BOSTON — The companies say the federal law, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman, imposes unnecessary administrative costs.

BOSTON — Estimates vary on how many defense jobs would be lost in Massachusetts if the sequester happens.

BOSTON — The New York Times Company is trying to reassure nervous employees at the Boston Globe, following the surprise announcement that the Globe is up for sale.

BOSTON — Massachusetts auto dealer Ernie Boch Jr. is considering a new line of work: selling newspapers.

The way movies get to the local theater has undergone a revolution recently. For small movie houses, like the Brattle, it’s a bittersweet — and expensive — transition.

BOSTON — We look at the pros and cons potential bidders will weigh before jumping in.

BOSTON — Massachusetts could face the cuts if automatic federal spending cuts kick in March 1.

BOSTON — The New York Times Co. plans to sell its New England Media Group, which includes The Boston Globe and The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

BOSTON — The governor stressed life sciences cooperation between the state and the South American nation.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A group of wronged employees of Upper Crust Pizzeria are trying to get their just desserts by opening — and owning — their own store. The new name? The Just Crust.

BIDDEFORD, Maine — A new Massachusetts law that went into effect last month allows up to 35 medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. We visited one in Biddeford, Maine, to see how it works.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — The results were announced after the shoe, wheelbarrow and iron were neck and neck for elimination in the final hours of voting.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Regulators are meeting in Portsmouth to decide 2013 limits on stocks including cod on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine.

DOVER, Del. — Wanxiang beat Milwaukee-based auto parts marker Johnson Controls Inc. in bidding for A123′s assets after the company sought bankruptcy protection.