‘I’m planning my escape,’ Jennifer Martel said days before death

Speaking publicly for the first time since their daughter’s death, Brian and Patty Martel recall the warning signs of Jared Remy’s alleged abuse.

“We’ve gone from an excess of interventionism probably to an excess of isolationism — an instinct to want to button up in this global world and, you know, not necessarily exercise our leadership,” John Kerry said. “I don’t think we can afford to do that.”

In readying Yale speech, Kerry looks back, ahead

John Kerry issued a warning in ’66. Back at the school to address its graduating class, the secretary of state is rethinking his words.

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, a Harvard historian, was filmed in the HarvardX studio for her class, “Tangible Things.”

Harvard goes all in for online courses

Quietly, Harvard has built what amounts to an in-house production company to create massive open online courses.

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams was arrested and questioned by Northern Ireland police based on interviews reportedly given for the Boston College oral history project.

BC reflects on missteps in Northern Ireland project

The Belfast Project was flawed nearly from the start, critics say, a victim of careless legal vetting and minimal oversight.

The Patriots had Tom Brady’s air apparent in mind when they picked Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of last weekend’s draft.

AP/ File (left); Globe photo/File

Patriots’ Jimmy Garoppolo resembles Tom Brady

The Patriots had Brady’s air apparent in mind when they picked Garoppolo in the second round of last weekend’s draft.

Candidates quiet on repeal vote for Mass. casino law

Candidates running for governor and attorney general have resorted to sidestepping and evasion.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/skyline150-7799.jpg Awaiting casino outcome, Everett enclave faces change

Change to the Lynde could come at lightning speed should Steve Wynn gain approval to build a $1.2 billion casino.

Yvonne Abraham

Looks like Chelsea is getting the last laugh

After decades as a punchline, the city right over the Tobin has been steadily shaking off its corrupt and decrepit past.

Opinion

EDWARD L. GLAESER

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/18/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/glaeser_150px--90x90.png Happiness is overrated

Humans are willing to sacrifice happiness and satisfaction if the price is right – and we’re better off.

Address

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/17/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/editedbrady-bund-condo_e-2560--90x90.jpg How do you sell famous homes?

See how realtors roll out the red carpet for celebrities and fend off curiosity-seekers.

Books

new england writers at work

Kate Christensen collects little good luck charms.

For Kate Christensen, getting down to work takes effort

The Portland-based writer’s most recent book is “Blue Plate Special,” a memoir of food and other appetites.