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Barr says he?ll release redacted Mueller report ?within a week?

In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since taking office, and amid intense speculation over his review of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, Attorney General William Barr arrives to appear before a House Appropriations subcommittee to make his Justice Department budget request, in Washington, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) — Associated Press

Attorney General William Barr tells Congress he will release the redacted Mueller report ?within a week.?

In Boston visits, Trump health officials ridicule ?Medicare for All? plans

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II and the administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, Seema Verma, assail the Affordable Care Act as a failure.

Clark, Pressley introduce bill to expand workplace protections for #MeToo cases

The bill would expand protections for many workers who are not explicitly protected under federal law.

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Playing the patent application game, China-style

Tech entrepreneur Eric Giler has teamed up with Ciprun Group to handle patent, trademark, and copyright applications for US companies in China.

Coach charged in college admissions scandal wants money unfrozen to pay for his legal defense

Former Georgetown coach Gordon Ernst says he needs access to cash for legal fees, which will likely eclipse $250,000, and living expenses.

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The DA who figuratively dropkicked her critics says she?s not here to fight

For somebody who says she?s not here to fight with people, Suffolk DA Rachael Rollins used some interesting language and kept some controversial company while pushing back against her critics.

Charlie Baker is on unfamiliar ground in flare-up with Rachael Rollins

The governor, a Republican who has built a reputation for working with Democrats, is embroiled in the type of fight he?s long sought to avoid.

Man accused of kidnapping and causing death of Jassy Correia pleads not guilty

Louis D. Coleman III, 32, entered his plea to a sole count of kidnapping resulting in death. He?s been held without bail since his arrest in February.

Latest pot legalization bills up for a key vote in Connecticut

Additional legislation that could lead to legalized recreational marijuana in Connecticut advanced Monday, but it remains unclear if there?s enough support to pass a bill.

A South End development project begins ? in Roxbury

The Alexandra Hotel project has attracted interest from neighbors in both the South End and Roxbury, both equally eager to see the restoration of the once majestic building.

John Fish on transforming a construction giant

Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city?s business community to talk about their career paths, work and accomplishments, as well as their vision for Boston?s future.

Red Sox activate Dustin Pedroia off injured list

Pedroia is in the Opening Day lineup, batting seventh, while Tzu-Wei Lin was optioned to Pawtucket.

Trump administration bars major league teams from signing Cuban players

Major League Baseball had reached an agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation just months ago, meaning players no longer had to defect from the island to play in the majors.

Boston, MA: 8-28-18: Following the game winning run scoring on a throwing error, the Red Sox (left to right) Mitch Moreland Nathan Eovaldi, Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez (who scored the winning run) and Chris Sale are all smiles as thy head to celebrate with teammate Eduardo Nunez, who was safe at first base on the play. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Miami Marlins in a regular season inter league MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) — Jim Davis/Globe Staff

CHAD FINN

Give Red Sox one last celebration, then time to play ball

After a rocky road trip to start this season, the home opener marks the official end of last season.

Bruins roundtable | PART 2

How will the Bruins match up with John Tavares? Can they handle Toronto?s speed?

Tara Sullivan, Kevin Paul Dupont, and Matt Porter discuss how this year?s series with Toronto may differ from last year?s, and other Bruins topics.

OPINION | NICK SIFUENTES

How New York got congestion pricing, and why Boston should be next

It took 12 years for New York to pass a congestion pricing plan. Boston shouldn?t wait that long.

EDITORIAL

Trump doubles down on dubious Fed picks

Herman Cain? Seriously? President Trump reached further into the fringe last week and nominated the former pizza baron for another vacant spot on the Fed.

Editorial Cartoon | Dan Wassernan

Dear IRS: A taxpayer?s request

Cartoonist Dan Wasserman envisions one taxpayer?s request to the IRS.

Love Letters Podcast Season 2

Everybody wants a meet-cute story

Does a great origin story make for a great relationship? In Episode Six, Meredith Goldstein explores this question by revisiting her parents? marriage.

Friendly?s closes 23 more locations in the Northeast, including in Massachusetts

The CEO said in a letter to franchisees that the locations are in ?geographic areas that have changed dramatically.?

Special reports

He bought the fencing coach?s house. Then his son got into Harvard

The Needham house was assessed at $549,300, but sold for nearly a million dollars. The buyer, who never lived a day there, would sell it 17 months later at a substantial loss in what may become the next chapter in the national debate over fairness in college admissions.

Munch Madness

Munch Madness | Final

And the Munch Madness winner is . . .

Beloved Boston bakery Flour takes the cake over Sarma to clinch Munch Madness 2019.

The Help Desk

At some schools, counselors talk with students throughout the application cycle about the possibility that for some, the college ticket will just be easier.

HELP DESK

How anxious students can keep college admissions in perspective

There are many reasons why people thrift. Some want to avoid the mall, others want a unique wardrobe with vintage flair. Everyone wants a deal. Whatever your reason, treasures await you if you?re willing to put in the time and effort.

HELP DESK

How to be a master thrift-store shopper

Love Letters: The Podcast

Season Two: How do you meet someone?

Dating in 2019 is?complicated. Frustrating. Sometimes completely exhilarating. In Season 2 of the podcast, Meredith Goldstein goes deep on one of her most-asked questions.

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Study: Global warming is melting glaciers faster than thought

Boston police officers sing ?Take Me Out to the Ball Game?

STAT

How gifts to Tufts medical school advanced the interests of Purdue Pharma

Watch this drone video of a right whale enjoying the waters off Cape Cod

Delta Air Lines is named the top US carrier for 2018 as the number of complaints against airlines dropped significantly in 2018.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Plane truth: Airline quality at highest level ever, report says

Lime will replace its entire pedal-bike rental fleet with so-called ebikes, like the one above.

It will be electric bikes only for the Lime rental program in Boston?s suburbs

Fans huddled together during the 2018 Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park. This year?s game will be played in similarly chilly temperatures with the chance of rain showers toward the late afternoon.

If you?re headed to the Red Sox game, bundle up ? and watch out for rain

Baker signs bill banning gay conversion therapy for minors

Secret Service director expected to leave his position

Ipswich, MA--03/21/2019--Evan Heenehan of Home Grow Community LLC. visits a client's house in Ipswich, MA to check in on their homegrown cannabis plants on Thursday evening. (Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe) Topic: 13homegrow Reporter:

With homegrown marijuana, a cottage industry is literally sprouting

Felicity Huffman left the Boston federal courthouse last week. ?My daughter knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and . . . I have betrayed her,? Huffman said in a statement.

Felicity Huffman among 13 parents to plead guilty in admissions scandal

Flowers were left on the sidewalk in front of Eleanor Maloney?s Mattapan home. Maloney, 74, was shot and kiled Saturday.

Man, 37, charged with gun offenses in connection with fatal shooting of Mattapan grandmother, 74

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Gary Washburn | On Basketball

The Celtics? regular season really wasn?t as disappointing as it might appear

Seven regulars will sit out Tuesday?s regular-season finale before a favorable matchup with the Pacers in the playoffs.

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Senator Edward Markey spoke Monday during a news conference in Lawrence.

Markey, Trahan propose pipeline safety bill after Merrimack Valley blasts

US Senator Edward Markey and US Representative Lori Trahan say the bill would be named after Leonel Rondon, the 18-year-old killed in September?s disaster.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 5, 2019 US Customs and Border Patrol cars are seen near the border wall between the United States and Mexico in Calexico, California. - The resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, announced by US President Donald Trump on April 7, 2019, underscored the failure of President Trump to halt uncontrolled immigration, one of the key promises of his presidency. More than two years after he took office, tens of thousands of mostly Central Americans flood across the southern US border each month, requesting asylum so that they cannot immediately be sent back home. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Judge blocks Trump?s asylum policy, but delays enforcement

A US judge Monday blocked the Trump administration?s policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico as they wait for an immigration court to hear their cases, but the order won?t immediately go into effect.