Super Tuesday contests could reshape GOP race

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum were running neck-and-neck in Ohio yesterday, as each scrambled to secure a win that could define the next phase of a volatile nominating contest.

Democratic jitters in Massachusetts Senate race

Democratic activists said Elizabeth Warren needs to rekindle excitement after polls showed her trailing Senator Scott Brown.

Young Catholic women back birth control use

For young Catholic women born after birth control became accessible, the national debate over contraceptive coverage is about politics, not their lives.

Disabled fear T’s plans for changes in The Ride

Changes proposed as part of the MBTA’s broader deficit-cutting plan would drive up the $4 round-trip cost of The Ride for the thousands who use it to between $6 and $24.

Remaking Red Sox a full-time job for Bobby Valentine

At 61, the new Red Sox manager is acutely aware that the talented-but-bruised Red Sox represent his best chance to win the World Series.

Valentine bicycled to work at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, the team's new 106-acre spring training complex.

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Valentine bicycled to work at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, the team's new 106-acre spring training complex.

Valentine signed an autograph while walking briskly, saying,

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Valentine signed an autograph while walking briskly, saying, "Whatever you do, don't get in front of me," on his way from field to field.

Valentine talked strategy with Adrian Gonzalez during a workout.

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Valentine talked strategy with Adrian Gonzalez during a workout.

Valentine got in the batter's box and laid down a bunt as he showed his players what he wants them to do.

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Valentine got in the batter's box and laid down a bunt as he showed his players what he wants them to do.

Valentine pushed expected starting shortstop Mike Aviles into the position he wanted him to be during a drill.

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Valentine pushed expected starting shortstop Mike Aviles into the position he wanted him to be during a drill.

Valentine visited an after-school program at the African Caribbean American Center in Fort Myers.

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Valentine visited an after-school program at the African Caribbean American Center in Fort Myers.

Doctors’ pay rises with new patients

Reflecting dramatic shifts in health care, Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals are paying doctors more if they agree to accept new patients.

Charles Ogletree is a respected commentator on race issues.

Harvard professor offers help in church-bank fight

Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree has agreed to help the Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church in their loan dispute with OneUnited Bank.

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These comedians make lying fun

A popular monthly showcase in Jamaica Plain is part game show, part psychological experiment, where the audience tries to decide whether a performer is telling the truth.

“The reality is that young Catholic women are absolutely sexually active, and they are on contraceptives.”

Alexandra Mangione,  a 20-year-old Boston College student

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Somerville man is chauffeur for Nobel laureates

As part of a nonprofit program called Nobel Laureate School Visits, Dan Mosher has driven nine Nobel Prize recipients and will chauffeur his 10th, MIT professor Robert Merton, Tuesday.

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Governor Patrick eases small business rules

Governor Patrick's administration has taken steps to eliminate or revise approximately 150 regulations that state agencies have identified as barriers to small business growth.

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Patriots franchise Wes Welker

The Patriots designated Welker as their franchise player for the 2012 season, a move that was fully expected since the sides remained far apart on a longer-term contract.

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‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘War Horse’ headed to Boston

The white-shirted missionaries of “The Book of Mormon’’ are headed to Boston next year, while Joey, the noble steed of “War Horse,’’ will gallop into town this fall.

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Alex Beam

Nostradamus, he’s not

With Beam taking a yearlong leave of absence, he decided to draft predictions for the forthcoming year.

Opinion

“Surely, [Sarah Palin] was canny enough to realize that, in today’s political climate, she’s more saleable as entertainment.”

Joanna Weiss 

Ideas

“The story of St. John’s University reflects the power — and the threat — that such an education still represents to a proud nation that nevertheless hungers for new ideas.”

Patricia Wen  on the lost liberal arts university of China