Medicare bill would end yearly fixes

Associated Press

If the bipartisan deal is not sealed by April 1, the pending cuts would cost Massachusetts providers $300 million.

The local Olympic bid committee, Boston 2024, will pay former governor Deval patrick (pictured) $7,500 a day for travel on behalf of the city?s bid.

Patrick to forgo $7,500 daily fee for Olympic work

The former governor said he will not accept pay from Boston 2024 for consulting on the city?s Olympic bid.

All signs point to Jim Rooney, left,  being the chamber?s next chief executive, according to two people in a position to know.

Shirley Leung

Shifting Rooney to Boston chamber could upset center?s plans

The appointment of Jim Rooney, the convention center chief, could throw the center?s $1 billion expansion into limbo.

Commuter rail monthly pass holders say they believe it?s unfair when conductors don?t check whether every rider has bought a ticket.

John Blanding/Globe Staff

Keolis commuters rail against conductors who let some ride free

Monthly pass holders say they believe it?s unfair when conductors don?t check whether every rider has bought a ticket.

Boston archdiocese takes Scituate church group to court

The move comes after a March 9 deadline for members holding vigil at St. Frances X. Cabrini to vacate the property.

Boston Marathon bombing trial

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An FBI agent testified that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev?s computer contained an article titled, ?Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom.?

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Prosecutors say Aaron Hernandez left a club angry after seeing Odin Lloyd talking with friends who Hernandez had an issue with.

Simmons College president Helen Drinan underwent six weeks of radiation treatment. Her last session was on Monday.

Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff

Simmons president takes on cancer for all to see

After receiving the news in September, Helen Drinan made a decision: ?I will live this as a public journey,? Drinan, 67, resolved.

Governor Deval Patrick and Representative Barney Frank with New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang (right) in 2009.

Political Intelligence

Frank talk on Patrick, Reagan, and ?House of Cards?

Barney Frank?s new memoir includes entertaining Mass. political anecdotes galore.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MARCH 19: Teammatex Siyani Chambers #1 and Steve Moundou-Missi #14 of the Harvard Crimson react against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on March 19, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NORTH CAROLINA 67, HARVARD 65

Harvard bounced by North Carolina

North Carolina beat Harvard, 67-65, Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.

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Papers from MIT cancer biologist?s lab retracted

The papers on how breast cancer spreads were retracted because the data were improperly patched together from different experiments.

Snow was spotted between the rows of seats behind home plate at Fenway Park.

Photo gallery

Scenes from the last day of winter

Spring officially begins on Friday, but you wouldn?t think so after looking around Boston.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/03/19/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Capture.JPG Don?t despair. It will get warm eventually

The spring is likely to start off colder than normal, but forecasters say better days are just ahead.



Warwick Long Bay is just one of the spectacular beaches on Bermuda?s South Shore. // photo by Meredith Andrews

Manning a snow cone stand outside the capital of Hamilton. // photo by Meredith Andrews


St. Peter?s Church, in the colonial town of St. George?s, was founded in 1612, three years after the wreck of the Sea Venture brought Europeans to Bermuda?s shores. // Getty Images

Johnny Barnes blows kisses to commuters. // photo by Matt Dutile

Art Mel?s Spicy Dicy serves what?s been called the best fish sandwich on earth. Have it the Bermudian way with a Barritts ginger beer. // photo by Meredith Andrews


Winding trails in the 64-acre Spittal Pond Nature Reserve lead to picture-perfect views of the island?s South Shore and the Atlantic. // Peter Frank Edwards/Redux


St. George?s Stewart Hall is home to the Bermuda Perfumery and Sweet P?s proper British tea. // photo by chiwun.com

Indulge enjoy some Earl Grey and some treats during afternoon tea at Sweet P in the garden of the Bermuda Perfumery. // photos by chiwun.com

The Dark ?n? Stormy is Bermuda?s national drink. /// Peter Frank Edwards/Redux


Lined with shops, bustling Front Street runs along Hamilton Harbor. // Peter Frank Edwards/Redux

The posh Fairmont Hamilton Princess is just completing a multimillion-dollar renovation. // no photo credit

A scooter may be a good choice for getting around since you can?t rent a car in Bermuda. // Peter Frank Edwards/Redux


Cricket is a national obsession in Bermuda. // photograph from Bermuda Tourism Authority

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Spring Travel

Best of Bermuda, the sun-seeker?s vacation guide

A surprisingly short hop from Boston, this friendly little island has plenty of superlatives to keep you busy ? all served with a British accent.

L. Ron Hubbard.

ideas | The Word

Scientology?s enturbulating lingo

Language is an essential feature of Scientology, one that colors the thinking of people in the religion ? even after they leave.

Munch Madness 2015

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Your votes are tallied after the first round. Now these local establishments have moved on to Round 2, which opens Friday.

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

Opinion | Michael A. Cohen

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The Israeli prime minister has adopted a stance that flies in the face of more than a decade of US policy.

The Big Picture

Colors in the sky

The Northern Lights put on a show this week and were visible in locations around the world, including Nantucket.