Walsh’s hires haven’t reflected city’s diversity

A Globe analysis of payroll records found that the first wave of new hires was overwhelmingly white and predominantly male.

Ariz. lawmakers approve religious freedom bill

The proposal would allow business owners asserting their beliefs to refuse service to gay people.

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Lawyers for the Marathon bombing suspect also alleged that prison officials have tried to screen documents that they bring to the facility.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/21/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/e20cffcb145d4c90a80ac39f22345cee-e20cffcb145d4c90a80ac39f22345cee-0.jpg Little sign of ease in Ukraine tensions

President Viktor Yanukovych lost at least a dozen political allies including the mayor of the capital, Kiev.

Stephen Lovekin

Sting launches ‘Last Ship’ and tour with Paul Simon

The former Police-man and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is embarking on a theatrical adventure with a good friend.

Seth Meyers is ready to take on the world

As “Weekend Update” anchor and head writer on “Saturday Night Live” for the past 12 years, Meyers is used to staying up late and cracking wise.

Red Sox owner John Henry (left) and GM Ben Cherington talk as they walk in the outfield of a practice field.

Dan Shaughnessy

For Red Sox, everything is awesome

Manager John Farrell had only good things to say after the much-anticipated first full-squad workout.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_devalpatrick2_met.jpg Patrick criticizes use of restraints on mentally ill

Patrick’s comments came as he announced a multi-faceted program with the goal of reducing recidivism by prison inmates by 50 percent.

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Alex Beam

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/20/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/beam_90.jpg Serious drought? Not in L.A.

Parts of California are seeing a severe drought, but not the cities that prepared for just such an occurrence.

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The week ahead: Theater

A guide to area performances and exhibits, including “For Bob: Boston Painting to Benefit Robert Ferrandini” at Gallery NAGA.