Obama reaffirms US and Israel’s ‘unbreakable bonds’
In his first trip to Israel as president, Obama spoke of America’s “unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.”
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MIT students receive hoax e-mail on canceled classes
The bogus e-mail cited an “Aaron Swartz situation,” referencing the hacker who committed suicide in January.
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Tenants, buyers of foreclosed units tangle over rents
A growing group of Boston-area tenants are fighting rent increases from real estate investors who are looking to make a profit.
Shake Shack’s local fans await a burger bash
Fans expect the line to be out the door when the chain’s first Boston-area outpost opens Wednesday in Chestnut Hill.
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A smoke shack cheeseburger and fries at Shake Shack in Chestnut Hill.
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Employees of the Chestnut Hill Shake Shack were busy preparing for Wednesday’s grand opening.
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Hot dogs and hamburgers are among the offerings at the chain, which originated in New York.
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The menu includes burgers, custards, and milkshakes, as well as beer and wine created specifically for Shake Shack.
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Photos of burgers and hot dogs will be posted in the kitchen.
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Amber Smith and other trainees staffed the burger counter during training on Tuesday.
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Fans of the restaurant often use the term cult to describe their passion for the frozen custards and milkshakes.
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Grill worker Justin Kitner took part in a trainee program on Tuesday.
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On balance, the Iraq war was worth it
On balance, the Iraq war was worth itThe invasion 10 years ago ended the reign of a genocidal tyrant, struck a shaft of fear into other dictators, and led to democratic self-government in Iraq.
Tips pour in on Gardner Museum art theft
Tips pour in on Gardner Museum art theftThe FBI and the Gardner Museum received a flood of tips, as new details emerged about the turning point in the investigation of the heist 23 years ago.
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Gardner heist suspects
A look at some of the key names involved in organized crime circles on the East Coast at the time of the Gardner Museum theft.
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The Bruins gave up a third-period lead for the fourth time this month in a loss to the Jets in Winnipeg.
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Boy Scouts a surprise success in Boston
After a campaign by the local division of the Boy Scouts, there are more than 700 boys in roughly 25 Cub Scout packs in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury.
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10 years after US-led invasion, peace evades Iraq
Iraq closed a painful decade just as it began: with explosions reverberating around the capital.
Politics
Elizabeth Warren to write book on middle-class
The book’s working title is “Rigged,” and is being pitched as a first-hand account of the senator’s battles for the middle class.
Business
Biogen’s MS drug wins 15-year patent
Federal officials gave Biogen Idec 15-year patent protection for its pill Tecfidera, which is awaiting US regulatory approval.
Arts
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What’s up at Boston-area art galleries
“The Game’s Afoot: Video Game Art” at the Boston Cyberarts Gallery features art games for viewers to play.
Food & dining
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Recipe for tomato-jalapeno matzo balls
In Rosa Mexicano’s Passover menu this year will be chipotle matzo balls with pozole, a hearty soup that originated in Jalisco.
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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.