‘Egregious’ misconduct in drug lab cases, SJC rules
Defendants who pleaded guilty to drug charges in cases tied to the scandal are entitled to a presumption of misconduct on the state’s part.
EU to provide Ukraine with aid worth $15b
Wednesday’s offer matched the Russian bailout offered to former Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych.
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Firms using license plate scanners to track the public
While debate about the technology has centered on police use, business has adopted the scanners with remarkably few limits.
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John L. Allen Jr.
Pope Francis strikes back at church critics on sex abuse
Francis issued a strong defense both of the church and Pope Benedict XVI, saying “no one has done more” to combat exploitation of children.
Marilyn Riseman, beacon of Boston style, dies at 86
Mrs. Riseman was a party-circuit fixture and a onetime owner of a national chain of avant-garde clothing stores.
Summer fun takes a back seat to college resume-building
Amid escalating competition, summer has become a pricey, crunch time for students seeking to get into elite and even not-so-elite colleges.
Shirley Leung
Is this a stock market bubble? No, because mom is quiet
It’s usually easy to spot a bubble: when mom starts giving stock tips. But the market gains since the recession appear to be built on solid ground.
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Sports
Jarrod Saltalamacchia: Red Sox were low bidder
The ex-Sox catcher said he didn’t want to leave Boston, but said the team never offered him a deal that was comparable to his other offers.
Metro
Medical marijuana dispensary seeks new site
After facing a barrage of criticism, the owners of a proposed dispensary on Boston’s Boylston Street said they are negotiating for a new site.
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Nation & World
Putin talks tough as tensions ease in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said Russia has no intention “to fight the Ukrainian people” but reserves the right to use force.
Politics
Daniel Hunt nominated for Martin Walsh seat
Hunt won the Democratic nomination in a special election to succeed Mayor Walsh in the state House.
Business
$100m upgrade for Logan’s international terminal
Foreign travel is the fastest-growing segment at Logan, necessitating the renovations to Terminal E.
Arts
Post-‘Pippin,’ Andrea Martin juggles memoir, plays
Martin may have two Broadway plays lined up but she also has a day job — author.
Food & dining
Winter weighs on us in more ways than one
Studies say that during the winter months, we gain on average one pound if we’re not already overweight, more if we are.
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