Nation

US-born children, too, were separated from parents at the border

In many cases, the US-born children were placed into foster care for lengthy periods, and some have yet to be reunited with their parents. Continue reading →

Environment

White House suggests Colorado River cuts be spread evenly among states

Overuse and a 23-year-long drought made worse by climate change have threatened to provoke a water and power catastrophe across the West. The Colorado River supplies drinking water to 40 million Americans. Continue reading →

Nation

Oklahoma set to consider nation’s first religious charter school

With conservative justices now dominating the Supreme Court, St. Isidore’s organizers hope the charter school could be the next step in a broader movement to allow government money to be spent on religious schools. Continue reading →

World

Russian forces in Crimea brace for possible Ukraine assault

The Moscow-appointed leader of Crimea said Tuesday the region is on guard for what may be an impending Ukrainian counteroffensive. Continue reading →

World

How Ukraine won the war to keep the lights on

Electric trams are running again in Kyiv, and electric scooters dot the sidewalks. With curfew extended to midnight, the streets are bright and buzzing. Portable generators, nearly impossible to find as they flew off the shelves in December, are being sold at half price. Continue reading →

World

In Belfast, Biden will see peace marred by political crisis

American grit was essential to getting Northern Ireland’s warring sides to make peace 25 years ago with the Good Friday Agreement. Continue reading →

OPINION

The end of the Republican Party

Flailing against public opinion on major issues, the GOP is out of step and running out of time. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Investigations of what appear to be serious campaign finance violations can’t simply sink into a swamp of inertia

The public needs a timely accounting when a possible violation of law case is referred to the attorney general. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Curaleaf complies with transparency in cannabis

We have fully complied with every request, addressed all questions, and have had no indications from any regulator that there are any outstanding issues with our compliance. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Being nice can change a life’: Mel King remembered at funeral as titan of Boston

A funeral service for King, who died last month at age 94, was held at Union United Methodist Church in the South End. It may also be viewed at two satellite locations or streamed online. Continue reading →

Metro

The gentleman from Maine who brought peace to Northern Ireland

Having covered that conflict, and knowing many of the personalities in those negotiations, it is my considered opinion that the deal would not have been reached without Mitchell, the former senator from Maine whom President Bill Clinton tapped as his special envoy to Northern Ireland. Continue reading →

Higher Education

How UMass Amherst mobilized to procure the state’s 15,000 mifepristone doses

The university's unlikely role followed student activism on women’s rights last year. Continue reading →

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Boston sports fans, it’s OK to believe these Bruins will bring home another championship

There may be a general tendency to brace for the worst when the playoffs arrive, but it doesn't feel that way with this team. Continue reading →

red sox notebook

With Garrett Whitlock ready to go, Red Sox send Kutter Crawford to Worcester

In two starts this season, Crawford went 1-1 and had an ERA of 8.00. Continue reading →

On Basketball

‘Last year is last year’: The Celtics seem to have dodged a first-round bullet, but the Hawks are coming to play

The Heat looked like favorites to set up yet another playoff date with the Celtics, but the young Hawks might just be finding their rhythm at the right time. Continue reading →

Business

During the pandemic, cities opened their streets to pedestrians. So what now?

The questions around Moody Street in Waltham sum up a debate happening all over Greater Boston, as communities consider which changes to public space should stick around for good. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Why the Fed’s inflation fight may end in all pain and no gain

Calls for the central bank to stop raising interest rates are growing louder. But is it too late to avoid a recession? Continue reading →

The Fine Print

Malden company accused of deadly delay in reporting window awning problems

SunSetter delayed filing reports until weeks after it learned of the death of a 73-year man allegedly due to a defect in the company’s retractable awnings, according to a civil complaint filed by the Justice Department. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Leon Levine, retail contrarian who founded Family Dollar, dies at 85

Mr. Levine dropped out of college, emptied his bank account and opened the first Family Dollar in Charlotte, N.C. By the mid-2000s, Family Dollar had more than 5,000 locations. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Craig Breedlove, once the fastest man on earth, dies at 86

Craig Breedlove, the first person to set land-speed records at 400, 500 and 600 mph, died Tuesday at his home in Rio Vista, California. He was 86. Continue reading →

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Books

Two very different takes on Isabella Stewart Gardner

Two books, fact and fiction. Paired, they’re a perfect book club pick on her birthday. Continue reading →

GETTING SALTY

At T.C. Scoops, Tina Chemini has 60 flavors and then some

Her beloved ice cream parlor debuts in Holliston this week after the original Medway location closed during the pandemic. Continue reading →

FOOD

Ten new restaurants to visit this spring

Recently opened or coming soon, these spots offer inventive drinks, globetrotting flavors, and all the oysters you can eat. Continue reading →