Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease, study finds
The diet eschews red meats and processed food in favor of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil, and wine.
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Senator Warren hammers GOP on spending cuts
Speaking today in Boston, Elizabeth Warren said that “we seem to have a government that works only by holdout,” and called the cuts “just plain dumb.”
British cardinal resigns, to skip papal conclave
Britain’s highest-ranking Catholic leader is resigning as archbishop in the wake of misconduct allegations.
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Getting your body’s clocks to run on time
Researchers are working to understand how out-of-whack body rhythms could be behind some common diseases.
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Best picture win caps Affleck’s resurgence
Best picture win caps Affleck’s resurgenceWith his best picture Oscar win for “Argo,” Ben Affleck has gone from the pit of pop scorn to the apex of Hollywood respect.
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List of the 2013 Oscar winners
See the nominees and winners in each of the major Academy Award categories.
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Celtics’ latest loss shows how flawed they are
The Celtics are likely going to make the playoffs, but can they make a serious run? Right now the answer is no.
Metro
Weather doesn’t spell spring, but grills at Sully’s do
Even with snow and freezing drizzle outside, opening weekend at Sullivan’s on Castle Island signals the imminence of spring.
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Nation & World
Kabul bars US special forces from province
Afghanistan banned US forces from a strategic province, citing complaints that Afghans working for the US have tortured villagers.
Politics
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New group seeks to ‘strengthen progressive movement’
Two top political consultants to President Obama are forming a new public advocacy group.
Business
Hewlett-Packard will make $169 Android tablet
The HP Slate 7 tablet will have a 7-inch screen, similar in size to the Amazon Kindle Fire.
Arts
Book Review
‘If a Stranger Approaches’ by Laura Kasischke
This collection of short stories artfully plays with the line that divides private fantasy from public acts.
Health and wellness
Daily Dose
Quality TV programs lead to better behavior in kids
Research published last week suggests the type of programs children watch on TV can affect their behavior.
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