Trump turns to charm to woo unbound delegates

Republicans were preparing for a possible contested convention, and Donald Trump warned of ?riots? if he doesn?t get the nomination.

Governor Charlie Baker spoke during an event at the State House in Boston on March 3.

Baker made secret trip to conservative meeting

Governor Charlie Baker furtively left the state earlier this month to attend a secretive conference off the Georgia coast.

Three Weston police officers saluted as the motorcade escorting Massachusetts State Trooper Thomas Clardy's body passed by on I-90 to the morgue in Boston.

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State trooper dies after crash on Mass. Pike

The cruiser of Trooper Thomas Clardy, a Marine veteran with a wife and six children, was struck during a traffic stop in Charlton.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/greenhouse_06bls-6_metro.jpg Scores speak against cuts at Boston public schools

Nearly 100 people spoke against a proposed budget that restores high school funding but maintains reductions elsewhere.

Judge Merrick Garland (C) speaks after US President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden (L), announced Garland's nomination to the US Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2016. Garland, 63, is currently Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The nomination sets the stage for an election-year showdown with Republicans who have made it clear they have no intention of holding hearings to vet any Supreme Court nominee put forward by the president. / AFP PHOTO / Nicholas KammNICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images

Garland is respected, but a battle is brewing

Merrick Garland is highly regarded but Republican leaders were holding to their promise to not allow his appointment to proceed.

The father of Zachary Marr, Matthew Marr, became emotional as he spoke to the media at a press conference at the police station in Harvard.

Grieving father urges parents to ?hug your children?

Matthew Marr discussed the death of his 22-year-old son, whose body was pulled from the Charles River.

Body found in river is that of murder suspect, officials say

The body of Kenneth Manning, the suspect in the February murder of a Malden woman, was found in the Mystic River.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/16/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/17parade101-10795.jpg Parade route the only thing in Southie that isn?t changing

In rapidly gentrifying South Boston, the shifting landscape is on display daily.

Rosalind Wornum, mother of Destinee Wornum. believes that her daughter?s teacher should be fired.

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BLS student says teacher greeted her with slur during class

The encounter is one of several incidents to become public this year following student complaints of racism.

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 16: Robert Champion #22 of the Holy Cross Crusaders celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Southern University Jaguars 59 to 55 during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 16, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Holy Cross?s win was a long time coming

The Crusaders had not won a NCAA Tournament game in 63 years, and their story has been unlikely and even miraculous.

Yvonne Abraham

A game where the fans were the winners

Each crowd cheered for its own players, rather than trying to tear down the other team.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Newton North High School

Three incidents of graffiti have been reported since a basketball game in which another school?s fans students taunted Newton.

March Madness reignites NCAA battle against fantasy sports

Fantasy sports companies are charging into the NCAA tournament with cash prizes, despite requests to back off.

Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) makes a catch in front of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Chicago. The Broncos won the game 17-15. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

Patriots trade for tight end Martellus Bennett, report says

A day after trading away Chandler Jones, the Patriots added a tight end in a deal with the Bears.

A student identified as Liana R. from Providence was one of 65 applicants to be hand-delivered an acceptance letter from Wheaton College.

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Wheaton College officials hand-deliver acceptance letters

Dozens of officials were in 10 cars to personally give the good news to students throughout New England.

03/16/16: Boston, MA: The Celtics Kelly Olynyk was back in action tonight, here he hits the floor hard after being fouled on a first quarter drive to the basket. The Boston Celtics hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in a regular season NBA basketball game at the TD Garden. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:celtics-thunder

Thunder 130, Celtics 109

Garden serenades Kevin Durant as Celtics pounded by Thunder

Durant scored 28 points as the Celtics suddenly find themnselves in a three-game losing streak.

Globe investigations

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Geoghan[1].jpg Key reports from Globe?s Spotlight team on clergy sex abuse

The Boston Globe?s 2001-2002 investigation into sexual abuses by clergy in the Catholic Church resulted in more than 600 stories.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/15/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/2016-03-15/Braava_WP.jpeg iRobot bets it can clean the gunkiest corners of your bathroom floor

The Bedford company?s newest product is a stain-busting automaton that will inch its way around around sinks and toilets.

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JOHN L. ALLEN JR. | ALL THINGS CATHOLIC

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/Production/BostonGlobe.com/WebPages/Homepage/Components/allen-189.jpg An Australian lesson in telling the whole Catholic story

There are salt-of-the-earth folks, who quietly carry out a staggering variety of good works.

Design New England

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/03/16/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/DNEsensation.jpg Circular Sensation

A one-of-a-kind design combines aesthetics and functionality for harmonious living.