Critics’ calls for tougher pain pills are resisted

Pharmaceutical industry pushback and a ponderous federal bureaucracy have kept abuse-resistant pills from widespread adoption.

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An old map outlining the edge of Long Wharf as protected space has derailed the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s plans.

Shirley Leung

Taking time picking the next BRA chief

With so much change in the air, Mayor Walsh’s decision to be patient with his search may be the best course of action.

East Boston attacks leave women wary, on edge

Police are searching for the men behind an unusual cluster of attacks in East Boston and an additional attack in the North End.

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The Ukrainian president blamed opposition leaders for the deadly violence that erupted between riot police and protesters.

Brian McCloskey grabbed and admonished a UNH player in a game.

Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff

Heated exchange puts UNH coach’s career on hold

Veteran women’s hockey coach Brian McCloskey grabbed and admonished a player in a game, an altercation that cost him his job.

Dan Shaughnessy

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Victorino was as good, and as popular, as any of the players who produced the magical postseason run of 2013.

Edward Snowden’s leak of NSA documents raised similar privacy questions as the ones in the case before the SJC.

Mass. SJC rules warrants needed for data searches

With the NSA under siege for collecting phone data, Massachusetts’ highest court said that a similar practice is not allowed in the state.

The state and the city of Boston have fared well, but other cities and towns face a salt shortage.

Suppliers struggle to keep up road salt stocks

Though Massachusetts has kept road salt in stock, some municipalities have said their supply is running low.

Opinion

Haider Javed Warraich

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The roots of the heroin epidemic are clear: It is strongly related to the spread of prescription drug abuse.