View is wait and see on Walsh and labor probe

Labor leaders and elected officials reacted cautiously to news of a far-reaching federal probe of organized labor.

Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan beat the throw at home plate in the 12th inning, giving the Sox an insurance run. Boston beat Houston, 7-5, in 12 innings. — Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images

Red Sox 7, Astros 5 (12 inn.)

Red Sox top Astros in extra innings to take series

Jackie Bradley Jr.?s single provided the winning run, salvaging the game after another blown save by Craig Kimbrel.

Toddler killed by ambulance is identified

Isabella Wu, 2, was struck and killed Saturday outside her family?s apartment building near Tufts Medical Center.

Revenue up, tickets down after city introduces parking app

The introduction of ParkBoston sparked a civic triumph not quite as grand as a sports championship but certainly more durable.

Assisted living facilities push to add medical services

Mass. currently doesn?t allow health care services at the facilities, although residents can enlist visiting nurses.

Flame retardants have been widely used since 1975 in many household items. But states are reconsidering their value and health risks. — Scott Eisen for The Boston Globe/File 2015

Mass. firefighters seek ban on flame retardants

Legislation on Beacon Hill would go further than any other state in banning the use of the chemical-laden products.

Boston housing prices are rising, but city?s not in the top 10

Housing here may be expensive, but the city is only 15th on a list of the priciest rents in global cities.

?Game of Thrones? premiere: A fast start, a big surprise

The Season 6 premiere covered a lot of ground across the Seven Kingdoms. Warning: spoilers ahead.

Campaign 2016

Cruz, Kasich work together with goal of beating Trump

John Kasich is planning to pull out of Indiana, and Ted Cruz announced that he would pull out of New Mexico and Oregon.

Democratic primary focuses attention on Sandy Hook

The recent focus on gun control has brought with it some raw emotions and sad memories.

Bernie Sanders draws 7,000 to Rhode Island rally

Sanders barely mentioned Hillary Clinton during a rally that drew thousands to the grassy fields of Roger Williams Park.

What would a third Conn. casino mean for Mass.?

Without action, Conn. proponents say, the state will see even more gambling business siphoned away.

NBA Playoffs: Celtics 104, Hawks 95 (OT)

Celtics players began to celebrate late in overtime after Isaiah Thomas?s 3-pointer sealed the victory. — Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Christoper L. Gasper

Give the Celtics an A for (team) effort

In a superstar-driven league, Brad Stevens?s squad keeps getting contributions from everyone.

Former Patriots player Ron Brace dies at 29

?It is difficult to believe that someone so young and in the prime of his life is no longer with us,? the Patriots said in a statement.

High lead levels found in fountains at two Boston schools

The findings came during annual tests of water quality at 38 city schools that have functioning water fountains.

Opinion & Ideas

RENÉE LOTH

Legalized marijuana is too much, too soon

Before we embark on a cannabis-infused bender, maybe we should just take a breath.

Ground Game

ground game

Five women Hillary Clinton could pick for VP

A look at some of the women Clinton could consider to be her running mate.

The Big Picture

Earth Day 2016

Earth Day was marked today for the 46th time worldwide to remember and appreciate the Earth?s environment as well our roles within it.

Life sciences

STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.

Globe must-reads

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said no government official had contacted him about any investigation related to his time as head of the Boston Building Trades.

Mayor Walsh is drawn into federal labor probe

Authorities set up road blocks at the perimeter of a crime scene, in Pike County, Ohio Friday.

Slayings of 8 in Ohio was ?a pre-planned execution,? AG says

The lure of a Boston Latin diploma sustains many middle-class families through the years they might otherwise flee the uneven urban school system for suburban pastures.

Is Boston Latin becoming a school apart?

Attendees at the Pax East video game convention in Boston on Saturday.

PAX East?s colorful characters brighten Boston?s weekend

A Frrench police officer wears a body-worn camera.

City to hold hearings on body camera pilot program

State lawmakers are due to debate a ban on tobacco sales to people under 21 this week.

Mass. bill would ban tobacco sales to those under 21

Beyoncé?s new album was unveiled Saturday during a one-hour special on HBO.

Beyoncé debuts new album ?Lemonade?

Kevin Cullen

Tracking the gun that killed Sean Collier

David Pastrnak was put on the fast track, but he still has issues slowing him down.

FLUTO SHINZAWA | SUNDAY HOCKEY NOTES

One last look at a disappointing Bruins season

Prince performing at the Worcester Centrum in 1988.

Prince could also be classy(ish) and deep, and these lyrics prove it

Maine voter Michael Hein held a sign expressing his desire to see Maine Governor Paul LePage chosen to run as a vice presidential nominee with Donald Trump in the presidential election.

Yvonne Abraham

Trumpism?s cruelty

Watertown bow maker practices musical alchemy

Sports

Tags in this section:

Atlanta?s Paul Millsap dominated the game ? until Marcus Smart took over primary defensive duties late.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Marcus Smart?s takeover put Celtics over the top

Smart scored 11 consecutive points during a crucial stretch and also shut down Hawks star Paul Millsap.

Metro

Tags in this section:

Suspect in custody after 2 random shootings in Duxbury

Police said that the suspect, Lucas McPherson of Maine, has no connections to the town or Mass.

Politics

Tags in this section:

Charles Koch said he has not and probably will not back any Republican in the waning weeks of the primary campaign because of the divisive rhetoric.

Republican activist says Hillary Clinton might be best option

Charles Koch, however, stopped short of saying he would support the former secretary of state.

Columnists

Alex Beam

Circus elephants are a thing of the past

RENÉE LOTH

Legalized marijuana is too much, too soon

Isaiah Thomas was lucky to avoid being suspended for Game 4.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Celtics caught a break with no Isaiah suspension

JEFF JACOBY

Let the patient pay the piper

Artist Han Seok Hyun of Seoul, Korea, works on his sculpture 'Supernatural' made up of green mass produced products from Korea and Boston, as part of a contemporary exhibition 'Megacities Asia' at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

DANTE RAMOS

Where creativity flourishes on a vast scale

The startup Krash billed its communal housing facilities as ?immersive co-living? for entrepreneurs and recent graduates, and charged about $1,600 a month for a private bedroom.

scott kirsner | innovation economy

Living in a pantry for $300 a month

Billie Jean King (left) is Kevin Paul Dupont?s choice for a sports star to be on the $10 bill.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT I ON SECOND THOUGHT

Put athletes on cash, then we?d really have moneyball