Bridgewater State day care director placed on leave

After a mother voiced concerns that her son had been assaulted, the director allegedly told a teacher to ?keep this confidential.?

Milestone reached as world powers, Iran agree on deal

The framework agreement creates parameters for three more months of negotiations over technical details and unresolved issues.

Secretary of State John F. Kerry followed Iran?s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, and European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini as the trio arrived to deliver statements after nuclear talks at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne on Thursday.

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Opinion | John F. Kerry

A critical deal with Iran, but more work to be done

We have an opportunity for a comprehensive plan to block every pathway Iran might use to build a nuclear weapon.

Adrian Walker

Billboards go, but message on gun violence stays

The removal of the billboards is a major loss for Massachusetts.

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After donating billboards in support of firearms laws, Clear Channel said it did not intend to take sides on gun control.

The crime scene was taped off after the March 27 shooting.

Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

GPS led police to vehicle involved in officer shooting

Officers wanted to speak to a man in the vehicle about about gunshots reported earlier in the day.

State casino regulators put limits on gamblers? ATM access

The rules would force ATMs to be located at least 15 feet from rooms containing slot machines and table games.

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A small group of militants roved dorm to dorm, separating Christian from Muslim students and killing the Christians, officials say.

Police tape marked a home on Trull Street in Dorchester where two sisters were found dead Wednesday.

Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

Dorchester sisters who kept to themselves died unnoticed

Imogene Larry, 77, and Rosa Larry, 72, were independent and never asked for help, neighbors said.

Governor Charlie Baker?s push to end the nine-year-old film tax credit is facing mounting opposition in the House of Representatives.

Baker?s plan to end film tax credit faces House opposition

The move marks the Democrat-controlled Legislature?s first significant break with the Republican governor.

Shirley Leung

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The Olympics are supposed to be a feel-good event, but not here. Instead, the Games are toxic.

Finalists selected for Kendall Square design competition

Cambridge officials are nearing the selection of a design team in a competition to build outdoor space in Kendall Square.

Andris Nelsons?s profile with the BSO and internationally is growing.

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music

New season brings fresh sounds for Nelsons, BSO

Announcing the second season of Andris Nelsons?s tenure, the Boston Symphony has plans for a recording series and a European tour.

The star-studded cast of ?Furious 7? includes (from left) Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, the late Paul Walker, and Chris ?Ludacris? Bridges.

Movie review

?Furious? final sendoff for a franchise star

Following the death of Paul Walker, the onus was on the ?Fast & Furious? crew to deliver far more than usual.

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Two women were arrested on charges they plotted to wage violent jihad by building a bomb like the ones used in the Boston attacks.

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On Friday, as he has in years past, state Senator Eric Lesser will break bread ? matzo, actually ? with President Obama.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/aaron150-8149.jpg Prosecutors rest case against Aaron Hernandez

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder and weapons charges in the June 2013 slaying of Odin Lloyd.

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

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/02/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Par8138864.jpg Outline of Iran deal offers the best chance to thaw relations

It is now up to Congress to give the negotiators the time they need to finalize the agreement.

The Big Picture

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Globe photos of the month for March

Here?s a look at just some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month.