Map upends fight over restaurant in Boston

A push for a restaurant on Long Wharf was put on hold by a map that showed the Boston Redevelopment Authority had promised protections for recreation.

Fires burned at a tent encampment in Independence Square in Kiev.

At least 18 die in Ukraine clashes

The violence, in which protesters and police died and hundreds were injured, was the deadliest in nearly three months of demonstrations in Kiev.

Police in standoff with armed man in Springfield

Police were negotiating on Tuesday night with a man who allegedly shot his wife and then brought her to Baystate Medical Center before a standoff.

Scott Brown no longer under contract with Fox News

The move is sure to fan the flames of speculation about Brown’s potential US Senate bid in New Hampshire.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/sled4-10700.jpg Storm brought 10 inches of snow to some places

Forecasters said freezing temperatures would occur overnight before milder conditions arrive Wednesday.

Jesse Weiss waits on Alexandra Patel and her children, Noah and Devin, at Coppa.

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When diners need booster seats

Parents, restaurateurs, and etiquette experts on kids at meals.

Row 34’s crab toast with smoked paprika and celery salad.

dining out

Oysters, beer, good cheer: Row 34 is hard to beat

Named for a kind of oyster raised at Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, the Fort Point restaurant joins the city’s ranks of seafood specialists.

As America’s national champion, Gracie Gold has a media spotlight — and high expectations — to deal with at the Olympics. ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Skater Gracie Gold aims to find focus and forget fear

The 18-year-old skater has the perfect name to be America’s next Ice Queen — but can she deliver?

Two members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (left) and Maria Alyokhina (right) were detained by police in Adler. The two left the station chanting a song mocking President Vladimir Putin. AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVICANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images

Russian protesters make noise with punk band detention

Two members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot were detained by police as protesters increased their visibility in Sochi.

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TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/02/14/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/college_tuitions-1.jpg Is college worth it?

Jobs of the future will require greater skills, but not necessarily a degree.

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Jimmy Fallon funny, gracious in ‘Tonight Show’ debut

In his first show since taking over hosting duties from Jay Leno, Fallon expressed gratitude for his new gig and dispensed love in every direction.