Man arraigned after device detonates in car

?I?m an idiot. I lit a cigarette with the gunpowder in the front seat,? Joseph Brennan allegedly told a witness after the explosion.

Union eyes possible hospital merger to organize workers

A labor union sees a merger between Boston Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center as a chance to grow its membership among hospital workers.

In D.C., Baker lobbies for federal snowstorm aid

Governor Baker said he expects to hear from the Obama administration on the issue in coming days.

Blackwater guards sentenced to lengthy prison terms

Four Blackwater guards were convicted in a 2007 shooting that killed 14 Iraqi civilians and wounded 17 others.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/16/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Advance/Images/hernandez-119.jpg After the Aaron Hernandez verdict comes, what?s next?

Hernandez won?t be set free even if he is acquitted, because he still faces two pending murder charges in Suffolk County.

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Brigham and Women?s Hospital

Wife of slain surgeon gives birth to baby girl

The child, named Mikaela Jane Davidson, was born Saturday, April 4. Both mother and child are doing well.

Nathaniel Kibby of Gorham, N.H.

Trial date set for suspect in kidnap, rape of N.H. teen

Nathaniel Kibby, who is accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl and imprisoning her for months, will go on trial in March 2016.

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Senator Marco Rubio will headline a fund-raiser at the higher education software firm of former state GOP chairman Robert Maginn.

Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli, right, speaks alongside head coach Claude Julien at a news conference at TD Garden Monday, April 13, 2015, in Boston. The Bruins failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

Bruins? Peter Chiarelli, Claude Julien looking to the future

Fourth-line forwards Gregory Campbell and Daniel Paille became the first casualties of the Bruins disappointing season, as neither will be re-signed.

Live updates

Red Sox take wide lead over Nationals in home opener

Tom Brady threw out the first pitch as Fenway Park opened its gates for the first time this season.

04/13/15: Boston, MA: During the pre game ceremonies, the Red Sox honored Pete Frates (in wheelchair) as the ALS victim's advocate was greeted by the whole team, each player waiting in line to say hello, then place the red jerseys they wore with his name on them during a Spring Training Game on a table near him. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Washington Nationals in their home Opening Day MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Nationals (1)

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Stars came out early for the Fenway Park opener

The Red Sox honored Pedro Martinez, Tom Brady, and Pete Frates at the pregame ceremony.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_soxnatspre6_spts.jpg A real spring feeling at Fenway as fans flock to ballpark

The streets are lined with scalpers trying to offload tickets, fans scarfing down sausages, and revelers packing the bars.

Airline passengers have more to complain about, report finds

More flights are late, more bags are getting lost, and customers are lodging more complaints about US airlines, data show.

There are certain deductions only homeowners can claim, according to John Gregory, founder of 1040Return.com.

Tax deductions only homeowners can claim

Tax season is quickly coming to an end. Are you taking all of the deductions you can?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/race-big.jpg Police release spectator guidelines for Boston Marathon

Among this year?s no-nos, drones and remotely controlled model aircraft are banned along the entire route.

George Li turned dirt-sprinkled ice mounds into a sculpture that read ?B Strong.?

George Li

?B Strong? snow sculpture sums up city?s resilience

The frozen art at Boston Common appeared on a day when residents finally swapped their snow pants for shorts.

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Convicted killer Jodi Arias to spend rest of life in prison

The sentencing ends a nearly seven-year-old case that attracted worldwide attention with its salacious details.

Magazine

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/03/BostonGlobe.com/Magazine/Images/p55_opening_illo.jpg How to rethink the Olympic bid for Boston?s benefit

With planning and discipline, we could create a better city for all ? even if the torch never makes it here.

Home Life

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A new study questions whether an emphasis on the amount of time parents spend with kids is misplaced.

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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Should Dzhokhar Tsarnaev be executed even if victims and their families oppose the death penalty?

The Big Picture

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Opening Day at Fenway Park 2015

With sunny skies and mild temperatures the Red Sox kicked off Opening Day at Fenway Park against the Washington Nationals.