Hagel to propose big cuts in Army

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel is recommending shrinking the Army to its smallest size since the buildup to World War II.

Police probe vandalism spree in Middleborough

A slew of obscenities, swastikas, and a racial epithet were spray-painted on homes and cars.

Representative John Dingell of Michigan, the longest-serving member of Congress, will retire.

Rep. John Dingell of Michigan to retire

The 87-year-old Democrat, the longest-serving US representative, will step down after this year.

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The acting government is accusing President Viktor Yanukovych of mass crimes against protesters.

Demonstrators join hands to block the highway at Altamira neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela.

Protests continue in Venezuelan capital

Opponents of the country’s president blocked major roads in weeks-long protests that have resulted in at least 11 deaths.

Grady Sizemore is a baseball-perfect 6 feet 2 inches, 200 pounds, bats left and throws left, and kills the ball in the cage.

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Dan Shaughnessy

Sizemore looks good, but can he contribute?

If Grady Sizemore can get back to anything approximating his former self, he’d be a terrific fallback for the Red Sox in centerfield.

Governor Patrick has repeatedly left open the door to a White House campaign when asked about his long-term plans.

For Patrick, little shift in post-2016 ambitions

Governor Patrick has repeatedly left open the door to a White House campaign when asked about his long-term plans.

CNN’s prime-time talk show ‘‘Piers Morgan Live’’ is coming to an end, the news channel said Sunday.

Piers Morgan’s CNN talk show to end

Morgan, who succeeded Larry King in the 9 p.m. time slot three years ago, was drawing lackluster ratings.

Pope Francis is approaching the one-year anniversary of his election.

John L. Allen Jr. | Analysis

New reality in Vatican: Surprise, it’s the pope!

It’s becoming steadily clearer that Francis is the most laid-back pontiff in recent memory, and perhaps of all time.

Opinion

Jennifer Graham

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Never do abusers outnumber the caring, and it’s not wise to govern at the whip of extremes.