Crimea votes overwhelmingly for secession

Ukraine’s government in Kiev said the vote was directed at gunpoint by Moscow, since Russian troops seized Crimea two weeks ago.

Pro-Russian protesters pushed past Ukrainian police in Donetsk.

Tensions erupt in Ukrainian city

Pro-Russian protesters broke into a government office in eastern Ukraine as Crimea voted on whether to secede.

Malaysia’s defense minister and acting transport minister, Hishamuddin Hussin, spoke in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Final words from jet came after systems shutdown

The last message from the missing jet’s pilots gave no indication of a problem, even though some systems had been disabled.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/Mvd6589870.jpg Panama Canal expansion to have impact on Boston

The canal expansion, combined with a plan to dredge Boston Harbor, could generate billions, Massport says.

Former Thomas Menino is seen in his office at Boston University on Friday.

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Menino vows to ‘beat back’ cancer

Thomas Menino on Sunday said, “I’m very confident on this.”

Small, low-key contingent of gay marchers in parade

The float with the rainbow canon fire and about 30 gay men marching received a warm welcome in the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

A rainbow flag at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in South Boston.

A St. Patrick’s Day parade without a mayor

Martin Walsh did not take part after parade organizers refused to allow openly gay participants.

State senator Linda Dorcena Forry was the new host of the annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.

Politicians gather for St. Patrick’s Day breakfast

The event is a yearly tradition in South Boston for politicos from throughout the area.

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Opinion | Dante ramos

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/14/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/ramosnew.jpg Will Mass. legalize marijuana before happy hour?

The differing prospects of happy hour and marijuana speak volumes about the political and cultural climate in Massachusetts.

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