Family defends teen accused of injuring infant

The Auburn teenager accused of injuring his 11-month-old cousin has multiple special needs and was never alone with the girl, his family said.

Blizzard conditions expected for parts of state

A winter storm is expected to bring up to 10 inches to Boston and more than a foot of snow to the South Shore.

The White House says Obama ‘‘looks forward to discussing with Pope Francis their shared commitment to fighting poverty and growing inequality’’ during their March 27 meeting.

Obama to meet with Pope Francis in March

President Obama will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a European trip scheduled for March.

State protections still awaited for long-term care

Mass. regulators have yet to adopt new rules that would help protect consumers against the rising cost of long-term care insurance.

Julian Edelman got tepid interest as a free agent last year, but that likely will change after his 105-catch, 1,056-yard season.

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Patriots facing key decisions for next season

The players have key players who could become free agents, including Julian Edelman, Aqib Talib and LeGarrette Blount.

Bill Belichick contends that Wes Welker deliberately took out Aqib Talib on this play.

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Bill Belichick obviously hates Wes Welker

Belichick’s decision to let Welker go to Denver worked well until Sunday, when Tom Brady had no one to throw to in the Patriots’ loss.

The tunnel project has prompted a detour in front of the Greater Boston Food Bank to the Haul Road. The Callahan is due to reopen March 12 after the major construction overhaul.

Little-known shortcuts aid drivers during tunnel’s closure

With the three-month closure of the Callahan Tunnel, drivers are learning enduring lessons about tucked-away roadways leading to Logan.

John Myatt’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (top left) is a copy of Vermeer’s original (top right). Han van Meegeren’s “The Procuress” (above right) is a forgery of Dirck van Baburen’s 1622 painting (above left).

Springfield exhibit explores deceit in art world

The unorthodox show that opens Tuesday at Springfield’s D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts embraces the imitations.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/21/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/keane150-1148.jpg Are you happy?

A new study shows that childless couples are happier, but this parent isn’t buying it.