Super Tuesday contests could reshape GOP race

In contests across 10 states today, over 400 delegates are at stake - more than one-third of the 1,144 needed for the nomination.

Andrew DeCusati voted in Duxbury this morning.

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Andrew DeCusati voted in Duxbury this morning.

Elizabeth Connell, left, and her husband, Kevin, arrived in Duxbury to cast their ballots.

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Elizabeth Connell, left, and her husband, Kevin, arrived in Duxbury to cast their ballots.

A voter in Montpelier, Vt., cast his ballot this morning.

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A voter in Montpelier, Vt., cast his ballot this morning.

Mitt Romney spoke via satellite to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)  in Washington, D.C., this morning.

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Mitt Romney spoke via satellite to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington, D.C., this morning.

Rick Santorum also addressed the AIPAC in Washington, D.C., this morning.

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Rick Santorum also addressed the AIPAC in Washington, D.C., this morning.

Newt Gingrich addressed the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in Duluth, Ga., this morning.

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Newt Gingrich addressed the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in Duluth, Ga., this morning.

Voters filled out their ballots in Steubenville, Ohio, this morning.

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Voters filled out their ballots in Steubenville, Ohio, this morning.

A voter entered the Lexington Avenue Fire House in Cambridge to cast his vote this morning.

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A voter entered the Lexington Avenue Fire House in Cambridge to cast his vote this morning.

A polling station was ready for Super Tuesday voters in Cambridge this morning.

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A polling station was ready for Super Tuesday voters in Cambridge this morning.

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Johns Creek, Ga.

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Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Johns Creek, Ga.

Mary Lou Andrews, right, stopped to fill out a voter certification card in Johns Creek, Ga.

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Mary Lou Andrews, right, stopped to fill out a voter certification card in Johns Creek, Ga.

A voter cast his ballot at Tuesday in Pemberville, Ohio.

Super Tuesday fact sheet

With 10 states voting today, “Super Tuesday” is half the size it was four years ago, but still a key voting day in the nomination process.

Voters head to the polls in Mass. to pick GOP nominee

Voters are heading to the polls this morning to vote in a Republican presidential primary, joining voters in nine other states who participating in Super Tuesday.

81-year-old woman claims $336.4 million lottery prize

Louise White claimed the Powerball jackpot today with the winning ticket that was bought at a Stop & Shop in Newport, R.I.

Doctors’ pay rises with new patients

Reflecting dramatic shifts in health care, Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals are paying doctors more if they agree to accept new patients.

http://c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/03/06/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/06rush_photo--90x90.jpg Report: Pittsfield radio station drops Rush Limbaugh show

Following controversial remarks by Limbaugh directed at a Georgetown University law student, Pittsfield radio station 1420 AM WBEC has dropped his show, CNN is reporting.

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Disabled fear T’s plans for changes in The Ride

Changes proposed as part of the MBTA’s broader deficit-cutting plan would drive up the round-trip cost of The Ride.

“The reality is that young Catholic women are absolutely sexually active, and they are on contraceptives.”

Alexandra Mangione,  a 20-year-old Boston College student

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Somerville man is chauffeur for Nobel laureates

As part of a nonprofit program called Nobel Laureate School Visits, Dan Mosher has driven nine Nobel Prize recipients and will chauffeur his 10th, MIT professor Robert Merton, Tuesday.

Business

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Charles Ogletree is a respected commentator on race issues.

Harvard professor offers help in church-bank fight

Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree has agreed to help the Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church in their loan dispute with OneUnited Bank.

Nation & World

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Patriots franchise Wes Welker

The Patriots designated Welker as their franchise player for the 2012 season, a move that was fully expected since the sides remained far apart on a longer-term contract.

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‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘War Horse’ headed to Boston

The white-shirted missionaries of “The Book of Mormon’’ are headed to Boston next year, while Joey, the noble steed of “War Horse,’’ will gallop into town this fall.

Lifestyle

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Alex Beam

Nostradamus, he’s not

With Beam taking a yearlong leave of absence, he decided to draft predictions for the forthcoming year.

Opinion

“Surely, [Sarah Palin] was canny enough to realize that, in today’s political climate, she’s more saleable as entertainment.”

Joanna Weiss 

Ideas

“The story of St. John’s University reflects the power — and the threat — that such an education still represents to a proud nation that nevertheless hungers for new ideas.”

Patricia Wen  on the lost liberal arts university of China