Obama calls on Russia to pull from Crimea

President Obama discussed the crisis in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a 90-minute telephone call, the White House said.

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President Obama spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a 90-minute telephone call this afternoon, the White House said.

Activists gathered outside the White House to demonstrate against what Ukraine has called Russia’s invasion in Crimea.

Rubio lays out steps he says US should take with Russia

Senator Marco Rubio’s recommendations include expelling Russia from the G-8.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far dismissed the few specific threats from the United States.

Australian Cardinal George Pell will head a new finance ministry created to oversee the Holy See’s economic affairs.

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Australian with linebacker instincts is pope’s financial fixer

Columnist John L. Allen Jr. looks at a new way of doing the Vatican’s business, elder care, a field hospital in Ukraine, and . . . the end of history?

The Pacers’ Evan Turner drove to the basket against Chris Johnson in the second quarter.

Pacers 102, Celtics 97

Celtics unable to stop Pacers

Saturday’s game was ultimately decided in the paint, where the Pacers held a 44-30 edge.

Harvard guard Brandyn Curry (10) is the first to greet Laurent Rivard (0), who was knocked down while scoring.

harvard 80, columbia 47

Crimson closer to icing Ivy title

Harvard’s win over Columbia clinched at least a share of the Ivy League crown for the fourth straight season.

Taking his game above the rim, Ryan Anderson scored a game-high 24 points for BC and also pulled down seven boards.

BC 80, Wake Forest 72

Eagles stay positive, handle Wake Forest

Piloted by an unrelenting defense, a balanced offense, and Olivier Hanlan’s big second half, Boston College led for most of the game.

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RENÉE LOTH

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Today, Walmart is paying its workers less than its founder did when he opened his first store in 1962.

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Capitals 4, Bruins 2

Joel Ward beats Matt Bartkowski and Johnny Boychuk and would score soon after.

Breakdowns plague Bruins

There were two goals on which the lapses were especially evident, breakaways that underscored the issues that the Bruins had Saturday.

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Dance Review

The TAO Dance Theater brought two contrasting, experimental works to the Citi Shubert.

TAO Dance Theater is abstract in motion

TAO Dance brought two experimental works to the Citi Shubert that showcase why audiences have been so intrigued by the troupe.

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99 Bottles

Downeast Cider growing in Charlestown

The company now cans two ciders, an original and a cranberry blend, from a 9,000-square-foot Charlestown warehouse.