AM Briefing: Mehanna To Be Sentenced; Bruins To Open Title Defense

What stories we’re watching this Thursday:

- Sudbury's Mehanna Faces Sentence In Plot To Help Al-Qaida

- Bruins Keep Focus Forward Ahead Of Playoffs

- Partners HealthCare In Talks To Acquire South Shore Hospital [Herald]

- Fraternity Closes BU Chapter In Hazing [Globe]

- Sentenced As Juveniles, Those Serving Life Await Supreme Court Ruling

- Conn. Legislature OKs Death Penalty Repeal [AP]

Sports:
- Celtics Outlast Hawks In OT
- Romero Outduels Lester As Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 3-1
- Oh, and Larry Legend and Magic were on "The Late Show" last night (as the Broadway play about them was opening). A taste: