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Fateful pass a rare type for Welker
The one that got away was not the kind of pass Wes Welker is accustomed to seeing.
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Santorum sweeps 3 states
Rick Santorum jumped back into the GOP limelight last night, stunning presumed front-runner Mitt Romney in Colorado and winning in Minnesota and Missouri. (Globe)
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The best stats leaders in Boston sports
(Globe Staff / Bill Greene)
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Despite only a fence separating Mike McCarthy's property from Gillette Stadium, he'll have no say in the proposed Foxborough casino because he lives just over the town line, in South Walpole. (Boston Globe)
Missing: 5.4 million American workers
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Workers are set to remove a 2-million pound section of the historic Memorial Bridge linking New Hampshire and Maine this morning. (AP)
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Senator seeks Chelsea inquiry
Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa is demanding an explanation for why the Chelsea Housing Authority permits managers to live in public housing projects almost rent-free.
Longfellow Bridge's new design
As part of a new design, the rebuilt bridge will shrink to a single lane bound for Cambridge, keep two headed for Boston, and gain wider bike lanes and sidewalks.
Giving voice to slain social worker
Stephanie Moulton’s parents have been ensnared in a labyrinth of government bureaucracy since a mental health patient killed their daughter.
Kam Man opens new store in South Bay
The owners of the new Kam Man grocery are ready to open in South Bay as Asian supermarkets gain ground in the area.
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Quickly ganging up on Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke about the Constitution recently, and conservatives aren't giving those remarks a fair consideration.
Art of the Heart: The city's chocolate
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Syrian President Bashar Assad (left) wants his vice president to hold talks with the opposition groups, Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov (right) said, as activists reported that dozens died in bombings across Syria.
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House Republicans have introduced their version of a bill to ban insider trading by thousands of federal officials, adding provisions to bar lawmakers convicted of a felony from collecting government pensions.
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Here are 10 tax breaks -- some for itemizers only, others that any filer can claim -- that often get overlooked but that could save you money.
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From Jeff Buckley to U2 to Kelly Clarkson, here's a collection of songs that get the tears flowing.
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Valentine's Day Guide
From the perfect ring or the most delicious chocolate or the best spots to kiss in the Hub and our top romantic movies, our complete guide to Valentine's Day has you covered.
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Valentine's Day getaway packages
Looking to treat your loved one with a night or two away from home this Valentine's Day? Here are some New England inns, hotels, and B&Bs with holiday deals that are perfect for a romantic getaway.
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Poll: Super Bowl dog commercials
Tell us what you thought of some of this year's Super Bowl commercials featuring dogs. Bolt, left, was the star of a Volkswagen ad.
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