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Whitey Bulger trial date set
In setting a trial date, a federal judge rejected claims by attorneys for the 82-year-old gangster that they needed another year to prepare for the case. (Globe, 3:08 p.m.)
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Obama releases $3.8 trillion budget plan
The president's plan seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction, but does little to slow rapid growth in government health benefit programs. (AP, 3:49 p.m.)
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Harvard to offer voluntary buyouts to 275 as part of push to modernize library
In announcing the buyouts, the university made its first move toward modernizing its decentralized library system, university officials said today. (Globe, 4:36 p.m.)
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The trial of two men accused of killing four people in 2010 will start as scheduled after a judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the case. (Globe, 12:56 p.m.)
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On abortion, Romney can't outrun the past
Mitt Romney has to be frustrated that his longstanding efforts to manage his stance on abortion and contraception are faltering so badly.
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How to get child care at vacation destinations
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In the future, everything will be a coffee shop
Goodbye, universities, offices, and stores. Hello, comfy chairs and caffeine.
How a local designer took the fast track to New York Fashion Week
East Bridgewater mom Jackie Fraser-Swan's career is a tale of fashion-school dropout turned internationally recognized designer.
Modest upbringing shaped Elizabeth Warren
Money, and the anxiety it created for families like hers, has consumed the Senate candidate since her childhood in Oklahoma.
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The travel site has had a tough first two months as a public company, and now Google is ramping up the competition.
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Santorum takes lead over Romey
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has a slight edge over former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in the Republican presidential race, according to a new national poll from the Pew Research Center.
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How do we merge our incomes?
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Valentine's Day restaurant specials and dining deals
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Grammys fashion hits, misses
Some stars shined brighter than others on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Check who brought their stylish A-game in our list of fashion hits and misses from the night.
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Valentine's Day getaway packages
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