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Primary battle could cost Santorum the war

The far-right stances of the GOP presidential candidate is fueling his primary surge, but could doom his chances with independents in a general election fight.

Romney again defends his wealth

Mitt Romney said in a television interview today that he had been “extraordinarily successful” and that he sees himself as an underdog in the Michigan primary Tuesday.

Special needs preschoolers on rise in Boston

The number of preschoolers with disabilities in the Boston public schools has surged more than 50 percent over the last three years.

Third monkey death reported at Harvard research center

A federal inspection report released today detailed the monkey death as well injuries other animals sustained at the primate research center.

Zdzilaw Marecki, inside the Polish American Citizen Club in South Boston, recently lamented the demise of the once bustling neighborhood and talked about the financial difficulties the club faces.

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Polish Triangle losing its ethnic identity

Boston’s ‘‘Polish Triangle’’ — a narrow slice of city sandwiched between South Boston and South Bay — is struggling to survive, as older residents die and demographics shift.

Oscar nominees show men struggling to measure up

The lives of modern male providers, as these movies see them, are a minefield of anxiety, where one wrong move can bring the house crashing down.

Does winning an Oscar open doors for black actors?

Viola Davis has repeatedly defended herself and her movie after playing a maid in “The Help.”

Officers in fatal Beverly shooting had planned meeting

The two officers involved in a shooting Friday had arranged to meet in Beverly, where one left the other in serious condition before later committing suicide.

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‘The Real Romney’

Globe editorial page editor Peter S. Canellos moderates a discussion with Globe writers Scott Helman, Scot Lehigh, and Frank Phillips on the Republican presidential candidate.

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Your Taxes

Romneys’ 1040s offer tips for filing

Product Reviews

Doing your mortgage homework

Perspective

High school and its discontents

Brainiac

The Death Star? That’ll run you at least $8.1 quadrillion

california

Leave your heart wherever, but eat in Oakland

Q&A

Baratunde Thurston’s guide to being black

Ideas

Where American criminal justice went wrong

video

Bobby Valentine: No more beer

Christian Bale (left), who won last year’s best supporting actor Oscar, and Mark Wahlberg made ‘‘The Fighter’’ in Massachusetts.

Bay State a bit out of focus

Sox park puts new spring into a Florida visit

Does winning an Oscar open doors for black actors?

Vacationers seek joy in mudville

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Sullivan’s heralds spring in South Boston

In the surest sign since Truck Day that spring will soon replace an underwhelming winter, legendary Southie institution Sullivan’s opened its doors yesterday.