NStar says power restored, but some residents disagree

While utility officials said the Prudential Center was the only spot left without power, some area residents reported that they were still in the dark.

Sergeant’s wife ‘poured her heart out’ to officer

The Beverly police officer who was shot by a Hamilton police sergeant told superiors that he had never been intimate with the sergeant’s wife.

Afghan mission dealt twin setbacks

Afghanistan’s president demanded that troops be confined to major bases, and the Taliban cut off talks with the US following the recent shooting of 16 civilians.

Study: Vigorous exercise may not lower fertility of overweight

A new study showed that while women of a healthy weight who exercised vigorously were less likely to get pregnant, the same may not be true of overweight women.

Gingrich exit might not give Santorum a major boost

While many pundits believe a Newt Gingrich withdrawal would allow the conservative vote to coalesce around Rick Santorum, the data is less clear.

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‘21 Jump Street’ brings new love to the buddy comedy

This very funny, unusually perceptive action-comedy redraws the boundaries of male buddydom.

Tatum and Hill, right, play nincompoop cops undercover as brothers trying to infiltrate and bust up a high school drug ring.

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill star in the movie "21 Jump Street."

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, pictured, star in the movie

Tatum (pictured) and Hill play nincompoop cops who go undercover as brothers trying to infiltrate and bust up a high school drug ring.

The two characters share a history, having attended high school together.

The two characters share a history, having attended high school together.

They later attended the police academy together and became close.

They later attended the police academy together and became close.

The movie's supporting cast includes Dave Franco, far right, who plays the high school drug dealer.

The movie's supporting cast includes Dave Franco (right), who plays a high school drug dealer.

Brie Larson (left) plays a theater nerd.

Brie Larson (left) plays a theater nerd.

Ice Cube plays a police captain.

Ice Cube plays a police captain.

Ellie Kemper, center, plays a high school teacher.

Ellie Kemper (center) plays a high school teacher.

Former 'Daily Show' comedian Rob Riggle also plays a supporting role.

Former Daily Show comedian Rob Riggle also plays a supporting role.

ART to open season with ‘Marie Antoinette’

The American Repertory Theater will open its 2012-13 season with the world premiere of David Adjmi’s “Marie Antoinette,’’ in a coproduction with Yale Repertory Theatre.

Danny Ainge

Celtics make no moves as trade deadline passes

The NBA’s 3 p.m. trade deadline came and went this afternoon without the Celtics making a deal.

Irish whiskey makes a comeback

Only four legal distilleries remain in Ireland today, but those four are turning out some of the planet’s hottest whiskeys.

“Economic activity has not been possible for two-thirds of Back Bay businesses, and when that happens, there’s a serious impact.”

Meg Mainzer-Cohen,  president of the Back Bay Association

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Foxborough to revisit casino

Town selectmen believe a formal proposal for a gambling resort is coming from casino mogul Steve Wynn, and will discuss whether to study the potential effects of a casino.

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TELEVISION REVIEW

Ashley Judd finds her comfort zone in ‘Missing’

Judd portrays Rebecca Winstone, a former CIA agent whose son has been kidnapped. “Missing’’ premieres Thursday night at 8 p.m. on Channel 5.

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Spring Style

The season’s freshest fashion feels airy and easy — think fluttery shapes, pretty prints, and nothing too structured or serious.

Opinion

“As long as Gingrich looks in the mirror and sees a serious presidential candidate, he will continue to divide primary voters to Romney’s advantage.”

Joan Vennochi 

Ideas

“The best-selling board game today is the board game that was the best-selling board game in 1936. That is Monopoly.”

Game publisher Eric Hautemont