O’Malley named to Vatican reform advisory committee
Pope Francis named Cardinal Sean O’Malley to an advisory group that will counsel him on reforming the Vatican bureaucracy.
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US, China pledge efforts for nuclear-free North Korea
Secretary of State John Kerry and China’s foreign policy chief said they’d seek a peaceful resolution to the North Korean standoff.
Senate launches debate on transportation bill
In a rare Saturday session, the state Senate began debate on a bill that calls for a medley of new revenue streams to fund transportation.
Woods given 2-shot penalty, not disqualified
Woods given 2-shot penalty, not disqualifiedTiger Woods was assessed a two-stroke penalty over an incorrect drop he took on Friday, during the second round of the Masters.
Menino undergoing surgery for broken leg
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was scheduled to undergo surgery this morning on his leg after he broke it in a fall Friday.
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Wynn duplicates Everett, Philadelphia casino plans
Similarities between the proposals are intentional, billionaire Steve Wynn said. He modeled them after a hotel he built in China.
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Boston taxi regulator faces misconduct review
Mark Cohen, whose department is under fire for its oversight of the city’s $1 billion cab industry, has been suspended for alleged misconduct with a police department employee.
45,000 Mass. residents to feel pinch of federal cutbacks
Massachusetts residents who have been unemployed for at least six months will see their unemployment benefits shrink by the end of the month.
A loaded pistol, a tragedy, and a N.H. chief charged
Prosecutors took the unusual step of charging a New Hampshire police chief after a teenager used the chief’s unlocked service weapon to kill himself.
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Sports
Heat 109, Celtics 101
Pierce, Garnett sit out defeat to Heat
Any setback without Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, including Friday night’s 109-101 loss, is a setback with an asterisk.
Metro
Sullivan says he would oppose gun check bill
Republican US Senate candidate Michael J. Sullivan said at a live debate Friday he would vote against a bill that would expand background checks for gun sales.
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Nation & World
Kerry walks fine line on North Korea
Secretary of State John Kerry warned North Korea’s young leader that his country would lose any military showdown with the United States.
Politics
Negotiators agree on immigration cutoff date
Senate negotiators have agreed to a date that could bar hundreds of thousands of immigrants from the path to legalization provided in the proposed overhaul.
Business
Work to resume on Filene’s project
Work on the Filene’s redevelopment project will resume in days after its developer signed an advertising firm to occupy a large part of the property.
Arts
The lesson to be learned? Don’t mess with Mika
Mika’s latest album is a testament to his penchant for couching heavy sentiments in fizzy dance-pop songs. He plays the Royale on April 13.
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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.