Bulger backs a convict’s attempt for freedom

A man who has spent more than 32 years in prison for murder has found an unlikely ally: mobster James “Whitey” Bulger.

Bria Hartley celebrated her basket in the second half.

UConn 75, Stanford 56

UConn women remain perfect, advance to title game

The undefeated Huskies will play undefeated Notre Dame for the national championship on Tuesday night.

Jeb Bush to decide on 2016 by the end of this year

The former Florida governor made the statement in an answer that suggested he has given serious thoughts to the prospects of a White House run.

brewers 4, red sox 0

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/06/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_bosmil1B_spts.jpg Red Sox fall to Brewers again

The Brewers took all three games of the series at Fenway Park.

It will be an emotional time for Marathon Sports as the running store gets ready for race on April 21.

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Marathon Sports prepares for emotional race day

The store’s proximity to the Marathon bombings has made it a powerful empathetic force.

Julius Randle (right) is one of five freshman starters for Kentucky coach John Calipari.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Kentucky freshmen have done great things

The Wildcats should be lauded for reaching the NCAA title game with five freshman starters.

Taxis at Logan Airport.

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Taxi data show Bostonians don’t fear the cold

An MIT contest reveals a portrait of the city through cab rides.

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Next door: Town comparison tool

Choose two Greater Boston communities and see how they stack up against each other.

Opinion

opinion | Mike Ross

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/01/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0406oped_ross2.jpg Ad kisses goodbye to an old paradigm

The success of the “First Kiss” viral video represents something far bigger than keying into the zeitgeist.