Afghanistan orders US special forces to leave province
The decision stems from allegations that Afghans working with US special forces are torturing and abusing other Afghans, the government said.
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Bruins win again in Florida
The Bruins skated away from the Panthers on goals by four different Boston players.
Johnson wins Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th
Jimmie Johnson held on to win at Daytona while Danica Patrick’s finish was the highest ever for a woman in the race.
Automatic budget cuts find few fans
The automatic federal budget cuts set to take hold this week were roundly condemned Sunday by governors, lawmakers, and administration officials.
Kerry begins first overseas trip as secretary of state
John Kerry hoped to bring new ideas to Europe and the Mideast about how to end nearly two years of violence in Syria.
Thousands attend pope’s last blessing at St. Peter’s Square
Pope Benedict XVI spoke in a strong voice as he thanked the faithful from his studio window in St. Peter’s Square.
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Crowds gathered to see Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday.
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The pope spoke from the window of his studio overlooking the square.
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Attendees said “thank you” to the outgoing pope.
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Nuns waited for Benedict to speak.
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The square was clear of most people later Sunday. The pope will hold his last audience Wednesday.
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Spy masters open up in Oscar-nominated ‘Gatekeepers’
Dror Moreh’s film, which is vying for best documentary feature at the Academy Awards, centers on the six former heads of the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency.
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Who really opened Africa?
How Tripoli, Egypt, and Zanzibar rode 19th-century European expeditions to profit.
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Sports
Pedro Martinez embraces role as mentor for Red Sox
The future Hall of Famer is imparting his wisdom to the team’s young pitchers.
Metro
In nonprofit game, athletes post losing records
Many nonprofits that help burnish the reputations of pro athletes give little of what’s raised, a Globe review found.
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Nation & World
Italians vote in parliamentary elections
Elections Sunday and Monday will help determine the country’s economic stance and as a result are being closely watched.
Politics
Lynch, Markey seek support in Senate race
Democratic rivals Representative Stephen F. Lynch and Representative Edward J. Markey talked about immigration reform in separate campaign stops.
Business
Three sides to debate over raising minimum wage
The Globe spoke with a small business owner, a minimum wage worker, and an economist to get their perspective.
Arts
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Jeremy Denk: at work on two keyboards
The pianist’s public artistic identity has been unusually shaped by a kind of secret weapon: his gifts as a writer.
Travel
Heights of eagle watching on the lower Connecticut River
A boat tour allows visitors to spot the creatures in addition to a variety of other birds.
Books
Book review
‘Benediction’ by Kent Haruf
“Benediction,” Haruf’s latest, is about death and the things we share.
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