Family agency needs reduced caseloads, report says

The state child welfare agency needs to lower caseloads to adequately supervise the children under its watch, according to a trade group.

Stocks slump as tension over Ukraine escalates

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped more than 200 points to close at 16,108, its worst loss in six weeks.

Judge urges prosecutors in Probation trial to trim case

The new judge overseeing the Probation Department trial suggested he could sever charges if he finds the case to be overwhelming for jurors.

T forced to rehire dismissed driver, transportation chief says

The Green Line driver involved in this week’s crash was fired four years ago for failing to report a collision, but was rehired after an arbitrator’s ruling.

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Anderson’s imagination checks into ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Wes Anderson is up to his old tricks but with a magnanimous new confidence that feels like a gift.

Olivia Mora.

Alleged drunk driver faces 20 years in death of 7-year-old

Olivia Mora faces a charge of manslaughter by motor vehicle, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/11/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/11-14357--90x90.jpg Vince Wilfork asks Patriots to cut him, report says

Wilfork’s 10-year career in New England could be coming to an end because of a contract dispute.

Darrelle Revis deal includes Patriots option for 2015

The contract that brings Revis to New England includes a team option that would trigger a $20 million salary in 2015.

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LAWRENCE HARMON

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/13/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Harmon-1749.jpg A strong pick to run schools

John McDonough is introducing reforms into Boston schools, while serving as interim superintendent.

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Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller held his own after squaring off with Canadiens tough guy Brandon Prust.

Bruins finally end skid vs. Canadiens

After a sluggish start, the Bruins notched an important win against the Canadiens, who previously had their number.

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Firefighters spent most of the day dousing flames after an explosion flattened two East Harlem apartment buildings on Park Avenue on Wednesday. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Searchers scour rubble after gas explosion kills 7

The explosion also injured more than 60 people. A tenant said residents had complained repeatedly in recent weeks about ‘‘unbearable’’ gas smells.

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A front-entrance view of the old Middlesex County courthouse, built in the 1970s. The building was purchased in 2012.

Cambridge courthouse project under fire

The old Middlesex County courthouse could be transformed, but it might do so at the expense of a modest residential neighborhood.

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MIT Museum online store.

MIT Museum online store offers discounts

Ami Albernaz’s roundup of bargains in the Boston area, including 15 percent off purchases on MIT Museum’s newly launched online store.