Turmoil in Washington

Sessions: Meetings with Russian envoy not Trump-related

A spokeswoman said the meetings were related to the senator?s role on the Armed Services Committee, not his role in the campaign.

Said Senator Elizabeth Warren: ?We need Attorney General Jeff Sessions . . . to resign. We need it now.?

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Warren, Pelosi among those demanding AG?s resignation

?We need a real, bipartisan, transparent Congressional investigation into Russia,? said Elizabeth Warren.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/56ce540d-527a-42ef-91c1-a44cce1d778a.jpg In Obama?s last days, his aides tried to leave clues about Russian meddling

The aides had two aims: To ensure that such meddling wasn?t duplicated in the future, and to leave a clear trail of intelligence for investigators.

Metro

Marie Collins, shown with Cardinal Sean O?Malley, is a widely respected voice among survivors.

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O?Malley faces new challenge in role focusing on abuse

The Boston archbishop, a new member of a Vatican department handling the crisis, saw the sole abuse survivor on the commission step down.

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The 1-mile tunnel is backed by Representative Seth Moulton, and former governors Michael Dukakis and Bill Weld.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/11/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/18racedialoguepic06.jpg Many Boston public schools are said to have bad air

More than half of the city?s schools have poor or deficient air quality, linked to low student achievement and high rates of asthma.

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The former Patriots tight end has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in the deaths of two men in the South End in 2012.

Sports

Fort Myers, FL - 2/13/2017 - Red Sox Spring Training. Day One. Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale exits the Sox clubhouse as he heads out for a long toss session. Pitchers and catchers report for spring training at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers, FL. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Peter Abraham, Topic: 14Res Sox, LOID: 8.3.1623409229.

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CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Chris Sale hasn?t forgotten his alma mater

Sales? road to stardom was paved about 8½ miles from JetBlue Park, on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University.

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Celtics guard Avery Bradley (left) played masterful defense on Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics outplayed Cavaliers when it counted

Avery Bradley?s pressure defense was a key in stopping Cleveland.

Jimmy Garoppolo played well in his short stint last season, and teams have shown interest.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Is Jimmy Garoppolo really untouchable?

Garoppolo could be the Patriots? quarterback of the future ? or this could be a smoke screen.

Arts

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Brian Cullinan, a New Hampshire native, and Martha Ruiz were blamed by organizers for the end-of-show tumult.

Joe Sugar, a partner in Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina, toured the former copper pipe shop on Wednesday.

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ICA plans a major expansion ? across the harbor

The East Boston waterfront location will be filled with immersive artworks. Admission will be free ? a rarity for a Boston-area museum.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/01/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/AFP_M756W.jpg What?s behind that argument the Uber CEO had with his driver

The Uber driver confronted Travis Kalanick about declining fares.

New England Flower Exchange blooms in Chelsea

The flower wholesaler moved across the Tobin Bridge after being booted from its decades-old home in the South End.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/05/21/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Advance/Images/hot%20pockets%20-7272.png No, this Weymouth guy is not giving away 3,000 Hot Pockets

A Craigslist post advertising 3,000 boxes of free Hot Pockets seemed too good to be true. Turns out, it is.

Special reports

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/02/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/wiggs_Winnipesaukee_04.jpg The worst day in the history of Lake Winnipesaukee

On the morning of Feb. 11 ? Derby Day in New Hampshire ? everything looked postcard-perfect. But looks can be deceiving.

Investigations

Spotlight Follow up

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Officials at the prestigious school disclosed the sexual misconduct involving the former employees after a nine-month investigation.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/01/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Pap.jpg The Pap smear: groundbreaking, lifesaving ? and obsolete?

A growing number of scientists say the Pap test may be past its prime.