Turmoil in Washington

GOP lawmakers call on Sessions to recuse himself

To maintain ?the trust of the American people, you recuse yourself,? House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said of investigating Russia?s involvement in the election.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/greenhouse_13warrenchurch-1_metro.jpg Democrats call for special prosecutor, Sessions? resignation

Chuck Schumer says a special prosecutor is needed to investigate the allegations of Russian interference in the election.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/56ce540d-527a-42ef-91c1-a44cce1d778a.jpg In Obama?s last days, his aides tried to leave clues about Russian meddling

The aides had two aims: To ensure that such meddling wasn?t duplicated in the future, and to leave a clear trail of intelligence for investigators.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/AFP_M89Q4.jpg The four potential investigations on Russia and President Trump

Here?s your cheat sheet to the four major investigations that could delve into President Trump?s relationship with Russia.

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The former president will be the 2017 recipient of the Profile in Courage Award.

Metro

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Following a joint investigation, police rolled up to Mary Jane Makes Your Heart Sing and passed a cease and desist letter to the owner.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/41564ae5d3cd49d2981f541914e323ba-41564ae5d3cd49d2981f541914e323ba-0-10076.jpg At Aaron Hernandez trial, officer recounts finding victims

?Boston police! Sir? This is Boston police,? Officer Luciano Cirino Ayusu said at the murder scene, but there was no response.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/02/24/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/greenhouse_sombta-2_regional.jpg MBTA plans to rehab Quincy stations ? maybe all at once

Things are likely to get worse before they get better for commuters in the City of Presidents.

Sports

David Price is in his second season with the Red Sox.

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Red Sox? David Price dealing with arm soreness

The lefthander was scratched from his next spring training game, and will see Dr. James Andrews later this week.

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Celtics guard Avery Bradley (left) played masterful defense on Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

It was just one game, but the Celtics sure made a statement

Behind Avery Bradley?s pressure defense, the Celtics proved they could hang with the mighty Cavaliers.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/lebron.jpg LeBron James runs into Bill Belichick at the Celtics game

The NBA star stopped short of plowing into the Patriots coach during the Cavaliers? loss at TD Garden.

Following a warm Wednesday, temperatures dropped into the 40s overnight. It?s expected to stay chilly through Saturday.

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We hit a record high Wednesday. Now winter is back

Temperatures are expected to plunge below freezing late Thursday evening and stay in the low 20s to high teens through Saturday.

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Taxpayers north of Boston are being asked to cover costs of replacing and repairing buildings, some of which are over 100 years old.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/11/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/18racedialoguepic06.jpg Many Boston public schools are said to have bad air

More than half of the city?s schools have poor or deficient air quality, linked to low student achievement and high rates of asthma.

Arts

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Brian Cullinan, a New Hampshire native, and Martha Ruiz were blamed by organizers for the end-of-show tumult.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/06skybox1z-5701475.jpg ICA plans a major expansion ? across the harbor

The East Boston waterfront location will be filled with immersive artworks. Admission will be free ? a rarity for a Boston-area museum.

Newsletters

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Our weekly digest on buying, selling, and design, with expert advice and insider neighborhood knowledge.

Trump Today

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President Trump took to Twitter Thursday morning to laud the market gains since his election victory in November.

? Schedule: Where the president is today

? News: A look at what happened yesterday

? Social media: What Trump has been tweeting

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Ward Sutton

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Trigger warnings and safe spaces. Who knew?

Special reports

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/02/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/wiggs_Winnipesaukee_04.jpg The worst day in the history of Lake Winnipesaukee

On the morning of Feb. 11 ? Derby Day in New Hampshire ? everything looked postcard-perfect. But looks can be deceiving.

Investigations

Spotlight Follow up

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Officials at the prestigious school disclosed the sexual misconduct involving the former employees after a nine-month investigation.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/03/02/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Man%20flu.jpg Is there any truth to ?man flu??

Are cold and flu symptoms really worse in men than in women?