To end the anguish, drop the death penalty

In their own words, Bill and Denise Richard explain their reasoning behind opposing the death penalty in the Marathon bombing case.

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Carmen Ortiz said the views of victims and survivors ?have been heard and have played a role? in the case?s handling.

Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas passed on some knowledge to kids at a basketball clinic at Waltham Boys and Girls Club in Waltham.

For Isaiah Thomas, long road to success ended in Boston

The point guard landed in Boston at the trade deadline and spearheaded the Celtics? charge to the playoffs.

Brad Stevens?s Celtics finished 24-12 to secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Wrong Boston team made the playoffs

The team that was built to win lost, while the team that was built to lose won.

Ranking the top 10 Republican hopefuls in N.H.

The Globe has ranked the prospects of the top 10 Republican candidates in the Granite State, followed by the rest in alphabetical order.

Phuli Cohan was told her insurer would not cover removal of a healthy breast on the eve of her cancer surgery.
Ariel Holmes of Northborough, with her husband, Scott, was eventually granted coverage.

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When an insurer says no to surgery

The cases of eight women denied coverage for double mastectomies raise questions about how procedures will be covered amid pressure to control costs.

New England Patriots football quarterback Tom Brady (left) with his father, Tom Brady Sr., at a golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., in 2006.

Tom Brady?s father among group seeking archbishop?s removal

The group is asking Pope Francis to remove the San Franciso archbishop due to an ?an atmosphere of division and intolerance.?

?I learned a lot about snow removal I didn?t know,?? Governor Baker said in an interview Wednesday.

Baker?s first months win high marks

As the GOP governor approaches his 100th day, many agree he has gained footing at a point when past governors often foundered.

The MIT system uses a method called electrodialysis.

MIT team makes clean water from the sun

Scientists, including MIT?s, are competing to find new ways to take the salt out of water for a thirsty world.

WEEI talk show host John Dennis expects he?ll be on a leave of absence for 4-5 weeks.

SPORTS MEDIA

WEEI empathetic as John Dennis checks into rehab

?I give him a lot of credit,?? said Phil Zachary, the vice president and market manager for WEEI?s parent company.

Second trial, appeal mean much for Hernandez

The stakes will remain high as Aaron Hernandez appeals his life sentence and stands trial for the killing of two other men.

None of the MBTA board members mentioned any calls for resignations during their monthly meeting on Wednesday.

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Officials resist T oversight changes

After the governor asked the board that oversees the T to resign, some key officials questioned the need for new oversight.

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The move comes after the Globe reported that foreign grants to a Boston-based Clinton charity doubled from 2010 to 2013.

Adrian Walker

For 2024 bid to succeed, Walsh has to take ownership

Our Olympics bid is floundering, and its leadership has lost credibility. Only one person can step into the breach.

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The 10 richest schools, including Harvard and MIT, hold more than a third of the total wealth in all of higher education.

Biogen?s ?Raising the Bar? group (from left): Nadine Cohen, Susan Alexander, Lynne Sullivan, Paula Cobb, Samantha Budd Haeberlein, and Carmen Bozic.

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Shirley Leung

For women, business as unusual at Biogen

The Cambridge biotech giant wants to help other companies put women on their boards.

The slogan on banners promoting this year?s Boston Marathon can be seen as having a double meaning.

Boston Marathon?s promoters find a tough balancing act

Two years after the tragic bombings, marketing the prestigious race is a delicate task.

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The former Md. governor and possible 2016 contender backed a higher minimum wage and Social Security expansion.

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New Eataly food emporium nears deal to open in Boston

The emporium is a mix of food stores and produce stands and would take over the Prudential food court while adding rooftop dining.

Marathon trial podcast

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This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

Opinion

Andrew Zimbalist

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Other countries lose money on the Olympics, we are told, but when a US city hosts, it runs a surplus.

The Big Picture

Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Cherry blossoms

From Japan to Washington, D.C., people gather to relish the beauty of the blooming cherry tree.