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Judge rules against Bulger immunity for murders

The ruling today delivered a major blow to James “Whitey’’ Bulger’s defense.

Patriots opt not to use franchise tag

It is the first time since 2008 that the team has not used the tag to designate a franchise player.

Hess to exit the gas station business

Shedding the green and white gas stations that stretch from New Hampshire to Florida will allow the company to broaden production capabilities.

Rage drove Wayland man, psychiatrist testifies

Nathaniel Fujita did not have a mental impairment when he killed his ex-girlfriend, a prosecution witness said today.

Clarice Maloney, 21, and several fellow students gathered in the cafeteria at Boston Day and Evening Academy.

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Program finds shelter for homeless students in Mass.

YouthHarbors fills an urgent need in student homelessness and provides assistance to young adults struggling to make it on their own.

Major complex planned for Back Bay

The towering, $360 million structure at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street will feature a hotel, as well as residential and retail space.

Scandals cast shadow ahead of conclave

Cardinals are discussing problems facing the church as they prepare to elect a new pope.

Obama taps two from Mass. for top posts

The president today nominated Ernest Moniz as energy secretary and Gina McCarthy as EPA chief.

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Common sense wins in Cahill case

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Oprah to give Harvard commencement

Thomas Murphy addressed Harvard students

Improving financial literacy skills

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrated Mass in Rome.

Backdrop of discord as cardinals gather

Focus shifts to averting shutdown

Teacher Lisa Crowley got a hug from Heily as Serenity played at the Edgerley center.

Preschools’ seats empty after aid freeze

Mass. health costs heading upward

British buzz band Alt-J sold out two shows this weekend at the Paradise, including this one on Saturday.

Music Review

Alt-J’s moody rock needs growth spurt

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati, which opens Monday, was built downtown and designed with the restaurants on the outside, facing the streets, to encourage foot traffic.

Mass. studying city vs. rural casinos

Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster and his daughter Riley

For Ryan Dempster, a cause he takes to heart

Ecco Pierce, who has a workshop in Somerville, has experimented with a prototype of the pen.

3-D pen garners $2m in backing

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Dustin Pedroia OK with hiking PED penalties

The Red Sox second baseman said he wants people to see baseball as “pure” and supports more efforts to rid the game of steroids.

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Children’s monitoring system predicts patients’ problems

New technology at Boston Children’s Hospital allows doctors to track several monitors providing data on a patient on a single display.

Columnists

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his last blessing from the window of the pontiff’s summer residence Thursday.

JAMES CARROLL

Will the church address its real issues?

Syrian refugees rested after crossing into Jordanian territory with their families on Feb. 18.

Juliette Kayyem

US should focus aid on Syrian refugees

Tech Lab Plus

D-Link range extender takes Wi-Fi farther

JOHN E. SUNUNU

D.C.’s version of ‘Who’s on First?’

Frederic Lalonde is founder and CEO of the travel search website Hopper.

Innovation Economy

5-year-old start-up waiting to start out

Heading into his 14th season, Bill Belichick is the doyen of NFL coaches.

Christopher L. Gasper

Ranking the Boston sports coaches