GOP candidates spar in fiery debate
Michael J. Sullivan and Daniel B. Winslow were intense in their criticism of each other, while Gabriel E. Gomez also tangled with his competitors.
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Mass. House proposes $33.8b budget
The plan boosts funding for higher education and local aid but rejects Governor Patrick’s request for higher spending on early education.
Warren joins lawmakers to slam Obama budget
Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Congressional Democrats oppose the cuts to Social Security and Medicare included in the president’s budget.
Walsh enters race for Boston mayor
State Representative Martin J. Walsh vowed to run a campaign anchored around his record as a legislator.
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Orioles 8, Red Sox 5
Red Sox let one slip away
The Orioles scored five runs in the top of the ninth to rally for the win at Fenway.
Nets 101, Celtics 93
Celtics can’t keep up with the Nets
Paul Pierce scored 23 points, but the Celtics couldn’t handle a balanced Nets attack as Brooklyn won at TD Garden.
Bruins 5, Devils 4
Bruins hold on against the Devils
The Bruins skated to a four-goal lead in the second and then held on as the Devils mounted a comeback.
Diners remain popular north of Boston
Diners remain popular north of Boston Northeastern Massachusetts still has a high concentration of diners due to the number of mill cities and working ports.
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Sports
Sox hope Ortiz will return next week
David Ortiz is slated to play in Pawtucket beginning Thursday and could be with the Red Sox some time next week, team officials said.
Metro
Menino tweaks would-be successors at budget briefing
Menino noted that several city councilors were absent, saying they were “out campaigning.”
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Nation & World
Postal Service delays plan to cut Saturday mail
The agency said Congress isn’t allowing the change to five-day-a-week deliveries.
Politics
Several in GOP won’t take part in filibuster of gun bill
A vote on a gun control bill appeared more likely as several Senate Republicans said they would not take part in a filibuster.
Business
One Direction ‘pop-up’ store coming to Faneuil Hall
A temporary store devoted to the boy band will open Saturday at Faneuil Hall and remain there for three weeks.
Arts
Book Review
‘Here I Am’ by Alan Huffman
Huffman investigates the significant life of war photographer Tim Hetherington.
Food & dining
Smother pork in gravy, then make Italian sandwiches
Smothered pork is a traditional Southern recipe in which chops are smothered with gravy and onions.
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Editorial Event | April 17
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina Rudick
Editorial Event: Video tips with Dina RudickAttend a session on photography and videography with the host of BostonGlobe.com’s “Back Story” series.