for a comeback

With his South Boston gym featured in a new TV series, Peter Welch sees an opening to pay it forward by introducing kids to the sport.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/31/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Scot_Lehigh_150px-1253.jpg A strong early prospect for AG race

Maura Healey, a former assistant attorney general, is just the kind of person you want in politics.

Politics

Martha Coakley offers conflicting words on DCF

As a candidate for governor, Coakley has strongly criticized the Department of Children and Families, but strikes a different tone as attorney general.

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Movie Review

The Oscar-nominated documentary shorts screened at the Coolidge Corner include “Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall.”

Documentary shorts celebrate individuality

This year’s Oscar nominees aren’t as strong as last year’s contenders, but they showcase bravery and spiky individualism in refreshing ways.