US seeks testimony from ex-probation chief O?Brien

Prosecutors want John O?Brien to testify in a possible investigation of politicians who took part in the hiring scheme he ran, insiders said.

Jeb Bush spoke to state lawmakers in Georgia on March 19 as House Speaker David Ralston looked on.

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Jeb Bush takes a firm line on lraq

As Bush considers a presidential run, he has said he would employ US military power in Iraq.

Search and rescue workers were at the crash site of the Germanwings Airbus A320 that crashed in the French Alps.

One pilot was locked out of cockpit of crashed jet

Evidence from a cockpit voice recorder indicated one pilot left the cockpit before the plane?s descent and was unable to get back in, investigators said.

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An electrician noticed an unconnected wire in the home, leading to the discovery of a gasoline device rigged to a light switch.

Shaun Blugh, 30, has been appointed the City of Boston?s first-ever chief diversity officer.

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At City Hall, a push for a diverse workforce

People of color constitute 53 percent of the Boston population, while the municipal workforce remains 61 percent white.

Yvonne Abraham

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Boston 2024 has finally acknowledged they have a problem.

Aaron Hernandez (left) listened during a motion regarding jail phone recordings during his murder trial.

Hernandez lied to cousin about trust funds, prosecutors say

Prosecutors made the allegation during a hearing over the jailhouse phone calls of Aaron Hernandez.

Boston Marathon bombing trial

Tamerlan Tsarnaev was seen leaving a Target store in Watertown the day before the Marathon bombing.

Prosecutors detail how bombs came together

Pressure cooker parts and a fuse were found in the Tsarnaev family?s Cambridge apartment, a witness testified.

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Somerville spot hosts robots and those who build them

There are many robotics projects taking shape at Artisan?s Asylum.

The new meters could allow the city to automatically adjust parking prices according to demand or time of day.

Boston to install new parking meters citywide

The parking meters allow motorists to pay by credit card, and will give the city more data on parking availability.

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Baker mum on agency plan at Kendall Square meeting

The governor hinted broadly that his administration, rather than focusing on specific industries, will promote collaboration between sectors.

Norman Porter was living under the alias Jacob ?J.J.? Jameson.

Convicted killer who escaped prison for 20 years denied parole

Norman Porter escaped from a Massachusetts prison in 1985, and evaded capture until March 2005 in Chicago.

Magazine | Perspective

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/03/24/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/mag0329_EssayB1.jpg Think it?s tough to rent? Try being a landlord

In Massachusetts, it?s better to just negotiate a settlement with bad tenants than to argue with them.

Patrons at Evan Hennesey?s Stages at One Washington restaurant in Portsmouth, N.H., sat in the kitchen with him as he cooks.

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Portsmouth, N.H., emerges as new hot restaurant scene

If Portland, Maine, was the new Boston when it came to New England?s next burgeoning gastro scene, then Portsmouth is the next Portland.

?It?s like a regular house, just shrunk down,? Christopher Page says.

Have some space in your yard? Tiny house seeks a home

Christopher Page is looking for a spot in someone?s driveway or back yard to park his Tiny House ? a 200-square-foot domicile.

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At Harvard, officials said they pre-registered the rights to certain domains to avoid being associated with unrelated websites.

Boston Celtics guard Phil Pressey splits the defense of Miami Heat guards Goran Dragic (7) and Shabazz Napier (13) as he drives to the hoop in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. The Heat won 93-86. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Celtics not worthy of playoff contention

Like a funhouse mirror, the sad state of the Eastern Conference has distorted the Celtics? appearance.

Munch Madness 2015

Munch Madness: Elite 8 face off

It?s time to vote for the local restaurants that you?d love to see make it to the Final Four.

Marathon trial podcast

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This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

Opinion

Dan Payne

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Boston 2024 organizers need to go into political campaign mode.

The Big Picture

The coffin containing the remains of King Richard III is carried in procession for interment at Leicester Cathedral on March 22.

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The big picture

Ceremony fit for a king

On Sunday, the coffin of King Richard III made its way to Leicester Cathedral.