Democrats running for governor have 1st forum

The candidates eschewed barbed comments for thoughtful explanations of their positions on issues in the race.

David Krejci celebrated his goal with fellow Bruins.

Bruins 4, Stars 2

Bruins shoot past Stars

The Bruins scored three goals in the third period Thursday night to take a much-needed 4-2 win in Dallas.

Senator Tom Coburn said he will retire at the end of the current congressional session.

Senator Coburn of Okla. to retire after current session

Republican Senator Tom Coburn will give up the last two years of his term, he said in a statement.

Mayor Martin Walsh addressed real estate executives at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Walsh vows ‘era of transparency’ in pursuing business growth

Shortly after his remarks, the BRA approved its first massive development under Mayor Walsh, an expansion of the Landmark Center complex.

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Stages

McGough, a playwright who defies labels

Walt McGough moves from one end of the seriousness scale to the other with his plays “The Haberdasher!” and “Pattern of Life.”

Julian Edelman has emerged as a prime receiver for Tom Brady’s passes as well as one of the league’s most efficient punt returners.

The Patriots’ Mr. Persistence

Julian Edelman has gone from an undersized player in high school to a key force in Sunday’s AFC title game.

John Elway (right) spoke with quarterback Peyton Manning during a 2012 game.

Manning still ‘young’ and ‘playing well,’ Elway says

John Elway made his remarks about Peyton Manning ahead of Sunday’s AFC title showdown with the Patriots.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt faces the camera on his show “HitRECord on TV,” premiering Saturday on Pivot.

Television REview

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘HitRECord on TV’

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Internet brain trust-turned-TV show can be called a Kickstarter for creatives.

Opinion

NICHOLAS BURNS

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/16/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Burns-1088.jpg The trouble with China

Tensions in the East China Sea illustrate the American challenge in working with China’s assertive new leadership.