Nations pledge millions for Syrian opposition

A coalition of more than 70 partners will send money and equipment to Syria’s opposition amid a belief that diplomacy cannot end the crackdown.

The Bruins’ Dennis Seidenberg, left, celebrated with Zdeno Chara after he scored against the New York Rangers in the second period.

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Bruins top Rangers, win Northeast

The Bruins stormed back from a 1-0 hole in the second period to defeat the New York Rangers.

More than 140 firefighters responded to a blaze Sunday at 330 Chelsea St. in East Boston.

Seven-alarm fire destroys East Boston building

An afternoon fire that destroyed a brick duplex on Chelsea Street displaced 30 people and injured three firefighters.

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An exciting VP? Don’t go for it, Mitt

The winning choice is a vice presidential candidate that the public already knows, warts and all, writes John E. Sununu.

Biden says Romney lacks knowledge about foreign policy

Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday criticized Mitt Romney, saying the GOP frontrunner is “uninformed” about foreign affairs.

Winter All-Scholastics: Honoring the area’s best

Today we toast local athletes for their achievements. Led by Nicole Boudreau and Andover, the season’s best shined bright.

Nicole Boudreau led Andover over Holyoke for the squad’s third consecutive Division 1 State Championship on March 17.

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Nicole Boudreau led Andover over Holyoke for the squad’s third consecutive Division 1 State Championship on March 17.

North Andover High's Robert Drover (top) controls Winchester High's Joe Fallon during the Division 2 state championships Feb. 20.

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North Andover High's Robert Drover (top) controls Winchester High's Joe Fallon during the Division 2 state championships Feb. 20.

Medway's Brian Davenport (3) consoles captain Jake O'Rourke after losing to Hudson in the Division 3 state hockey final on March 18.

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Medway's Brian Davenport (3) consoles captain Jake O'Rourke after losing to Hudson in the Division 3 state hockey final on March 18.

Newton North junior Carla Forbes set a personal and meet record in the long jump during the MSTCA Boys and Girls Track and Field Elite Meet on Jan. 29.

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Newton North junior Carla Forbes set a personal and meet record in the long jump during the MSTCA Boys and Girls Track and Field Elite Meet on Jan. 29.

Burlington players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Milton 6-2 in the Division 1 state hockey final March 18.

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Burlington players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Milton 6-2 in the Division 1 state hockey final March 18.

Braintree's Rachel Norton is in pain after falling during the Division 1 semifinal against Andover March 13.

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Braintree's Rachel Norton is in pain after falling during the Division 1 semifinal against Andover March 13.

Concord-Carlisle's Sean O'Brien broke state records in diving on Feb. 12.

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Concord-Carlisle's Sean O'Brien broke state records in diving on Feb. 12.

Brighton's Jerard Mayes (23) celebrated a victory over Stoughton in a Division 2 semifinal March 12.

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Brighton's Jerard Mayes (23) celebrated a victory over Stoughton in a Division 2 semifinal March 12.

Newton North's Carla Forbes won the long jump at the Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championships Feb. 19, 2012.

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Newton North's Carla Forbes won the long jump at the Division 1 Indoor Track and Field Championships Feb. 19, 2012.

Bobby Valentine made previous managerial stops with the Rangers, Mets, and Chiba Lotte Marines.

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Bobby Valentine has worked magic before

In previous managerial stops, Valentine did a great job of quickly turning around franchises that had fallen on hard times.

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Six degrees of Bobby Valentine

So you think Kevin Bacon is connected? The Hollywood actor has nothing on the Sox manager, whose world expands well beyond baseball circles.

The red seat that mark Ted Williams’ longest home run sits 502 feet away from home plate.

Red chair marks seat of power in Fenway bleachers

Ted Williams’ longest Fenway blast went 502 feet from home plate, a feat that Mo Vaughn continually marveled at.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/03/12/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/01022010_bg02bruins_chara.jpg Fenway Park not just home to the Red Sox

Baseball has hardly been the only attraction at this versatile venue, which has hosted football games, concerts, political rallies, and even elephants.

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New Year celebration shows different side of Iran

As the Boston area’s roughly 11,000 Iranians celebrate the fresh start of a new year, many say fellow Americans are also taking a fresh look at their country and its people.

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Money Makeover

Two homes, two children, one income. What to do?

Paul and Kim Doncaster applied for a Boston Globe Money Makeover to help figure out how to fund retirement, save for their girls’ college educations, and still pay the bills.

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Notre Dame 83, uconn 75

Connecticut made a deep run in the tournament in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year.

UConn falls to Notre Dame in OT

The young Huskies forced overtime before Big East rival Notre Dame pulled away in the NCAA women’s semifinals.