Obama seeks $2 billion for clean car technologies
President Obama is pushing Congress to authorize $200 million a year for research into technologies that can wean automobiles off oil.
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Vatican slams critics of Pope Francis’s actions in ‘dirty war’
The Vatican lashed out at ‘‘defamatory’’ comments about the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s actions during Argentina’s military junta.
John Hancock faces lawsuits on life insurance payouts
The lawsuit alleges John Hancock failed to promptly pay beneficiaries, though it promptly halted annuity payments.
Six arrested, several hurt in melee at UMass Amherst
Several students were hospitalized during a riot involving over 2,000 students at an off-campus outdoor party known as the “Blarney Blowout.”
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Could Jared Sullinger be the heir to Kevin Garnett?
Though back surgery interrupted his promising debut, the Celtics have high hopes for “the steal” of the 2012 draft.
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Patriots’ problem is still leaky defense
Patriots’ problem is still leaky defense The real question isn’t how the Patriots will replace Wes Welker, it’s how will they stop receivers like him?
Down and out pattern: Welker apparel to clearance rack
If you think the Patriots undervalued receiver Wes Welker, you should see the price the team just placed on his jersey.
Chinatown gang leader ‘White Devil John’ facing prison
John Willis, 42, was a white man from Dorchester who was introduced to Chinatown’s underworld at age 12 and quietly emerged as a leader of Asian gangs.
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Sports
Bruins 4, Panthers 1
Bruins do enough to defeat Panthers
The Bruins picked up a solid win despite being what Tuukka Rask said was “just pretty bad out there.”
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.
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Nation & World
Reuters social media editor charged in hacking conspiracy
Federal authorities allege Matthew Keys provided hackers with logins to access the computer system of the Tribune Co.
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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