State Senate may add funds to transportation bill
The Senate is willing to dedicate more than the $500 million in new taxes approved by the House, but the bill would still fall short of Governor Patrick’s request.
Cambridge giving start-ups protection in Kendall Square
The city is poised to become the first community in the US to require developers to set aside lower-cost offices for start-ups.
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MGM woos Springfield voters with piles of cash
The attention that MGM has lavished on Springfield in support of its casino project is part of an unprecedented citywide campaign.
Enforcement key to latest attempt at immigration bill
Supporters of an immigration overhaul say the only way to make enforcement of laws feasible is to offer a path to citizenship to illegal immigrants now in the US.
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Brigham and Women’s airing medical mistakes
Hospital leaders started an employee newsletter to encourage staff to talk openly about their mistakes and help make sure errors are not repeated.
Job-training program helps homeless find work
A Pine Street Inn and hopeFound collaboration that trains clients and finds them jobs is drawing praise from employers and the employed.
Adrian Walker
We can’t let the gun lobby win
A vocal, special-interest minority has controlled the gun control issue for far too long. And they keep winning, but only because the rest of us let them.
Wade Boggs thinks Red Sox should retire his number
The Hall of Famer believes it’s high time for the Red Sox to put his No. 26 on the facade in the right field of Fenway Park.
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Sports
UConn 93, Louisville 60
UConn women cruise to 8th NCAA title
Freshman Breanna Stewart scored 18 of her 23 points in a dazzling first half as Connecticut routed Louisville, 93-60.
Metro
Babson answers critics over choice of Kerry Healey
Babson College is on the defensive over its selection of the former lieutenant governor as its next president.
Columnists
Nation & World
John Kerry optimistic about Mideast peace talks
The secretary of state pushed an economic development plan for the West Bank that he said could enhance peace efforts.
Politics
Felix Arroyo launches bid to be next Boston mayor
The city councilor formally joined the growing field seeking to succeed Mayor Menino.
Business
J.C. Penney CEO’s challenge: Is it even fixable?
Mike Ullman has to quickly figure out what parts of former chief executive Ron Johnson’s legacy to keep and what to trash.
Arts
Book Review
‘Here I Am’ by Alan Huffman
Huffman investigates the significant life of war photographer Tim Hetherington.
Food & dining
Smother pork in gravy, then make Italian sandwiches
Smothered pork is a traditional Southern recipe in which chops are smothered with gravy and onions.
Globe Insiders
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.