In hard-won victory, Boston breaks snowfall record

A Sunday storm brought 2.9 inches of snow to the city, bringing the total to just over 9 feet.

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?While this winter has been worse than anything we could have expected, it has acted as a catalyst for change,? Revere?s mayor said.

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US aims to curb fishing fraud

The Obama administration unveiled sweeping new measures to thwart mislabeling of seafood and black-market fishing.

State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry hosted the St. Patrick?s Day breakfast at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Jokes, songs mark St. Patrick?s Day breakfast

Snow, space savers, and Scott Brown ? all were topics of jokes at South Boston?s traditional breakfast for politicians.

Mar 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid (54) in the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals 2, Bruins 0

Bruins fall to Capitals, snapping five-game win streak

John Carlson?s first-period man-up goal, with Brad Marchand off for roughing, was the difference.

Joe Sullivan | Instant Analysis

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Duke appears to have an easy road to the Elite Eight, while Power 5 conference teams also got favorable treatment.

The recently renovated Rainbow Room, on the 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Center, is booking private events into 2016.

Exclusive wedding sites play hard to get

Snagging an in-demand locale could mean booking two years out or exchanging vows on a Friday or Sunday, experts say.

Milton officials investigate why solar panels fell off Town Hall

Officials say it could take months to figure out why about half a dozen solar panels fell off the town hall roof.

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Dennis E. Noonan of Wellesley takes you through the angst of trying to decide whether to downsize.

Chess master Carissa Yip, at a game at the Billerica Chess Club, started playing at age 6.

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Andover girl is youngest US female chess master

When she beat Alexander Ivanov last fall, Carissa Yip, 11, became the youngest female ever to defeat a grandmaster.

St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch spoke at  a news conference in Clayton, Mo.

Suspect arrested in shooting of two officers in Ferguson, Mo.

The 20-year-old man told authorities he was shooting at someone else, not at police, when two officers were hit.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant could be the first among a new breed of power hitters, who might capture fans? interest.

NICK CAFARDO I SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

Baseball has trouble keeping children interested

In the good old days, it was easy to be a fan, but now children and adults alike are finding the game boring.

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US Rep. Seth Moulton marched with OUTVETS, which includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans.

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History marched through South Boston as gay groups took part in the parade for the first time.

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh marched in the parade Sunday.

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Governor Charlie Baker greeted parade-goers along the route.

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Members of pipefitters local 537 participated in the St. Patrick?s Day parade in South Boston.

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The parade made its way down West Broadway.

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The Regimental Band and Honor Guard from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy walked in step.

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The Berkeley Preparatory School Pipe and Drum Corps from Tampa, Fla., marched in the parade.

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The Lexington Minutemen were at the parade.

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Ms. America 2014 waited for the parade to begin.

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A bagpipe player wore a Boston Strong jersey.

Strife forgotten amid inclusive St. Patrick?s Day parade

Openly gay groups participated and Boston?s mayor marched for the first time in two decades.

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Feeling Irish from afar

The Dropkick Murphys spurred a realization for one fan, who isn?t even a little bit Irish.

It?s doubtful that anyone from Greater Boston will argue for more white this year, either outdoors or in.

Bring spring into your home with bright colors, nature

Decorators offer suggestions for transforming a drab winter hideaway into a warm, welcoming spring refuge.

Examiner

Where are college students going on Spring Break this year?

The top 10 destinations for 2015.

Scott Kirsner

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Casino gambling has been legal in Mass. for more than three decades ? we just call it the life sciences industry.

Munch Madness 2015 restaurant competitors announced

It is time again for the Globe?s annual Munch Madness tournament. Check out which local restaurants will compete beginning this week.

Marathon trial podcast

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This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

Opinion

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In Washington, policy makers? anticipations of ?collateral damage? are self-servingly abstract.

The Big Picture

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The big picture

Children of war

Some fear that living amid severe violence will permanently scar the young generation in Syria and Iraq.