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Chism sentenced to at least 40 years; family calls it ?unacceptable?

Peggie Ritzer said the sentence for the teenager who killed her daughter, Colleen Ritzer, was not tough enough.

Ritzer?s mother recalls ?the day evil crossed her path?

Colleen Ritzer?s family and friends delivered emotional victim impact statements before Philip Chism was sentenced.

Alex Speier

Who owned the infamous Fenway gorilla suit?

The identity of the supplier of the gorilla suit in which Theo Epstein exited Fenway Park in 2005 is finally revealed.

Dan Shaughnessy

Dombrowski making his presence known with Red Sox

In his first spring training with Boston, the Red Sox president of baseball operations has been highly visible.

Alex Speier

What does Eduardo Rodriguez have in common with Andy Pettitte?

The young lefthander showed the potential to dominate while producing a largely strong overall performance.

Yes, you can make sushi with doughnuts

But we have some other ideas, too.

Buzzsaw

In ?American Crime,? an honest portrayal of gay teens in crisis

Two astonishing young actors have made this season of ?American Crime? must-watch TV.

?Game of Thrones? author George R.R. Martin teases twist in new book

Martin said that ?Winds of Winter,? will contain a twist that involves a character who?s been killed off in the show.

Peter Wolf returns with a new album and tour

The J. Geils frontman is set to release ?A Cure For Loneliness? and then hit the road for a series of shows.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stood with Republican front-runner Donald Trump during a campaign event in Forth Worth, Texas, Friday. — LM Otero/Associated Press

Donald Trump punches back with Chris Christie endorsement

The announcement displays a rare political savvy for a candidate who has disavowed any endorsements.

Baker won?t join Christie in Trump endorsement

Charlie Baker, who endorsed Chris Christie, made it clear he won?t be jumping on the Donald Trump bandwagon with him.

In Mass., Sanders-Clinton split could leave lasting fissures

If Hillary Clinton loses the March 1 primary, the party establishment here risks backlash from left-leaning rank and file voters who back her opponent.

5 dead, including gunman, after standoff in Washington state

Authorities say the gunman killed four people in a home in rural Washington state before fatally shooting himself after an hourslong standoff.

Cease-fire agreement goes into effect across Syria

The Islamic State group and Al Qaeda?s branch in Syria, the Nusra Front, are excluded from the US-brokered cease-fire.

Federal agents bust owner of New Bedford fishing business

The owner of one of the largest commercial fishing businesses in the Northeast was charged with falsifying records to evade federal fishing quotas.

?Whitey? Bulger placed in solitary confinement for sexual activity

James ?Whitey? Bulger, who is serving a life sentence at a Florida prison, was accused of violating a regulation prohibiting sexual activity.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

The force of speaking truth to power

There?s an old saying that ? roughly paraphrased ? goes like this: Bad things happen when good people remain silent.

Zika infections confirmed in 9 pregnant women in US

The government says two of the pregnancies ended in abortions and one baby was born with a brain defect.

Opinion & Ideas

Editorial

When Bernie Sanders voted to strip funding for gun research

As a congressman from Vermont, Bernie Sanders voted with the GOP to strip funding for federal research on gun violence.

Life sciences

STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.

Ground Game

The best zingers from Thursday?s GOP debate

As the Republican presidential field gets smaller, the intraparty politics are becoming more vicious.

The Big Picture

Chinese opera in Thailand

The Chinese New Year celebration ended with opera performances in Bangkok, Thailand, home to the largest overseas Chinese community in the world.

Globe must-reads

epa05182293 Swiss Gianni Infantino, Candidate for FIFA President, waves after the second vote for the Election for a new FIFA President, at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2016 held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, 26 February 2016. The Extraordinary FIFA Congress is being held in order to vote on the proposals for amendments to the FIFA Statutes and choose the new FIFA President. EPA/ENNIO LEANZA

New president Gianni Infantino pledges to restore FIFA?s image

New Clinton ad features Gabrielle Giffords

?Straight Outta Compton?? is about the creation of the rap group NWA.

ACADEMY AWARDS

?Straight Outta Compton? co-writer is Oscar nominee

5 Things

What you need to know about fighting a parking ticket

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

When will minorities be the majority?

Cream and sugar on the campaign trail ?16

Lands? End apologizes for feature on Gloria Steinem

Miss Conduct

Advice: When mom and grandma disagree about parenting

UMass Dartmouth students stood outside Pine Dale Hall as authorities investigated Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev?s dorm room in 2013.

Could ?Patriots Day? be filmed at UMass Dartmouth?

Justina Pelletier (right) and her parents met with the media in front of the State House Thursday.

Parents of Justina Pelletier sue Children?s Hospital

Stars rock on with help of Revere voice coach

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone arrived at a press conference held to respond to criticism by Wynn Resorts over delays to its planned Everett casino.

Somerville?s Curtatone doesn?t shy away from a fight

Sports

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Bruins enjoying family time ahead of Carolina game

The team brought a slew of male relatives along on Friday?s trip to face the Hurricanes.

Metro

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North Atlantic right whales are feeding and exploring in Cape Cod Bay.

North Atlantic right whales arriving off Mass. coast

Take heed ? the whales are out there, feeding and exploring in Cape Cod Bay.

Capital

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was in Manchester last month to support Hillary Clinton.

Capital Source

Marty Walsh watches ?Seinfeld,? ?Grey?s Anatomy?

What else does Mayor Martin Walsh watch when he?s not running the city?

Columnists

Wilmington-04/10/2012-The Boston Bruins practiced at Ristuccia Arena for their playoff games with the Washington Capitals starting on Thursday. Coach Claude Julien goes over a play with the players. Boston Globe staff Photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Claude Julien has been the point person for the Bruins

US Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is seen on television in the CNN filing room during the GOP debate on Thursday.

Adrian Walker

Massachusetts Republican leaders have no idea how to stop Donald Trump

Suffolk Construction Company CEO John Fish.

Shirley Leung

Following the Massachusetts money in the presidential race

Boston police Sergeant Detective Danny Keeler crossed Boylston Street on Wednesday, his last day of work.

KEVIN CULLEN

A hard-charging cop retires

The Prouty Garden in Boston Children's Hospital.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

The immeasurable value of Prouty Garden

Actor Danny Glover introduced Senator Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Feb. 21.

SCOT LEHIGH

For Clinton and Sanders, it?s all about the messaging

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, introduced Hillary Clinton at a rally in Iowa on Jan. 23.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Clinton, Trump, and the battle over Planned Parenthood

02/23/16: Fort Myers, FL: Red Sox DH David Ortiz is pictured as he has a laugh around the batting cage during today's workout. Spring Training for Red Sox players continued at Jet Blue South.(Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:spring training

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

In opening remarks, Big Papi hits it out of the park

President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuba's President Raul Castro during a bilateral meeting at UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 29, 2015.