Harassment via Internet is a crime, SJC rules

Using the Internet to harass someone can be prosecuted under existing state law, the state?s highest court said Tuesday.

Former President George H. W. Bush attended an event to honor the winner of the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House on July 15, 2013.

George H.W. Bush taken to hospital

The former president was taken to a Houston hospital with a shortness of breath, a spokesman said.

1 person dies in crash on Mass. Turnpike

A woman died and a man was seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash that caused a 14-mile backup, officials said.

Protesters marched through Midtown Manhattan Tuesday.

Protest occurs in New York despite calls for pause

Several hundred people marched to protest police brutality, despite calls to delay demonstrations until two slain officers are buried.

James A. Peyser

Education pick played role in school debates

James A. Peyser has been a high-ranking education official under four Republican governors in Massachusetts.

?The Interview? is back on.

Where is ?The Interview? screening in the Boston area?

Apple Cinemas in Cambridge said it will show the controversial James Franco-Seth Rogen comedy on Thursday.

Supporters of Boston Olympics explored lottery as fundraiser

A consultant for the Boston Olympics bid asked about partnering with the lottery to raise money to pay for the Games.

Mikael Griswold and his 8-uear-old son, Jameal, sorted laundry at their home in Everett last Wednesday.

Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

For a father and son, a long road to a Merry Christmas

Eight years ago, Michael Griswold had a choice: Go back under the bridge to die, or fight to get his son and his life back.

Brad Marchand scored against Predators? goalie Carter Hutton in the second period to put Boston ahead 4-2.

Bruins 5, Predators 3

Bruins hang on for win at TD Garden

The Bruins withstood a barrage by the Predators in the third period to earn a much-needed two points.

Tom Brady, photographed during Patriots practice at Gillette Stadium Tuesday, was a Pro Bowl selection, along with four other Patriots players.

Tom Brady, four other Patriots make Pro Bowl squad

Stephen Gostkowski, Rob Gronkowski, Darrelle Revis, and Matthew Slater also were selected.

Orlando Magic's Dewayne Dedmon went up past Tyler Zeller in the first half.

Magic 100, Celtics 95

Celtics? fourth-quarter rally falls short in Orlando

The Celtics came alive in the final quarter but couldn?t get past the Magic on the road.

Boston, Massachusetts -- 05/28/2014-- A man walks across the Northern Avenue Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts May 28, 2014. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Topic: Feature01 Reporter:

Shirley Leung

Boston?s bridge to nowhere

It might be easier to host the Olympics than agree on what to do with the century-old Northern Avenue bridge.

12/17/2014 WATERTOWN, MA Pickled shrimp photographed at reporter Sheryl Julian's home. Food styling by Sheryl Julian and Valerie Ryan. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

Small party plates for the holidays

Why serve a few big dishes when your holiday can revolve around one little tasty item after another?

Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and John Smoltz.

Nick Cafardo

A change in thinking on my Hall of Fame ballot

Nick Cafardo says he?ll consider players from the steroid era for Hall of Fame consideration unless they are proven to have used PEDs.

NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos was killed in an ambush Saturday.

Bowdoin College to waive tuition for son of slain officer

Justin Ramos, who is scheduled to graduate from Bowdoin in 2017, is the son of NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos.

Opinion

ward sutton

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/12/23/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/1226sutton7-1130.jpg America?s torture problem

The collective response to the Senate report on the CIA?s tactics has been painful.

The Big Picture

Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

2014 Year in Pictures: Part III

Photos from the last four months of 2014 depicting news events and daily life around the world.