Legislature OK’s ban on ‘upskirt’ photos

The bill passed a day after the state’s highest court ruled that the law aimed at stopping voyeurism does not apply to taking photos up a woman’s skirt.

Crimea separation would violate law, Obama says

The remarks were President Obama’s first since Crimean lawmakers unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia.

Cleaning company ordered to pay $1m in back wages

A Peabody cleaning contractor went to great lengths to keep from paying its employees overtime, according to a US Department of Labor investigation.

Judge appoints lawyer for Tsarnaev friend

Robel Phillipos is charged with lying to investigators in the Marathon bombing case.

First responders from across the country organized a convoy to wish seven-year-old Tyler Seddon a happy birthday.

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First responders from across the country organized a convoy to wish 7-year-old Tyler Seddon a happy birthday.

Well-wishers held signs at the Austin T. Levy Elementary School for their classmate, Tyler Seddon,

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Well-wishers held signs at the Austin T. Levy Elementary School in Burrillville, R.I., for their classmate.

ThThe convoy made its way down Route 102 in Rhode Island.

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The convoy made its way down Route 102.

Tyler was checked over by Burrillville Police Sergeant Brian Pitts.

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Tyler was checked over by Burrillville Police Sergeant Brian Pitts.

A police officer shot photos from a sunroof in the convoy.

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A police officer shot photos from a sunroof in the convoy.

R.I. boy battling cancer gets to be chief for the day

An estimated 1,000 first responders came from as far away as Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky to celebrate the 7-year-old’s birthday.

Members of the Sanford High School color guard of Sanford, Me., twirled flags while marching in last year’s St. Patrick's Day Parade.   (AP File Photo/Steven Senne)

The Podium

The St. Patrick’s Day parade — then and now

Journalist Chuck Colbert recalls what it was like as a gay man to march in the parade.

Steve Serge is 23 and has 403,000 followers on Youtube and 30,000 Twitter followers.

Tech Lab

Making a living as a professional video game player

Steve Serge is a star. Serge plays video games and makes movies of the resulting digital carnage. It’s called “e-sports,” and it’s huge.

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Spotify to acquire Somerville firm

The popular online music service will have its largest US engineering outpost in Somerville with the acquisition of The Echo Nest.

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JOAN VENNOCHI

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How does the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality translate to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration?

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Marcus Wainwright (left) and David Neville of Rag & Bone. At left: their Newbury line.

First it was the investment bag, now the investment shoe

While creating the season’s “it” shoe may result in a quick retail hit, there’s a long-term incentive for creating a signature design.