Cases of newborns with addictions soaring

Little Mya Barry’s untimely death points to weaknesses in a system struggling to deal with a booming addiction to prescription and illegal drugs.

Aaron Swartz, a brilliant young programmer and political activist, helped launch several progressive political groups and was a major force behind a national wave of protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act, which targeted unauthorized sharing of videos and music.

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The inside story of MIT and Aaron Swartz

More than a year after Swartz killed himself rather than face prosecution, questions about MIT’s handling of the hacking case persist.

Deputy Fire Chief Joe Finn spoke to reporters after the fatal fire.

Deputy chief had to make fateful decision as fire raged

As fiery embers rained and a fierce wind blew, Deputy Chief Joe Finn had to decide whether to risk the men’s lives to save a fallen colleague.

Video

Dunkin’ Donuts jumps on Asia’s coffee craze

South Korea has transformed itself from a tea-drinking culture, and Dunkin’ is uniquely positioned to benefit from it.

“I don’t want there to be anything I can’t do, that I have to give up,” said Heather Abbott, who plans to watch next month’s Boston Marathon.

Some affected by bombing will be at race, but others won’t

For some people, returning to the Marathon is a matter of realizing a personal triumph. For others, the decision is complicated by a multitude of factors.

Russell Crowe plays the title character in “Noah.”

critic’s notebook

‘Noah’ part of a flood of Bible-themed films

While many Christians and other believers decry modern pop culture as a swamp of secular sin, movie theaters are telling a different story.

MLB preview 2014

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/28/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/st655-16013--90x90.jpg Red Sox ready to turn the page

The Red Sox are putting their trust in Xander Bogaerts, and in a belief that young talent should constantly flow onto their roster.

Opinion

opinion | Daniel Benjamin

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The union is Russia’s largest trading partner, representing close to $400 billion. That, in a word, is leverage.

MLB preview

The Red Sox are counting on Xander Bogaerts, shown with Daniel Nava, to be a force for them in the lineup and at shortstop.

Red Sox place trust in their young talent

The Red Sox believe that a constant infusion of youth is what builds lasting success. Fortunately for them, they’re loaded with some of MLB’s most talented young players.

Books

book review

‘Can’t and Won’t’ by Lydia Davis

“Can’t and Won’t” is the most revolutionary collection of stories by an American in twenty-five years.

Travel

Boats at Sebago Lake State Park in Maine.

10 great New England state parks

It’s never too early to start thinking about summer vacation, especially if your getaway includes an overnight visit to a state park.