Judge removed from Bulger case; ruling may delay trial
The judge presiding over James “Whitey” Bulger’s murder and racketeering case will step aside because of his ties to the US Justice Department.
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Christopher L. Gasper
Fixing defense bigger than keeping Wes Welker
The real question isn’t how will the Patriots replace Welker? It’s how will they stop receivers like Welker?
Down and out pattern: Welker apparel to clearance rack
If you think the New England Patriots undervalued receiver Wes Welker, you should see the price the team just placed on his jersey.
O’Malley expresses relief after election of pope
O’Malley expresses relief after election of pope
After days of speculation that he might lead the Catholic Church, Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley voiced his relief that he had not been chosen.
Warren waits for her own Senate suite
Elizabeth Warren’s stay in a prefabricated building known around the Senate as “the trailer’’ is expected to last until June.
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Elizabeth Warren's first six months in the Senate are being spent in a trailer.
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With no room for larger groups in her office, Warren uses a conference room in the Capitol welcome center.
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Office space in the Senate is distributed based on seniority. Warren in 97th in seniority among the 100 senators.
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Warren will not choose an office until April 22.
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Warren has a mini-fridge by her desk and a leather couch, with a room full of cubicles next door crammed with 14 staffers.
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Prime office space is allotted to members of the Senate with the most seniority, such as Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont.
White leader in Chinatown gang facing prison
On Thursday, 42-year-old John Willis was in federal court in Boston, pleading guilty to an indictment that painted him as the nexus among low-level Asian gangs.
Big smartphones luring consumers
After years of craving the slimmest, smallest, sleekest devices, many cellphone users now want their phones a bit beefier.
Kevin Cullen
Backward thinking
If the Governor’s Council doesn’t approve Bob Ullmann as a Superior Court judge, it won’t be the first time they get things backwards.
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Sports
Bruins 4, Panthers 1
Bruins do enough to defeat Panthers
The 4-1 victory over the Panthers on Thursday wasn’t a crisp, satisfying, and aesthetically pleasing win.
Metro
Concord-Carlisle confronts racial incident
After a racial slur was written on a library wall and disseminated via Facebook, a discussion started on how inclusive the high school really is.
Columnists
Nation & World
Francis brings new style to papacy
In an ancient institution where style often translates into substance, Francis, in his first 24 hours as pope, has dramatically shifted the tone of the papacy.
Politics
Senate panel backs bill to reinstate weapons ban
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval is the first congressional vote on the issue since the assault weapons ban expired in 2004.
Business
New J. Jill ‘uncomplicate’ campaign targets baby boomers
The 54-year-old Quincy company set out over the last year to build its brand as easy style and timeless fashion to appeal to baby boomers.
Arts
Justin Timberlake’s unfettered, confident new album
“The 20/20 Experience,” which will be released on March 19 after a monthlong publicity onslaught, is the first record Timberlake has made not as a pop star.
Movies
MOVIE REVIEW
Only thing incredible about ‘Wonderstone’ is the hair
“Burt Wonderstone” is a lazy, underwritten imitation Will Ferrell movie — an “Anchorman” rip about a fatuous boob who gets humbled in time for the end credits.
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