Obama defends health care law in Vt.

President Obama vigorously defended his health care overhaul Friday during a fund-raising speech at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

US moves on sanctions targeting Iranian oil

President Obama announced his decision today to move ahead with sanctions on foreign banks that continue to purchase oil from Iran.

Mega Millions winning numbers announced

Lottery officials expected to release details about possible winners within the next few hours.

NStar to pay significantly more for Cape Wind power

The starting price for power would add about $1 to customers’ monthly bills in the first year the wind farm generates electricity.

Jake Uhlenkott posts signs in Sparta, Wis., before a Rick Santorum visit.

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Meadows versus metros

The failure of Congress to agree on a $109 billion transportation bill is a powerful example of a growing fissure in US politics: the rural-urban divide, writes Renée Loth.

In a statement posted online, Keith Olbermann said, ‘‘The claims against me implied in Current’s statement are untrue and will be proved so in the legal actions I will be filing against them presently.’’

Current TV ousts Keith Olbermann

Olbermann’s show, “Countdown,” will be replaced by a program hosted by former Governor Eliot Spitzer of New York.

Kevin Garnett slammed one down in the third quarter.

Celtics 100, Timberwolves 79

Celtics crush Timberwolves

Kevin Garnett had 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists against his former team as the Celtics won their fourth straight.

Kirsten Greenidge wrote a play inspired by her grandparents’ efforts to buy a house in a white neighborhood.

Playwright Kirsten Greenidge weaves family history into ‘Luck of the Irish’

Greenidge was inspired by the stratagem her black grandparents used to buy a house in overwhelmingly white Arlington in 1967.

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The case against sincerity
Robert McCarthy of Braintree greeted his son Liam, 10, at the Braintree Armory during the homecoming from Afghanistan of Company C, 182d Infantry Regiment of the Massachusetts National Guard.

Photos

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‘‘Shambhala in Modern Times’’ by Tibetan artist Gonkar Gyatso.

ART REVIEW

In MFA exhibit ‘Seeking Shambhala,’ everything is illuminated

Suit tests barefoot-style shoe’s health claim

Guardsman dies saving child in Afghanistan

Lynch finds a privileged space in parking wars
Tug Coker gets help from Amy Neswald with a wig that completes his transformation into Larry Bird for ‘‘Magic/Bird’’ before displaying the familiar form of the Celtics’ legend in the Broadway play.

Larry Bird’s story is on the big stage

NICHOLAS BURNS

Why Europe still matters

Woman in Vt. teacher’s death is little known

Michael Forhan extends a hand to Burma

Movie Review

‘The Raid: Redemption’ portrays dance of death

Foxconn audit finds ‘serious’ violations of China labor laws

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Victoria Kennedy, widow of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, attended the Boston University commencement ceremony last year.

Under pressure, college cancels Kennedy speech

A Worcester bishop pressured Anna Maria College in Paxton to disinvite Victoria Kennedy, saying her political views clash with Catholic teachings.

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A MasterCard and Visa sticker

MasterCard, Visa investigate possible data breach

An official estimated that 1 million to 3 million cardholders could be affected.

Columnists

Dan Shaughnessy

Kevin Youkilis welcomes a fresh start
Kentucky’s John Calipari, left, and Louisville’s Rick Pitino will face off in the Final Four.

Bob Ryan

In Kentucky, it’s a battle of Good vs. Evil

SCOT LEHIGH

If Obamacare is struck down, the court loses

Boston Capital

Health insurers pitch plans with limits

CARLO ROTELLA

Poet John Ciardi’s pearly bones
Boston Globe Staff Photo Stan Grossfeld. September 30, 1979, Roxbury Elliot - Congragational Church. left to right. Father Ernest Serino, Reverend Charles Stith, Shirley Simmons

Brian McGrory

Overflowing compassion
Will Carl Everett, who had a famous blow-up with umpire Ron Kulpa in 2000, be back for the Fenway Park 100th anniversary celebration?

Dan Shaughnessy

A Red Sox wish list for 100th anniversary

Joan Vennochi

Trying to get on the right side of Boston history

Juliette Kayyem

Open mike picks up good signal

Brian McGrory

Go first class for a change

Yvonne Abraham

Fatal differences
Despite his troubles in 2011, John Lackey (right) is rehabbing with the Sox this year.

Dan Shaughnessy

Catching up with Red Sox pitcher John Lackey

Nation & World

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911 caller arrested in deadly police shooting

Police say the caller admitted he lied about his attackers being armed so officers would respond faster.

Politics

Ruling may spur foes to Mass. health law

A Supreme Court ruling against President Obama’s health care law could prompt challenges to the Massachusetts law.

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Sports Media

Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling the analyst is finding trouble

The former Red Sox pitcher, now an analyst for ESPN, is fielding criticism for what some say are hypocritical comments about Bobby Valentine.

Movies

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Mirror Mirror’ is eye candy without the filling

The film has gorgeous scenes and action, but it tails off in pointless story and dialogue.

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Thick as Thieves steal away after eight loud years

The band is ending on a high note with a brand new album.

“What should be done? At the end of the day, there’s not much we can do but project our voices. We don’t make the decisions in the Martin case, but we can spark change.”

Jared Brown,  a sophomore at New Mission High

Magazine

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Snorkeling vacations you can’t miss
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Grover Norquist: Emperor of no
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Stoughton’s Lori McKenna is writing her heart out
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Putting college degrees to work

Opinion

“The notion that such a loss would cripple Obama’s chance of reelection doesn’t scan.”

Scot Lehigh  

Ideas

“Even people with no direct experience with street life — whose exposure to the criminal underworld comes mainly from “The Wire” — have a sense that it is governed by its own set of rules and ethics.”

Leon Neyfakh