Ten states weigh in on GOP field on Super Tuesday

The most-watched contests are in Ohio, where Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are in a close battle, and Tennessee, where Newt Gingrich hopes for a strong showing.

Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, were aboard his campaign plane in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday before heading to Boston.

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Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, were aboard his campaign plane in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday before heading to Boston.

The sidewalk was empty in front of the Boston Public Library voting location this afternoon.

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The sidewalk was empty in front of the Boston Public Library voting location this afternoon.

Candidate Steve Aylward was in front of the Boston Public Library today trying to drum up support for his run as State Committeeman.

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Candidate Steve Aylward was in front of the Boston Public Library today trying to drum up support for his run as state committeeman.

Voters came and went today at a polling location in Duluth, Ga.

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Voters came and went today at a polling location in Duluth, Ga.

A man studied sample ballots at Boston's City Hall today.

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A man studied sample ballots at Boston's City Hall today.

Polling inspector John Duncan put up a sign at the Harvard-Kent Elementary School in Charlestown.

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Polling inspector John Duncan put up a sign at the Harvard-Kent Elementary School in Charlestown.

A poll worker prepared for voters at the Lincoln Park Elementary School in Knoxville, Tenn.

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A poll worker prepared for voters at the Lincoln Park Elementary School in Knoxville, Tenn.

A Wellesley resident voted in the presidential primary this morning.

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A Wellesley resident voted in the presidential primary this morning.

Poll workers Chris and Maureen Febiger checked in voter Alena Poirier in Wellesley.

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Poll workers Chris and Maureen Febiger checked in voter Alena Poirier in Wellesley.

Andrew DeCusati voted in Duxbury this morning.

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Andrew DeCusati voted in Duxbury this morning.

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.

Voices from the Super Tuesday polls

Voters give their thoughts on who they voted for, and why.

Opinion | Farah Stockman

Natural electoral selection

The natural selection that’s occurring in the GOP race is pushing candidates into niches — but the nominee may have trouble attracting the mainstream.

The $500 million Fenway Center development will include a solar-powered neighborhood and a complex of apartments, stores, and offices over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

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Court ruling allows Fenway Center to move forward

A judge dismissed a zoning challenge that had stalled the $500 million complex of apartments, stores, and offices for more than a year.

Dow falls more than 200 points; biggest loss in 3 months

The Dow Jones industrial average lost more than a quarter of its 745-point advance since Jan. 1, which had been the best start to a year since 1998.

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In his first news conference of the year, President Obama responded to Republican criticism that he’s been weak on Iran’s nuclear program.

City’s plan aims to cut down ER visits

Officials are pushing to alleviate crowds at emergency rooms by redirecting patients without life-threatening ailments to one of Boston’s community health centers.

“Those folks don’t have a lot of responsibilities. They are not commander in chief.”

President Obama,  on GOP criticism of his Iran policy

Globe Insiders

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Louise White (right), 81, of Newport, R.I., was presented a check for $336 million by Gerald Aubin (left) director of the state's lottery, and Governor Lincoln Chafee Tuesday at Rhode Island Lottery headquarters in Cranston, R.I.

81-year-old woman claims $336.4m jackpot
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Pittsfield radio station drops Rush Limbaugh

Disabled fear T’s plans for changes in The Ride

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Encouraging children is part of the routine for new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine

Remaking Red Sox a full-time job for Bobby Valentine
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ART REVIEW

Circular take on modernism

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These comedians make lying fun
Tuukka Rask (center), who was diagnosed with a lower abdomen/groin strain, was helped off the ice by Greg Zanon (left) and Joe Corvo Saturday.

Tuukka Rask out 4-6 weeks with groin injury
View from the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivers comfort

STAGE REVIEW

Youthful exuberance sparks ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Globe wins digital design awards

Red Sox clubhouse abuse scandal grows

Metro

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Somerville man is chauffeur for Nobel laureates

As part of a nonprofit program, Dan Mosher has driven nine Nobel Prize recipients and will chauffeur his 10th Tuesday.

Business

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Sanofi chief executive Christopher A. Viehbacher (left) , the keynote speaker at The Boston College Chief Executives' Club of Boston, talked with Henri A. Termeer (right) former chief executive officer of Genzyme Corp.

Sanofi chief lauds Boston as leader in biotech innovation

Christopher A. Viehbacher said his company established a presence in the Boston area because of its innovation ecosystem.

Columnists

Kevin Cullen

Leaving out the emotion

Joanna Weiss

The elusive task of placing Palin

Juliette Kayyem

NYPD stumbles in terror hunt

BOSTON CAPITAL

iPad with Siri would sound sweet to Nuance

Dan Shaughnessy

Legends enhance Red Sox’ latest ‘new day’

Adrian Walker

Diehard neighbors vow to fight homeless housing

Bob Ryan

Celtics earn major points in win

Innovation Economy

Subscription offers new way to commission art
Andrew Breitbart, a conservative blogger who published revealing photographs that led to the resignation of Representative Anthony Weiner of New York, died last week at 43.

Joanna Weiss

Passing of a provocateur

Jeff Jacoby

Yes, colleges are full of liberal elites

Joan Vennochi

Youth vote no lock for Obama
The scoreboard is truly a blank slate, as Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester warms up before the first exhibition game ever at JetBlue Park, against Northeastern.

Dan Shaughnessy

A change, it seems, amid fastballs from Jon Lester

Nation & World

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Eric Holder said Congress authorized the use of lethal methods a week after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

AG defends killing of home-grown terrorist threats

Attorney General Eric Holder said killing US citizens living abroad who pose terrorist threats is legal and sometimes necessary.

Politics

Democratic jitters in Massachusetts Senate race

Democratic activists said Elizabeth Warren needs to rekindle excitement after polls showed her trailing Senator Scott Brown.

Sports

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Rajon Rondo got up for the Celtics’ 115-111 overtime win over New York Sunday, finishing with 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists.

Rajon Rondo finally hits his stride for Celtics

After a three-game stretch in which Rondo has averaged 15.7 points, 10 rebounds, and 14.3 assists, the Celtics guard won’t likely be concerned about trade rumors.

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STAGE REVIEW

Youthful exuberance sparks ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By showcasing age-appropriate actors, Stoneham Theatre’s “Romeo and Juliet’’ offers a refreshing corrective.

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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.

Magazine

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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