Scientists unveil key discovery tied to Big Bang

In a major discovery, a Harvard-led team detected a cosmic pattern that has been described as the “bang” of the Big Bang.

‘‘If Russia continues to interfere in Ukraine, we stand ready to impose further sanctions,’’ Obama said after freezing the US assets of seven Russian officials.

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Obama moves to ‘increase the cost’ on Russia with sanctions

‘‘If Russia continues to interfere in Ukraine, we stand ready to impose further sanctions,’’ Obama said after freezing the US assets of seven officials.

Search for plane extends from Australia to Kazakhstan

The unprecedented hunt for the Malaysian jet pushed deep into the northern and southern hemispheres Monday.

Double hand transplant recipient Richard Mangino, with Dr. Bohdan Pomahac in 2011.

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The future of face and hand transplants

Transplant leaders are tackling ethically challenging questions such as which disfigured patients across the country should get priority.

Adrian Walker

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walker-12106.jpg Linda Dorcena Forry rescues breakfast

First-time host Linda Dorcena Forry single-handedly revitalized the sometimes stale St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.

Thomas M. Menino sat with a group of children at a book signing at Dorchester Winter Farmers Market in Codman Square.

As Menino faces cancer fight, support pours in

In the hours after his disclosure he is battling an advanced form of cancer, former mayor Thomas Menino has received love from the people of Boston.

Christopher L. Gasper

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/17/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Gasper_90-14884.jpg NCAA top seeds dominated by experience

Let this be a lesson to the coaches who just want to assemble AAU all-star teams. Basketball is still a team game, not a collective NBA audition.

Opinion

opinion | mike ross

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The preference for locally made products is, in part, a rejection of globalization, but it also has to do with changes that are making American manufacturing more viable.