Sequester’s long-term effects still unclear

By David Uberti

Therein lies the paradox of the sequester: For some, the sky is falling. But for many others, the budget cuts will hardly register.

By Robert Barnes

The Obama administration’s argument against California’s ban could also cast doubt on prohibitions in other states.

Soldier pleads guilty in Wikileaks case

By Charlie Savage

The 25-year-old faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. He said in court he leaked the information “to make the world a better place.”

Duvalier makes court appearance

By Trenton Daniel

Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier appeared in court after three times shunning a summons for a hearing on whether he should be charged with human rights abuses.

By Ian Deitch

Two Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have ended their hunger strike of nearly three months and two other hunger strikers have been hospitalized.

By Azam Ahmed

Afghan officials said at least 10 policemen had died in two attacks Thursday, bringing the number of killed officers to at least 30 in just the past two days.

CARLO ROTELLA

The shuffle done right

By Carlo Rotella

Magic Slim raised a journeyman’s fidelity to his trade to an order of accomplishment so advanced that it became a kind of virtuosity.

Mary Battenfeld

By Mary Battenfeld

Cities, and city schools, become stronger when we stride across boundaries.

SCOT LEHIGH

Baby boomers are the economy’s ‘oh, no!’

By Scot Lehigh

A substantial amount of the longer-term reduction will have to be done, one way or another, on the spending side as health care costs are projected to increase.

Gabriel E. Gomez makes debut on trail for Senate seat

By Stephanie Ebbert

Gomez introduced himself to voters as a “new kind of ­Republican” and made his first public appearances in Quincy, Shrewsbury, and Springfield.

Kevin Cullen

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ a good take on a tough subject

By Kevin Cullen

That a film based on struggles of people with mental illness would ­receive such acclaim is what makes a Massachusetts author’s achievement a turning point.

Release of immigrants brings debate on freeing many more

By Maria Sacchetti

Despite the release of hundreds of immigrants this week, groups say thousands who have no criminal record remain jailed.

Blue Cross to pay board again, though at reduced level

By Robert Weisman

Two years after bowing to outside pressure and suspending its five-figure annual pay for directors, the health insurer is reinstating the payments.

By Jenn Abelson

The e-commerce giant is threatening to cut ties with marketing affiliates in the state because of proposed legislation that would force the company to collect sales tax.

Local burger chain b.good ready to grow

By Taryn Luna

The founders of b.good, a Boston chain of nine farm-to-table burger and fry joints, are launching an ambitious campaign to spread their feel-good fast food.

Randolph Bromery, 87, pioneer in higher education

By Bryan Marquard

Dr. Bromery served as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, led the state Board of Regents of Higher Education, and blazed a trail for African-Americans in academia.

Denis Forman; spearheaded ‘Brideshead Revisited’; 95

By Paul Vitello

Mr. Forman was a television executive who served as steward to some of the most ambitious and popular British programs ever made.

Tom Griffin, 96; navigated daring Doolittle Raid on Japan in WWII

By Dan Sewell

Mr. Griffin was a B-25 navigator in the audacious Doolittle’s Raid on mainland Japan during World War II.

Bruins 2, Senators 1 (OT)

Bruins’ win streak continues back at home

By Fluto Shinzawa

Patrice Bergeron tipped a shot just past Ottawa’s Robin Lehner in overtime, giving the Bruins their 5th straight win.

Christopher L. Gasper

Hard to believe in these Celtics

By Christopher L. Gasper

After losing Rajon Rondo, the Celtics have been a delight to watch. But it’s a mirage, because this team’s long-term future is still murky.

For Smith College, an unlikely trip to NCAA Tournament

By Amalie Benjamin

With a reputation based far more on its academics than its athletics, the birthplace of women’s basketball finally has a team to cheer.

Boston Ballet embraces a choreographer in ‘All Kylián’

By Karen Campbell

With the three ballets by Jiří Kylián to be showcased in its upcoming program, Boston Ballet now has nine of the Czech choreographer’s works in its repertoire.

Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía brings ‘Metáfora’ to Boston

By Janine Parker

Flamenco dancer and choreographer Rubén Olmo’s two-part work pays homage to a dance tradition steeped in the imagery of blood, sweat, and fire.

At 22, Matthew Aucoin is a composer with composure

By James Sullivan

The American Repertory Theater announced that Aucoin has been commissioned to write an opera as part of the National Civil War Project.