Unrest spreads in Ukraine as dozens left dead

The first offensive by Kiev and the deaths in Odessa sharply escalated the crisis that has led to tensions between the West and Russia.

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The Office of the Child Advocate issued a report on the case of Chase Gideika, who was allegedly murdered last July by his mother’s boyfriend.

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The development has infuriated the Sinn Fein leader’s Irish nationalist party.

Evan Horowitz | Analysis

More jobs, fewer people working. How did that happen?

True, the unemployment rate fell, but that’s largely because of a big drop in the number of people looking for work.

Maybeth Nelson of Boston watched her daughter, Grace Considine, 3, enjoy an ice cream at the Charles Street JP Licks shop.

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Photos of the week, May 2, 2014

Swans returned to the Public Garden, residents enjoy springtime activities, and more of the week’s best images.

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For Alan Guth, long road to proof on Big Bang’s bang

Nearly 35 years ago, the MIT physicist figured out what made the Big Bang bang. Now, finally, there’s evidence.

Zdeno Chara and the Bruins found themselves frustrated with their attack against the Canadiens too often in Game 1.

Kevin Paul Dupont

Bruins need to finish better to beat Canadiens

The Bruins’ many missed scoring opportunities in the Game 1 loss underscored their need to be more efficient with their chances.