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Timothy Murray broke state law, regulators say

Regulators have asked the attorney general to conduct a criminal probe after concluding the lieutenant governor violated campaign finance laws on political donations.

Rajon Rondo went up for a layup.

Knicks 89, celtics 86

Celtics lose to Knicks for 5th straight loss

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, anchoring the Knicks’ 89-86 win Thursday night despite Rajon Rondo’s triple-double.

Senate OK’s modest restrictions on filibusters

The rule changes would reduce yet not eliminate the number of times opponents can use filibusters.

Shaw’s was bought bySupervalu Inc. in 2006 and has seen its sales decline ever since.

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Shaw’s struggles against lower-priced competition

Shaw’s, which was just bought by a group of private investors, has seen its sales erode $1.5 billion since 2006.

“Ubi Girl From Tai Region” (1972) by Loïs Mailou Jones.

Art Review

Loïs Mailou Jones retrospective at the MFA

“Loïs Mailou Jones,” a retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts, demonstrates that Jones had ample talents in realism, post-impressionism, textile design, and more.

First lady Michelle Obama.

Should you start 2013 with a bang?

Not long after Kate Middleton was caught with side bangs, Michelle Obama debuted bangs of her own, and celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Kerry Washington continue to rock fringe like champs.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/01/24/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/03132011_GL13peddd-7876811--90x90.jpg Sox add Pedro Martinez as special assistant

The Red Sox icon is expected to help GM Ben Cherington improve scouting and the development of pitching.

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Tom Brady, of course, will still be the on-field leader for the Patriots, but which players will have his back next time around?

Patriots face many questions for 2013 team

With 11 key players set to become free agents, Bill Belichick must quickly move into evaluation mode as he seeks to rebuild his beaten team.

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“This is really an uphill road,” saidSenator Dianne Feinstein.

Assault weapons ban filed in Congress

Senator Dianne Feinstein announced legislation that would ban the sale and manufacture of 157 types of semiautomatic weapons.

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First lady Michelle Obama.

Should you start 2013 with a bang?

Not long after Kate Middleton was caught with side bangs, Michelle Obama debuted bangs of her own, and celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Kerry Washington continue to rock fringe like champs.