Success, problems cited in bombing response report

More than 2,500 officers from 116 law enforcement agencies arrived at the staging area in Watertown.

Boston, MA 103113 Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis' exit interview with the Globe on October 31, 2013. (Essdras M Suarez/ Globe Staff)/ MET

Ed Davis says officers acted heroically in bombing response

Ed Davis also acknowledged the problem areas highlighted, including police officers who fired their weapons too often in the shootout.

Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev crouched behind a car during a firefight in Watertown.

US Attorney's office

Five things we learned from the Marathon bombing report

New details include how Dzhokhar Tsarnaev escaped from police in Watertown and an incident where an unmarked police vehicle was fired upon.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kyle-side.jpg ?Multiple? additional reports emerge of abuse at Bridgewater day care

The director of the facility has been placed on paid administrative leave as officials investigate her handling of the matter.

?Maharaja Serfoji II of Tanjavur and his son Shivaji II,? an Indian painting from the mid-19th century in the Peabody Essex Museum collection.

Peabody Essex Museum turning over portrait that may be stolen

The museum portrait was bought from a dealer accused of trafficking in stolen antiquities from India.

A copy of the real rejection letter from Harvard.

Student behind faux Harvard rejection letter gets real one

In the end, the real Harvard rejection letter wasn?t anything like the one Molly McGaan had imagined.

DraftKings reportedly getting $250m investment from Disney

The investment values the four-year-old company at about $900 million, according to the Wall Street Journal report.

Quincy man dies after attack in bar

A Quincy father of two died after being severely beaten in an ?entirely unprovoked? attack last month.

An Easter postcard from 1907.

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the word

What created the ?Easter bunny?

The influence of immigrants as well as rampant commercialization led to the holiday mascot as we know it today.

Bucks at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. (CSN)

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/23/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/jared%20sullinger%20benched-6362.jpg Surprise, surprise: Celtics say Jared Sullinger can play

The forward, thought to be lost for the season with a foot injury, has been cleared to play Friday, the team said.

Magazine | Perspective

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/01/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/mag0405%20essayA1.jpg How did colleges become country clubs?

If we want to cut costs, we need to start with luxe dining halls and dorms with million-dollar views.

Starts & Stops

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/19/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/chin031814govstation_met12.jpg T pays employees with money meant for capital projects

Transit experts say the practice takes away money from upgrades that the T desperately needs.

Five ways to reduce your tax bill before April 15

Make sure to claim all available tax breaks before you push the send button on your electronic return.

Hayley Okines (right) spoke during an interview with her mother, Kerry.

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Hayley Okines, teen who battled progeria, dies

Hayley Okines, who publicly shared her battle with the very rare premature aging disease progeria, was 17.

Munch Madness 2015

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/03/17/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/munch-90.jpg Vote for a champion

It?s the last round to help choose the Boston area?s top restaurant. Which of these two eateries will get your vote?

Squirrels wreak havoc at historic Danvers home

The historical society has launched a capital campaign to have a professional remove the squirrels.

Marathon trial podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/28/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Advance/Images/podcast.jpg Episode 16: Tsarnaev?s defense rests

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

Opinion

Michael A. Cohen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/03/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/2015-04-02T195554Z_1200171525_GF10000047701_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-NUCLEAR-KERRY.jpg Iran deal far exceeds expectations

The framework represents the single most effective tool for limiting Iran?s nuclear ambitions.

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.