Electing a new pope
Winning styles of 2 US cardinals
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.
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Cardinal O'Malley's rise in the church
Vatican analysts for the leading Italian newspapers have repeatedly listed Cardinal Sean O'Malley as one of the contenders to be the next pope.
Black smoke again, still no pope
Black smoke again, still no popeCardinals remained divided over who should be pope on Wednesday after three rounds of voting.
Modern car technology shows an ability to annoy
Modern car technology shows an ability to annoySome of the new systems can be so intrusive that drivers are experiencing mild road rage toward their own cars.
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SJC denies father’s attempt to block daughter from having sex
The state’s highest court also updated its legal definition of a dating relationship to include romantic liaisons that happen mostly over the Internet.
Kennedy Institute diversifies its board
The additions of Republicans and senators could help calm some tensions within the Kennedy family over the makeup of the board.
Medical marijuana regulations to be unveiled March 29
The eagerly anticipated draft regulations will be filed with the Secretary of State’s office before the end of the month.
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.
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Sports
Penguins 3, Bruins 2
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
Retailers’ worries delay calorie count label rules
Diners will have to wait a little longer to find calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets, and on vending machines.
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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Insider videography sessionGet tips on shooting video from award-winning Globe videographer Darren Durlach.