Iran to offer more information on nuclear activities

The UN has been trying to determine whether Iran has been working on nuclear weapons.

AOL reverses unpopular retirement plan move

AOL had decided to pay 401(k) contributions in one lump sum at the end of the year, but reversed that decision after worker outcry.

Continued inaction expected from Congress

Congress is expected to do little on immigration, trade, and tax laws before the midterm elections, lawmakers and others said.

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley is widely considered to be Pope Francis’ closest American adviser.

Pope softening tone, not stance, O’Malley says

Cardinal Sean O’Malley cautions that those expecting major changes in church teachings are likely to be disappointed.

Officials said that more barriers will be set up along the Marathon route to separate the runners from the crowds.

Marathon security balances new rules, old ways

With two months to go before the Boston Marathon, officials are working at a feverish pace to lock in a comprehensive safety plan.

Greg Mably

Globe magazine

Can money buy happiness?

It’s experiences, even disappointing ones, that make us happy, researchers say.

“Just being up there and waiting, it’s been such a long road to Sochi and then the moment was here,” Jamie Anderson said.

Jamie Anderson gives US golden sweep in snowboard slopestyle

Her victory came a day after teammate Sage Kotsenburg won the men’s event.

Grady Sizemore is coming off injuries but could be competing with Jackie Bradley Jr.  for center field for the Red Sox.

Grady Sizemore says he’s healthy and ready to play

Sizemore missed the past two seasons due to injuries, but the Red Sox invited him to spring training and he could compete for center field.

Should the government pay you to be alive?

The “guaranteed basic income” almost became law in the US — and it’s having a revival now.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_glad2_met.jpg Gold medal for US in hypocrisy

Vladimir Putin can probably point to Fontbonne Academy and wonder about the criticism directed at Russia.