Case cut back in patients’ deaths

Federal prosecutors scaled back charges against a popular Needham doctor after failing to meet standards set by the US Supreme Court.

Scott Brown, who has faced off against Martha Coakley and Elizabeth Warren, may face Jeanne Shaheen next.

For Scott Brown, another tilt against a female candidate

Political analysts struggled to name another candidate who has waged every major campaign of his career against a woman.

David Ortiz took the photo with President Obama when the Red Sox came to the White House on Tuesday to be honored for their 2013 World Series Championship.

White House objects to Ortiz-Obama selfie

Despite the uproar, officials have little recourse over use of the image.

The Ferdinand Building.

Shirley Leung

‘Chain’ isn’t always a dirty word

A chain such as Starbucks would add financial stability to the Ferdinand Building project in Dudley Square.

David Mellor (right) and his crew always dig deep to keep the Fenway grass pristine. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

Bringing early spring to Fenway Park a big task

Despite a challenging winter and chilly spring, the field will be in midseason form, thanks to head groundskeeper David Mellor.

The logo is on the field, and the players will take their place Friday.  John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Open arms await defending champions

The beautiful noise never stopped, and Friday we celebrate 2013 one more time.

Michael Kennedy’s father, Paul, was given his son’s Medal of Valor, which he laid on the firefighter’s casket.

Firefighters from across US gather to pay respects

A thick line of firefighters, at least 10 people deep, showed up Thursday in memory of fallen Firefighter Michael Kennedy.

Michael Garfinkle (right) and Brendan Duggan wrote “Promise Tomorrow.”

In Newton, classmates pen a heartfelt plea on suicide

Two Newton South High students composed the song amid a string of teen suicides in the city this school year.

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LAWRENCE HARMON

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/04/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Lawrence_Harmon-2089.jpg A thorough investigation is crucial to firefighters’ safety

More must be known about the decisions that led two firefighters into the basement of 298 Beacon St.

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Biogen Idec’s George Scangos said his company and others are stepping up but “can’t pick up all the slack.”

Biogen Idec chief warns against funding cuts

George Scangos said the state’s drug makers are producing breakthrough treatments for conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to hepatitis C to hemophilia.