In Boston, ‘tonic’ gives way to ‘soda’

For most Bostonians, the carbonated drink is now ‘‘soda,’’ not ‘‘tonic,’’ and the final volume of a new dictionary sheds light on the history of the usage.

Bruins shoot for digital advantage with network

The new Bruins Digital Entertainment Network will bundle all of their digital, mobile, and social online assets under one brand.

Strong quake hits central Chile

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Sunday night, the strongest many people said they had felt since the huge quake that devastated the area two years ago.

Political Notebook

Rick Santorum sets sights on Wisconsin voters

Santorum told Wisconsin Republicans that Mitt Romney is an inconsistent conservative who should not be trusted with their party’s presidential nomination.

Kansas 80, North Carolina 67

Kansas ousts North Carolina

The Jayhawks are returning to the Final Four for the first time since winning the NCAA title in 2008.

Breakout star Grimes creates pop of a darker hue

As Grimes, Claire Boucher makes music that splits the difference between upbeat pop and darker electronics.

Travel

See Chicago with the help of a volunteer Greeter

The free service matches visitors with their own private greeters who have volunteered to tout their hometown.

BOOK REVIEW

‘What to Look for in Winter’ by Candia McWilliam

McWilliam has written a memoir that she describes as “a bread-and-butter letter to life from someone who has loved it but not sufficiently belonged to it.’’