Objects seen at sea called ‘best lead’ in plane search

A freighter used searchlights to scan rough seas after satellite images detected possible debris from the missing jet.

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The US sanctions target Vladimir Putin’s chief of staff and 19 other individuals, while Russia has imposed entry bans on nine US officials.

8th fatal heroin overdose of year reported in Taunton

A woman was found in an apartment on Taunton Green Wednesday morning and was later pronounced dead.

Harvard's Siyani Chambers (right) leaps into the arms of teammate Brandyn Curry to celebrate the win. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

HARVARD 61, CINCINNATI 57

Harvard upsets Cincinnati in its NCAA opener

Twelfth-seeded Harvard defeated fifth-seeded Cincinnati in the NCAA Tournament Thursday.

Kermit the Frog and Ricky Gervais in “Muppets Most Wanted.”

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‘Muppets Most Wanted’ full of cleverness, cameos

The new setup has our fleecy heroes embarking on a world theatrical tour at the urging of their smug new manager.

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We like to watch: ‘How I Met Your Mother’

Matthew Gilbert and Sarah Rodman discuss the possible ending to the CBS hit show.

From the archives | Photo gallery

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Whether it is an advertisement, price indicator, or a traffic warning, signs become interesting depictions of what used to be.

On the first day of spring, the Joe Moakley Park was empty except for Brady Laine of South Boston who got a push on a swing from his mother.

Spring arrives with tick of clock

In Boston, the calendar was the only indication of the new season’s arrival.

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JOAN VENNOCHI

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People who believe in freedom of expression should be concerned when community sensibilities begin to chip away at it.

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Are we seeing the beginning of the end for the all-but-automatic extra point?. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Patriots propose radical NFL rule changes

Among the Patriots’ proposals are extending the goalpost upright 5 feet and moving the line of scrimmage on extra points to the 25.