Gay married man says Catholic school rescinded job offer

Matthew Barrett of Dorchester said Fontbonne Academy in Milton withdrew a job offer within two days after he listed his husband as emergency contact.

Scott Brown (left) moved to Rye, N.H., a year after losing his US Senate seat. Many suspected he would seek office there.

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In N.H., GOP weary of waiting for Scott Brown

Republicans across New Hampshire have a message for Brown: if he’s running for US Senate, he should get his truck in gear.

In preliminary research, Brigham and Women’s scientists believe they have reprogrammed human cells to become stem cells, seen here through the microscope.

Scientists discover ‘shocking’ new way to make stem cells

The discovery of an unexpected way to create the cells is being called “revolutionary” and “weird.”

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The minister goes where the need is

From church to shelter to jail to graveside, the Rev. Laura Buchanan Ahart of United Baptist Church follows her midlife calling.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Public and private grief

In all the discussion over whether Jerry Remy should return, let’s not lose sight of the other family shattered by the brutal events of last August.

Boston Athletic Association officials consulted with Adidas on the colors and design of the 2014 Celebration Jacket for this year’s Boston Marathon participants.

Marathon apparel draws mixed early reviews

The fluorescent orange 2014 Celebration Jacket includes an embroidered BAA logo with the words “Boston Runs as One.”

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Tech Lab

A ‘flex’ phone, with flimsy features

When against the ear, the G Flex with its curved screen lies more naturally. But what of it? Who talks on the phone anyway?

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/30/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/vennochi-1231.png Patrick’s charisma hides real issues

Deval Patrick is eloquent and persuasive, but the details of government require more than verbal finery.

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A teacher covered children at E. Rivers Elementary School’s  gym in Atlanta. Thousands of students were stranded.

Snow, ice send Atlanta reeling

Icy weather wreaked similar havoc across much of the South, closing schools and highways, grounding flights, and contributing to at least a dozen deaths.

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Wonderful Pistachios will feature comedian Stephen Colbert in its ad this year.

Super Bowl ads show signs of maturity

Forget slapstick humor, corny gimmicks, and skimpy bikinis. In their place? Fully-clothed women, well-known celebrities, and more product information.

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Andris Nelsons and the BSO (pictured in 2011) will play three Carnegie Hall programs in April 2015.

Nelsons and BSO on Carnegie Hall schedule

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform three programs next season at Carnegie Hall under the baton of its incoming music director, Andris Nelsons.