Mattapan jurors describe ‘bizarre’ deliberations

Two jurors in the Mattapan quadruple slaying trial are describing a strange, tense scene during deliberations in the horrific case.

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The nomination of Dartmouth President Jim Yong Kim drew positive reaction from some, but also concern over his potentially brief tenure at the college.

3 indicted in ongoing Probation Department probe

The indictments of John J. O’Brien and two former top deputies are “just one step” in the ongoing investigation of rigged hiring practices, said US Attorney Carmen Ortiz.

Obama, GOP candidates react to Fla. teen’s shooting

The case, which has rallied civil rights activists, involves an unarmed black teenager who was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Fla.

1 dead, 2 arrested after Saugus bank robbery

Dozens of state troopers and local police are scouring a residential neighborhood of Malden searching for additional suspects.

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10 secrets to a deep home cleaning this spring

In March, New Englanders open their windows, eager for fresh air. And when they see all those swirling dust moats in the sun, they know it’s time to get to work.

Kevin Garnett (5) battled for a rebound with the 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) in the first half of the game.

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76ers beat Celtics, stay on top

The Philadelphia 76ers remained in first place in the Atlantic Division with a 99-86 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

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Can’t write off the Jets with Tim Tebow

Tebow gives the Jets options. And he proved on the Broncos that he can have a positive effect on a team, on the field and off.

The Boston Museum has suggested a newmuseum along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway.

Developers offer 4 proposals on Greenway site

A vacant lot along the Greenway attracted an array of building proposals Friday, including a 180-room hotel, apartments and restaurants, and a museum on Boston’s history.

‘‘If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon’’

President Obama, on Trayvon Martin’s killing 

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Watch the video of this Globe Talk event, featuring local comedians Dave Russo, Anthony Scibelli, Tony V, Jimmy Tingle, and Lenny Clarke sharing stories about the Boston comedy scene. Laughs guaranteed. (Editor’s note: This video contains strong language.)

Inside The Boston Globe

Not so sleepy, Portland, Maine, is known for a buzzing dining scene, and notables include Fore Street and its lobster.

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Brad Robbins of Boston leaned his legs against an elm tree in Boston Common while using his cellphone on the first day of spring.

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Does financial aid make college more expensive?

The winter that wasn’t
‘‘The Hunger Games’’ stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, who is chosen to represent her district in nationally televised killing games.

Movie Review

‘The Hunger Games’ hits the mark

Long-stalled lab building underway in Longwood
Bobby Jenks’ mugshot

Bobby Jenks faces DUI charge

Red Line celebrates 100th anniversary

Cat survives fall from 19th-floor window

Consultant juggles roles as adviser to Romney, Brown

Spoek Mathambo raps with the rhythms of South Africa

Celtics 100, Bucks 91

Celtics knock off Bucks

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“They were commodities to be exploited and sold,” said Attorney General Martha Coakley, who estimated there were between 12 and 14 women involved in the operation.

Four accused of running human trafficking operation

Attorney General Martha Coakley announced the arrests of four individuals in East Boston and Chelsea, which are the first arrests under the state’s new human trafficking law.

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The mistake was due to an unspecified “programming error,” CVS Caremark, pharmacy benefits manager for the Tufts Medicare Preferred Plan, said in a statement.

CVS Caremark letters sent in error

Personal and medical information about Tufts Health Plan members was mistakenly included in letters CVS Caremark sent to about 3,500 members of the health plan.

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For Wisconsin, depth leads to despair

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Bay State Banner publisher’s two hats in bank-church dispute

LAWRENCE HARMON

The case for orphanages

SCOT LEHIGH

The economy, generically oversimplified

Brian McGrory

A mystery on the side
Roger Goodell suspended Saints coach Sean Payton for one year.

Bob Ryan

Roger Goodell sends big message in punishments

Yvonne Abraham

Mass. lawmakers should pass sick-leave bill

Juliette Kayyem

Under melting ice, a jackpot
US Senator Scott Brown appeared at the annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Sunday.

Joan Vennochi

Old-school Dems have their guy: Scott Brown

Joanna Weiss

Still waiting for a heroine of confidence
Shirley Simmons is pictured with Father Ernest Serino (left) and Reverend Charles Stith in this Sept. 30, 1979 photo.

Brian McGrory

A crime then, and now
UConn fans make Huskies games at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., a festive affair.

Bob Ryan

Bob Ryan’s college basketball tour of New England

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Sergeant Robert Bales in an Aug. 23, 2011 photo.

US soldier charged in Afghan shooting rampage

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was charged on Friday with 17 counts of premeditated murder, a capital offense that could lead to the death penalty, officials said.

Politics

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Lobbyists group lobbies for more oversight of industry

Washington lobbyists are making a strange request: more regulation of lobbying.

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Bruins upended by Sharks

The Bruins were outplayed by a hungry Sharks team, and their lead over the Senators shrank to just three points.

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‘Delicacy’ has Audrey Tautou, so what’s not to love?

It’s a charming but shapeless tale of love lost and found again that’s mostly about the joys of being in love with Tautou.

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In ‘Futurity,’ the Lisps’ visions run out of steam

A lack of passion deflates the musical musing on war and technology's good intentions.

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Stoughton’s Lori McKenna is writing her heart out
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Putting college degrees to work
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24 hours in Kendall Square

Opinion

“In a world of virtual communications, some wonder whether cities have much of a future. Builders with money to spend are betting just the opposite. I’m with them.”

Tom Keane 

Ideas

“If the Solutrean hypothesis becomes widely accepted, it would mean that the sea played a central part in human expansion. And in the matter of ‘who came first,’ it would mean that all the Americas have a new origin story to contend with.”

Gareth Cook