Grid operator warns of natural gas dependence
The head of New England’s power grid operator told Congress that the region could see frequent power outages and increased energy prices.
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At installation Mass, Pope Francis urges protection of the weak
At installation Mass, Pope Francis urges protection of the weakPope Francis officially began his ministry by speaking of the need to protect “the poorest, the weakest, the least important.”
MIT plans to release documents in Aaron Swartz case
The school’s president said documents related to the prosecution of Swartz, who committed suicide, would be made public.
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Clash over music lessons, classes roils Longy’s campus
Teachers and parents are upset by the Longy School of Music’s decision to stop offering music lessons and classes to children and amateur adult players.
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Loss of Gardner art has left bitter, lasting impression
The works taken in the theft — including those by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, and Degas — were highlights of art history.
Kevin Cullen
Finding good news in South Boston
In search of anything remotely encouraging after a long winter, the Globe’s Kevin Cullen returned to his roots, where he found great news right on East Broadway.
Patriots offer to Wes Welker beat Denver’s, Kraft says
Patriots offer to Wes Welker beat Denver’s, Kraft saysThe Patriots owner said “I don’t answer to Tom Brady” when asked if Brady sought assurances Welker would be resigned when the quarterback agreed to an extension.
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Heat get by Celtics, win 23d straight
The late heroics of LeBron James offset a career-high 43 points by Jeff Green as the Heat beat the Celtics, 105-103.
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Snow blankets Mass.
Plows worked to clear highways and byways from the snow dumped by a late winter storm.
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Wave of Iraq blasts kill 57
Bombings tore through Baghdad on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the US-led invasion.
Politics
GOP finds wide fault in Mitt Romney campaign
The Republican report was about more than the failed presidential run, as it looked at broader issues facing the party.
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Planes, lousy weather, and love in the air at Logan
Logan has been named one of the top four airports in the US for making a romantic connection by a dating website.
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Book Review
‘A Long Day at the End of the World’ by Brent Hendricks
In this slim debut memoir, the Southern Gothic tradition enters even darker territory.
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St. Patrick’s Day parades
St. Patrick’s Day paradesWhat began as an observation of the anniversary of Evacuation Day in 1901 morphed along the way into a celebration of Boston’s Irish traditions.