High court turns focus to Defense of Marriage Act
On the second day of hearings on gay marriage, the Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to the 1996 law that prevents gay couples from collecting federal benefits.
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Mayor Menino widely backed, but another run isn’t
Mayor Menino widely backed, but another run isn’tMost in a Globe poll approve of the mayor and of Boston’s course, but residents are split on Menino running again, citing his health and long tenure.
BC tells students to stop dispensing condoms
School officials said the student-run group is violating the university’s mission as a Catholic institution.
State ethics panel backs free legal help for judges
The decision potentially kills an investigation into Judge Raymond Dougan’s acceptance of more than $85,000 in free services.
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Founder’s kin fights to stop Higgins Armory’s closure
Clarinda “Rindy” Higgins, the granddaughter of the Higgins Armory Museum founder, is trying to keep the Worcester institution open.
JOANNA WEISS
A short and sweet response to Steubenville
A 25-second video offers a simple idea for high school and college students in the wake of the Ohio assault.
Boston-area house hunters face bidding battles
Boston-area house hunters face bidding battlesThere are too many potential buyers and too few sellers, and that, in turn, is starting to drive up prices overall.
Dan Shaughnessy
FGCU is the nation’s hottest sports story
Friday night Florida Gulf Coast University will play for a shot to advance to the Elite Eight. Not bad for a school that didn’t exist 20 years ago.
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Jon Lester named Red Sox Opening Day starter
For Lester, it will be his third straight Opening Day assignment when he pitches against the Yankees on Monday.
Metro
Newly named judge says no delay in Bulger trial
Judge Denise Casper said she will stick with the June 10 starting date for the racketeering and murder trial of James “Whitey’’ Bulger.
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North Dakota OK’s new laws to ban most abortions
Governor Jack Dalrymple of North Dakota approved the nation’s toughest abortion restrictions on Tuesday.
Politics
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK
Secret Service veteran first woman to lead it
President Obama named veteran Secret Service agent Julia Pierson as the agency’s first female director.
Business
Growth of micro-units will be slow in Boston
Mayor Menino’s top planning aide said the city is unlikely to allow large numbers of micro-apartments in the next few years.
Arts
Book Review
‘Wave’ by Sonali Deraniyagala
“Wave” is life’s waking nightmare as it transpired for Deraniyagala in 2004.
Food & dining
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New management at Beat Da’ Wrap Pizza & Grill
The new owners will keep the name — they think it’s catchy — but remove the gangster movie posters.
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Globe Talk | April 3
A conversation with Jim Calhoun
A conversation with Jim CalhounSubscribers can attend an evening with Connecticut’s legendary former men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, moderated by Bob Ryan.