West presses for restraint as Russia sends more troops

What began in Ukraine three months ago as a protest has turned into a big-power confrontation reminiscent of the Cold War.

editorial

There will be no winners in a renewed Cold War

De-escalating the Crimea conflict and convincing Russian soldiers to go back to their barracks should be the goal.

Louise Griffin said once she became aware of her son Zachary Gys’s addiction, she tried to get him help.

Overdoses spur plea from mothers for more treatment

The grief of three local mothers attaches a name and a face to a heroin scourge often reduced to a numerical tally of suffering.

Medical research still lags on women, study says

Glaring gaps persist in medical researchers’ efforts to understand gender differences in common diseases, according to a report.

James Arena-DeRosa, who is running for lieutenant governor, worked with Caitlin Barrett of Blue Lab.

Tech startup process a model for political trail

The Blue Lab in Boston’s Liberty Square is offering candidates shared space and resources — much like a tech incubator.

A leaping director-producer Steve McQueen celebrated with cast members after the historical drama “12 Years a Slave” was named best picture at the Academy Awards Sunday night.

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86th Academy Awards

‘12 Years,’ ‘Gravity’ win top honors at Oscars

“12 Years a Slave” won best picture at the Academy Awards, while “Gravity” captured seven awards, including best director.

The show

Ellen brings sunshine to the Oscars

After the controversial choice of Seth MacFarlane last year, host Ellen DeGeneres kept the stars laughing instead of making them sweat.

Lupita Nyong’o looked as if she was a floating goddess in a pale blue gown, custom-made from Prada.

Academy Awards fashion

Blue, champagne gowns shine at Oscars

It was the pale, barely-there colors that dominated at this year’s Academy Awards.

Taking risk, credit unions push student loans

Credit unions, in the hunt for younger customers and higher returns, are rapidly expanding sales of private student loans.

Opinion

opinion | Hannah Thoburn

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/03/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/476096795.jpg Crimea’s mixed loyalties

Ethnic Russians have deep ties to the region, while native Tatars remember Josef Stalin’s deportations.