Boston.com

Bombing suspect died of gunshot wounds, blunt trauma

Death certificate provides details

The state medical examiner's office confirmed that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot, run over, and dragged by a vehicle.

Funeral home owner defends himself

The owner of the Worcester funeral home where the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is now being held said he's "not honoring a terrorist, just burying a body."

Discuss: What do you think of the funeral home's move?

Bomb investigation leads to woods at Dartmouth farm

More News

Full coverage of Marathon bombings

On the blogs | Media remix

Live-tweeting a breakdown

It seems like just yesterday that Amanda Bynes was an adorable Nickelodeon star. Now the seemingly troubled actress is in control of her own car accident, so to speak, through Twitter.

Newtown officials to decide future of Sandy Hook Elementary School

Officials are meeting to discuss whether to renovate or rebuild the school where 20 first-graders and six educators were shot to death in December.

Newtown educators to get Medal of Honor

Globe 10.0: Will the Celtics win game 6?

Watch: Underground shows our critics love

Lehane beats 'Gone Girl' for best novel award

Sox face Rangers

Felix Doubront is 0-2, 10.32, in five career appearances against Texas, two of them starts. We have updates.

Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Playoffs Round 1 Home Game 2
05/04/2013, at TD Garden
Best Value! $129 and up
Find Tickets

Gender-neutral bathrooms OK'd by UMass Boston student government

The student government called the move part of the school’s “commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive campus environment.”

Knicks at Celtics > In progress on ESPN

Can the Celtics bring it back?

The Celtics defeated the Knicks 92-86 in Game 5 of their playoff series to cut the Knicks' lead to 3-2. We've got scenes from the nail-biting-worthy games here.

live blog Follow updates for the Game 6 playoff match
pictures Boston sports' biggest comebacks, upsets
Watch Celtics compared to Sox | KG coming up big

OPINION / BOSTON.COMMENT

What makes a marathon hero?

The word "hero" has been used a lot by the media since the Boston Marathon bombings. Is this a case of overreach? Share your thoughts.

PREVIOUS POST Plan B: Without parental notification?

Mass. Ave. Bridge, part of Memorial Drive to close Saturday morning

The closing is between the Longfellow Bridge and Vassar Street for the Red Sox Run to Home Base.

Poll: Gabriel Gomez nearly tied with Edward Markey in US Senate race

Republican Gabriel E. Gomez trails Democrat Edward J. Markey by four percentage points in a new poll by Public Policy Polling.

Michelle Obama to headline fundraiser for Markey

Exclusive content only available on BostonGlobe.com

Seaport Square project takes shape

The plan for the South Boston Waterfront would include two 22-story towers with up to 800 apartments.

Opinion | Kevin Cullen

Heroes on our shores

A fine legacy to the attack on us by immigrants who spurned our generosity would be to make life better for the vast majority of immigrants who love the US.

The Breeders dive back into 'Last Splash'

The local band is reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album.

Opinion | SCOT LEHIGH

Gomez, forge your own path

To be or not to be Scott Brown, that is the question. And the answer should be clear. ’Tis best not to be him.

Produce on the cheap

Get the skinny on local farmers' markets from dietitian Joan Salge Blake.

Groups create new autism brain bank | Could that meat make you sick? | Video The health benefits of beer

New evacuation ordered in California wildfire

A wind shift forced fire commanders to order a new evacuation of homes in a Thousand Oaks neighborhood overlooking smoke-filled coastal canyons.

world Arrest in Bangladesh building collapse | nation Man dead after firing gun inside Houston airport

Dow closes at record, but below 15,000

The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 15,000 for the first time early Friday, but did not quite close at that level.

poll Do you think the economy is getting better?

Markets

S&P 500

+16.83+1.0%

US employers add 165K jobs, unemployment falls | Talks underway to start Seaport Square development

Aerosmith, more to play benefit show for Marathon victims

Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block, the J. Geils Band, and a slew of other performers are slated to play a benefit concert on May 30 at TD Garden for the victims of the Marathon bombings. Get all the info via Culture Desk.

- Movie Reviews 'Iron Man 3'
- |
- 'Kon-tiki'
- |
- 'Bert Stern: Original Madman'

Lifestyle

Recipes

Meals for mom

We created three menus: a light and fresh luncheon, a homey roast chicken feast, and a breakfast (or brunch) in bed to celebrate Mother's Day on May 12.

Travel

Your favorite views of New England

Whether it be from atop a mountain, along the coast, or the sun setting at Fenway Park, our readers showed off the scenes and backdrops that make New England special.

Your Campus

Northeastern honors first responders to bombing sites

At its commencement, Northeastern University honored the first responders to Marathon bombers.

2013 Commencement Guide | Keynote speakers

Gender-neutral bathrooms approved at UMass Boston | Emerson College launches a minor in radio

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

At dawn of 3D revolution, DIY printers look for killer app

3D printers, which can build objects with the help of digital schematics, are growing in popularity and quality. But are they coming to a home near you?