US health care sign-ups much lower than forecast

About 106,000 enrolled under the Affordable Care Act last month, barely one-fifth of projections, while only 27,000 signed up through the troubled federal website.

Bulger faces wrath of victims’ families

“Whitey” Bulger sat motionless as relatives of his victims addressed him as “Satan” and “rat” in a hearing before Bulger is sentenced Thursday.

Report raises questions on Milford casino

A background check by investigators for the state gaming commission raised questions about Foxwood’s ‘‘business ability’’ to run a successful casino in Mass.

Four consecutive wins have changed perceptions of the Celtics.

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Scrappy Celtics uniting behind unselfish attitude

Brad Stevens’ team, which is insulted by perceptions they would tank for a No. 1 pick, is defined by relentlessness and unselfishness.

Alexis-Brianna Felix was overwhelmed when she surpassed her goal of raising $5,000 in the first 27 hours of using a “crowdfunding” site.

‘Crowdfunding’ effort pays off for BU student

Struggling but innovative, Alexis-Brianna Felix turned to GoFundMe.com to raise money for tuition and fees.

TOM KEANE

The privacy line

Airline passengers can now bypass some security — but at what cost?

Clockwise: The New Bedford Whaling Museum; vintage buildings in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park; a Portuguese dish at Antonio’s.

A tank away

New Bedford is still inspired by the sea

Seafaring life is still a major part of New Bedford’s identity, but this southeastern Massachusetts city has other tales to tell.

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TOM KEANE

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Airline passengers can now bypass some security — but at what cost?

Sports

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In the last two outings, against Atlantic Division heavyweights Toronto and Tampa Bay, Dougie Hamilton has had two of his best games of the season.

Bruins’ Dougie Hamilton learning his place

Whether paired with Zdeno Chara or his usual partner Dennis Seidenberg, the Bruins defenseman has shown a growing maturation on the ice.

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Galleries

Floor van de Velde’s “Vibrant Divide.’’

Glow-in-the-dark evidence of a bright future

Floor van de Velde’s enchanting exhibition “Score for a Color Field” at 17 Cox, the alternative gallery in Beverly, glows in the dark.