Russia demands surrender of Ukrainian warships

Ukraine said Russian forces demanded that two warships surrender or face Russians storming and seizing the ships and crew.

Gay rights group meets with Walsh, parade organizers

A Catholic school pulled a float from the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a gay rights group pushed for people to be able to march “openly and honestly.”

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.

86th Academy Awards

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

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

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A closer look at the Academy Awards fashion

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Ellen DeGeneres brought pizza to the audience during the Oscars.

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.

Full list of Academy Award winners

“Gravity” took home seven Oscars, while “Dallas Buyer’s Club” and “12 Years a Slave” each grabbed three statues. See the full list of winners.

Opinion

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