Cardinals resume vote on second day of conclave
Cardinals are back at the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to choose a new pope after their first ballot yielded no winner.
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The winning styles of 2 cardinals from the US
Boston’s Sean O’Malley inspires papal talk with his reserved manner, while New York’s Timothy Dolan captivates many with an ebulliently religious mien.
Social media play big role in movies
Social media play big role in moviesComments posted by audience members on Twitter or online film sites such as Rotten Tomatoes can sway public opinion and ticket sales.
Boston hotel workers authorize strike, if needed
Hotel workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike at some of the city’s most prestigious hotels if the companies don’t agree to a new citywide contract.
Gun debate a test for Senator Patrick Leahy
As chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the Vermont senator will be tested in the weeks ahead as the polarized chamber takes up the issue of gun control.
GOP Senate foes mix it up in first debate
The lively exchange showcased the divergent profiles of the three men vying for the Republican nomination in the special Senate election.
Modern car technology shows an ability to annoy
Some of the new systems can be so intrusive that drivers are experiencing mild road rage toward their own cars.
Coakley presses utility to disclose chief’s pay
Coakley presses utility to disclose chief’s payNortheast Utilities has refused to reveal chief executive Thomas J. May’s pay for overseeing the company’s merger with NStar.
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Bruins blow late lead to the Penguins
In just 4:15 of third-period play, the Bruins watched a 2-0 win explode into a 3-2 kick-to-the-teeth loss.
Metro
Plum Island residents trying to stave off erosion
On Tuesday, two more damaged homes were lost to last week’s wintry blast.
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Nation & World
No answers after deadliest day of year for US in Afghanistan
A helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan Monday night brought the total number of US troops killed that day to seven.
Politics
Ryan’s budget targets Obama accomplishments
Representative Paul Ryan’s budget plan echoes his 2012 proposals to roll back many of President Obama’s legislative victories.
Business
Taxi fleet in Boston sues over app that hails rides
The operators of one of Boston’s largest cab companies are suing the app maker Uber Technologies Inc.
Arts
GAlleries
What’s up at Boston-area art galleries
“System: ECOnomies” at BU’s 808 Gallery is the nucleus of a series of events on environmental sustainability.
Food & dining
Stoughton shrimp farm has big ambitions
Sky 8 Shrimp Farm, an indoor shrimp operation, aims to satisfy the demand for the nation’s most consumed seafood.
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