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Romney accuses Obama of eroding gun owners’ rights

In a speech to the National Rifle Association, Mitt Romney painted President Obama as an overzealous regulator who is chipping away at America’s freedoms.

Carney Hospital president quits after just 14 months on job

Bill Walczak, president of Dorchester hosptial, resigned Friday, a spokesman said.

A flag flew at half-mast behind a sign expressing condolences for slain Greenland, N.H., Police Chief Michael Maloney, at a car dealership in Stratham, N.H. on Friday.

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Drug raid in N.H. ends with police chief, suspect dead

The man who shot five police officers, wounding four and killing the police chief of Greenland, N.H., was found dead along with a woman inside his home.

Police ID Chicopee shooter

Carlos A. Laguer reportedly opened fire in a downtown neighborhood, hitting a police officer in a cruiser before apparently shooting himself in his home, police said.

Red Sox 12, Rays 2

Red Sox rout Rays in home opener

The Red Sox received a strong pitching performance from Josh Beckett and broke the game open with 8 runs in the eighth inning for the win.

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Bobby Valentine (right) and the rest of the Red Sox dugout celebrated as the Red Sox piled on the runs in the eighth inning.

SLIDER PHOTO Boston, MA--April 13,2012--Globe staff photo by Stan Grossfeld-------Red Sox vs. Tampa at Fenway Park-Sox Kelly Shoppach doubles in two runs in eight run eigth inning.

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Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach doubled in two runs as the Red Sox scored eight runs in the eighth inning.

SLIDER PHOTO Boston-04/12/2012-Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays opening day... Sox Jacoby Ellsbury collides at 2nd base in the 4th inning with Rays Reid Brignac who fires the double-play ball to 1st base. Ellsbury was injured in the collission. Boston Globe staff Photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

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Jacoby Ellsbury grimaced after a collision at second base in the fourth inning that drove him out of the game with a right shoulder injury.

SLIDER PHOTO BOSTON ,MA 04/ 13/ 2012 : The sixth inning.....FENWAY 100 OPENING DAY for the RED SOX vs Rays.... Sly Egidio (cq) hawks programs on opening day..he has been selling for 22 years at Fenway Park. ( David L Ryan / Globe Staff Photo ) SECTION: SPORTS TOPIC Rays-Red Sox

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A view of Fenway Park during the sixth inning of the home opener.

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Josh Beckett threw a pitch in the first inning.

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Kevin Youkilis got a hit in the first inning.

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Jets flew over Fenway Park during the national anthem before the Red Sox home opener.

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Former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and former pitcher Tim Wakefield threw out the ceremonial first pitches.

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Sox legend Johnny Pesky touched the face of Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis during pre-game ceremonies.

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine signed autographs for fans before the game.

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Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine signed autographs before the game.

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Travis Gonick, from Nutley, N.J., and his son, TJ, took in the sights during the pre-game warmups at Fenway Park.

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Denny Field of Stratham, N.H., was at the Red Sox home opener with his father.

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Red Sox fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park with signs.

Jacoby Ellsbury hurt, needs examination

The Red Sox said Ellsbury’s right shoulder would be checked out further after he exited Friday’s game following a collision at second base.

Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek are Fenway’s big guests

Emotions flowed for the newly retired players, who received big ovations when they threw out the first pitches at the home opener.

Special section: Fenway at 100

As Fenway prepares to host its home opener, explore the Globe’s look at a century of memories at Major League Baseball’s oldest ballpark.

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Tips for hiring a home improvement pro

From architects to organizers, kitchen designers to landscape contractors, here’s what to look for when hiring a home improvement professional and the pitfalls to avoid.

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Celebrating Fenway! A Fenway 100 Magazine Launch Event

Dan Shaughnessy moderates a panel including Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and former pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee.

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The 116th Boston Marathon

Actor Brad Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in February.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie get engaged

Joseph P. Kennedy III attended the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston this year.

Joseph P. Kennedy III raises $1.3m

BostonGlobe.com named ‘World’s Best Designed’ site

Statues of late leaders, Kim Il Sung (left) and Kim Jong Il were unveiled today in Pyongyang, North Korea.

Failed North Korea missile launch draws condemnation

Guard chief says rape charge part of ‘smear’

The lone goal by Chris Kelly set off a celebration by the Bruins.

NHL Playoffs: Game 1 | Bruins 1, capitals 0 (OT)

Bruins win playoff opener

‘Swift Boat’ donor throws big money behind Romney

Artist brings Green Monster into homes

Supporters of convicted terrorist Tarek Mehanna of Sudbury protested outside John Joseph Moakley Courthouse Thursday, where Mehanna was sentenced. Though he faced a life term under federal sentencing guidelines, he received 17 1/2 years.

Mehanna gets more than 17 years in jail

Start-ups squeezed out of Kendall Sq.

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Running in memory of her late siblings

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Jussara Sequeira, Donna Pomponio, and Neomi Nunez of Notre Dame Education Center were among those who gathered on Boston Common to protest a state Senate bill likened to Florida’s ‘‘stand your ground’’ law, which has been criticized since the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Activists urge defeat of deadly force bill

Protesters on Boston Common likened Senate Bill 661 to Florida’s ‘‘stand your ground’’ law, which has been criticized since the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

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Putting brakes on stuck pedals

New federal regulations may require cars and light trucks to have override systems to prevent unintended acceleration when the gas pedal and brake are applied at the same time.