Woman fights medical marijuana firing

She had told her future boss about her use. But when she tested positive on a drug test, she was terminated.

Valuable prints have been reported missing or misfiled from the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library.

Lax security cited in artworks? disappearance

Sinclair Hitchings, who oversaw the Boston Public Library?s prints for 43 years, said the library has relaxed its security protocols.

Boston commuters love to walk to work

The city has the highest rate of commuters who walk to work, out of 30 of the biggest cities in America.

Senate clears White House-backed trade bill

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Friday night to strengthen the Obama administration?s hand in global trade talks.

The boy who burned inside

There was no one to protect Marco Flores, and, just 9 when it started, he couldn?t protect himself. But then one day he realized that others he loved were in danger, and that it was up to him to end it.

Truck side-guard

Cambridge to install side-guards on city trucks

Officials hope the guards will help prevent deadly crashes between cyclists and the hulking vehicles.

SJC asked to settle tax tiff

The House asked the state?s top court to weigh in on the Senate?s budget, which could help determine how much residents pay.

Summer starts with low Memorial Day weekend gas prices

Prices are the lowest in a decade heading into the holiday weekend and about $1 less than a year ago.

Democratic hopefuls are fighting for the scraps of the spotlight from Hillary Rodham Clinton in New Hampshire.

Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff

In N.H., Democrats fight to get out of Clinton?s shadow

As Hillary Clinton completed her much-publicized second trip to N.H., her likely Democratic rivals are still fighting to be known.

The Save the Harbor/Save the Bay report said the waters off South Boston (above) and Revere were the cleanest.

Report gives Boston-area beaches high marks

Boston?s beaches boast some of the cleanest waters of any US urban beach ? including Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.

Artist Patrick Dougherty (right) and volunteer Scott Froeschl checked out Dougherty?s ?Stickwork? sculpture in Salem.

Sculpture in Salem ?sticks? with you

?Stickwork,? an outdoor sculpture commissioned by the Peabody Essex Museum, opens to the public Saturday but has already been a draw.

Beck performs at Boston Calling on May 22nd. (Ben Stas)

Scenes from Boston Calling Music Festival

The event at City Hall Plaza ramped up Friday with Beck and other musical acts.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts dove in vain, but couldn?t snag this fourth-inning popup by Angels left fielder Matt Joyce.

ANGELS 12, RED SOX 5

Angels clobber Red Sox in series opener

Los Angeles scored nine times in the fifth inning and Sox starter Rick Porcello was charged with seven runs.

IndyCar street race coming to Seaport district in 2016

An 11-turn, 2.25-mile temporary street circuit will encircle the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Josh Duggar.

TLC pulls ?19 Kids and Counting? amid molestation allegations

TLC pulled the series from its schedule after reports of sexual misconduct allegations against Josh Duggar from when he was a juvenile.

Steinert Hall

Silent for decades, underground theater set to be revived

Steinert Hall is one of the most intriguing secrets of the city. A new owner could restore it to its former glory.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

Chris Christie delivers profanity-laced jokes at N.J. event

The New Jersey governor mocked reporters at an event known for its off-color skits and envelope-pushing humor.

The Big Picture

Cities in the clouds

A selection of images of cities shrouded in weather that makes them appear to be living among the clouds.