Romney confident as Florida votes

Voters filedl out an exit poll after voting in the state's Republican party primary today at the Micanopy Town Hall in Micanopy, Fla.

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As Florida voters headed to the polls with 50 delegates at stake, Mitt Romney oozed confidence, while Newt Gingrich said the race wouldn’t be decided until June or July — ‘‘unless Romney drops out earlier.’’

Poll shows split between Obama, Romney in swing states

A new USA Today/Gallup poll could help Mitt Romney argue that he is the most electable of the four remaining GOP candidates.

Menino urges new revenue for MBTA

Mayor Thomas M. Menino called on the state to raise the gas tax or another levy in order to avert steep fare increases and cuts in service at the MBTA.

Super Bowl Media Day Notes

Rob Gronkowski out of his walking boot

Gronkowski said he was “day by day” as he recovers from an ankle injury, but said shedding the walking boot was a sign of improvement.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski drew one of the largest crowds at Super Bowl XLVI Media Day today.

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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski drew one of the largest crowds at Super Bowl XLVI Media Day today.

Gronkowski answered questions about his injured ankle and said he was

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Gronkowski answered questions about his injured ankle and said he was "day by day."

Devin McCourty sported a tri-cornered hat while answering questions.

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Devin McCourty sported a tri-cornered hat while answering questions.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also had a sizeable crowd at his podium.

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also had a sizeable crowd at his podium.

Nick Lower, a fan who attended Media Day, dressed up as Brady for the event.

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Nick Lower, a fan who attended Media Day, dressed up as Brady for the event.

Thousands of reporters and fans turned out at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Media Day.

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Thousands of reporters and fans turned out at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Media Day.

Receiver Tiquan Underwood took a turn on the other side of the microphone asking questions of teammates.

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Receiver Tiquan Underwood took a turn on the other side of the microphone asking questions of teammates.

Underwood had a Patriots logo shaved into the back of his head.

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Underwood had a Patriots logo shaved into the back of his head.

Linebacker Gary Guyton tried on a colorful hat while answering questions.

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Linebacker Gary Guyton tried on a colorful hat while answering questions.

Lineman Mark Anderson found a seat in the stands during the Patriots' session.

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Lineman Mark Anderson found a seat in the stands during the Patriots' session.

Chad Ochocinco, in his first Super Bowl, answered a question from a masked reporter.

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Chad Ochocinco, in his first Super Bowl, answered a question from a masked reporter.

Aaron Hernandez has always been comfortable playing multiple roles for his team, from his days as a basketball star at Bristol Central to his time with the Patriots.

Aaron Hernandez is Patriots’ universal adapter

Hernandez is more than a tight end; he’s lined up in the slot, out wide, even in the backfield in the Patriots’ offensive scheme.

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Giants were an oversight in playoff field

Despite a 9-7 regular season record, the Giants came in to the tournament with the most assets and have proven pretty conclusively they are the best NFC team, period.

Before then-Browns head coach Bill Belichick beat Patriots coach Bill Parcells in a playoff game after the 1993 season, he was an assistant to Parcells -- along with Tom Coughlin -- with the Giants.

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Bill Parcells in unique position with Super Bowl coaches

Parcells had both Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin on his staff more than two decades ago. Who’s he rooting for? “I’m riding the fence,” he said.

“These are moments in your life you remember. I don’t want to screw it up.”

Mike Toomey, 37,  on finding the perfect Super Bowl party

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Greg Bedard, the Boston Globe’s Patriots reporter, gives us a glimpse inside the minds of our favorite players.

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Green electricity finds few customers in Mass.

Five years after NStar became the first state utility to allow customers to buy wind farm electricity, less than 1 percent of the company’s nearly 900,000 customers have enrolled.

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UN pressured to act in Syria; Russia seeks talks

Syrian troops repelled dissidents near Damascus as a new diplomatic effort by Russia to broker talks between the antagonists faltered and pressure for UN action intensified.

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Allure of scaling Half Dome forces Yosemite to limit access

There was a time not long ago when a climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome was a solitary trek attempted by only the most daring adventurers.