Ukraine announces ‘anti-terrorist’ operation

A day after clashes between police and protesters killed 25, Ukraine’s Security Service said actions by “radical and extremist groups” threaten lives.

Critics’ calls for tougher pain pills are resisted

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

Tuukka Rask greeted Russia’s Alexander Ovechkin after Finland’s victory.

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Finland 3, Russia 1

Russia eliminated by Tuukka Rask, Finland

Rask (37 saves) was outstanding in shutting down the host country as Finland advanced to the hockey semifinals.

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

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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.

Edward Rizzotto, a retired National Park Service manager, recalled the old map of Long Wharf Park in Boston.

Map upends long fight over restaurant in Boston

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

Mayor Martin Walsh (left) named John Barros to be the city’s first chief of economic development.

Shirley Leung

Taking time picking the next BRA chief

A popular parlor game is guessing who the next BRA chief is. Guess what? Mayor Walsh is in no rush on a decision.

Jim Rice, left, greeted David Ortiz with a hug when the designated hitter arrived at spring training on Monday.

On Baseball

David Ortiz should blame his agent

If Ortiz is unhappy about his deal, he should blame his agent, who allowed him to settle for a 2-year, $30 million contract.

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.