Julian Edelman agrees to return to Patriots

Edelman tested free agency but will return to New England after a career-high in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns last season.

Crew members on a Malaysian air force plane searched for flight MH370.

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Crew members on a Malaysian air force plane searched for flight MH370.

Malaysia’s prime  minister, Najib Razak, right, and Datuk Hishammuddin, acting minister of transport, addressed the media.

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Malaysia’s prime minister, Najib Razak, right, and Datuk Hishammuddin, acting minister of transport, addressed the media.

Family members of missing passengers were briefed at a hotel in Beijing.

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Family members of missing passengers were briefed at a hotel in Beijing.

A woman read messages of support for MH370 in Sepang, Malaysia.

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A woman read messages of support for MH370 in Sepang, Malaysia.

North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is seen in a 2005 photo. India is searching the islands for the missing jet.

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North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is seen in a 2005 photo. India is searching the islands for the missing jet.

Malaysia says jet was deliberately diverted

The search for the jet expanded over a broad area as officials said the plane continued flying for six hours after losing contact.

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About 120 Russian troops took control of a natural gas station across the Crimean border, Ukraine said.

Andris Nelsons takes the reins as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra next fall.

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Looking for boldness in a new era at the BSO

For a truly transformational tenure, Andris Nelsons must expand the BSO’s reach not only through compelling performances but by renewing the mission.

David Krejci watched as a shot by Jarome Iginla went past Carolina goalie Cam Ward for the second goal of the game.

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Bruins post 8th straight win

The Bruins scored two quick goals in the third period to secure the victory and continue their streak.

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A luxury escape in East Cork, Ireland

The Castlemartyr Resort, one of the country’s most exclusive hotels, has the hallmarks of an Irish period drama.

Shaheen wants to limit outside cash in NH Senate race

Senator Jeanne Shaheen wants a “People’s Pledge” from Scott Brown, similar to his promise in his last Mass. race.

Opinion

Michael Patrick MacDonald

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The biggest misperceptions gun-buyback advocates are up against today are the same ones we saw 20 years ago.

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Embattled Suffolk register wants to return to work

Patricia Campatelli told the Supreme Judicial Court Friday that court officials had no legal right to suspend her and bar her from entering the courthouse.

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A building at the facility in 1981. A warehouse will be transformed into office space.

BRA approves plans for Hood headquarters

The scaled-down plans on the Charlestown property call for renovating and expanding a warehouse into 126,000 square feet of office space.

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Love Letters

Time for ‘the talk’?

Their relationship has been going along happily for months, but it’s still undefined.