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Police license technology raises privacy concerns
Automated license readers that allow police to monitor vehicles have privacy advocates worried that the technology is too intrusive.
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Lynch, Markey tangle in debate
Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey, the two Democratic candidates in the special US Senate election, faced off at UMass Lowell.
Kevin Cullen
The Irish education of Margaret Thatcher
When it came to the long and tortured history of the English and the Irish, the late UK prime minister misread Irish history badly.
As transportation vote looms, lawmakers wrangle for votes
With a vote expected today on a major transportation and taxes bill, House officials backed off earlier predictions that they have enough votes to override a governor’s veto.
Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
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Kickstarter spawns funding frenzies — and angst
Kickstarter has shown itself to be a great way to fund a creative project, but behind the giddiness can lie jealousy, stress, and disappointment.
red sox 3, orioles 1
Red Sox win Fenway opener
Daniel Nava hit a three-run home run in the seventh and Clay Buchholz pitched seven strong innings as the Red Sox boosted their record to 5-2.
bruins 6, hurricanes 2
Bruins skate past Hurricanes
Boston had little problem with Carolina, taking a 5-0 lead into the third period.
Louisville 82, Michigan 76
Louisville wins NCAA title
The Cardinals trailed by 12 points in the first half but came back for their third national title.
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ON BASKETBALL
Celtics must hit playoff stride fast
With playoff seeding far from settled, the Celtics have 10 days to gather cohesion and get Kevin Garnett in premium shape.
Metro
At least four arrested outside State House in protest over T funds
A group of senior citizens and people with disabilities stopped traffic to protest fare increases for The Ride.
Columnists
Nation & World
Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer and actress, dies
Funicello, who started on ‘‘The Mickey Mouse Club’’ and matured to a successful career in records and ‘60s beach party movies, died at age 70.
Politics
Deal to expand gun background checks takes form
Two key senators pursued a plan to expand background checks on gun sales, a possible boost for President Obama’s efforts.
Business
Complaints surge as airline passengers feel squeeze
Consumer complaints were significantly higher in the peak summer travel months of June, July, and August.
Arts
Q & A
Anna Deavere Smith in fresh territory
The playwrights’s new work is a departure from the solo shows drawn verbatim from interviews she is known for.
Health and wellness
Reflections from Residency
Patients as more than conditions
Understanding the hopes, fears, disappointments, and dreams of patients can make better doctors in the process.
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Editorial Event | April 17
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina Rudick
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina RudickAttend a session on photography and videography with the host of BostonGlobe.com’s “Back Story” series.