Rick Santorum Has Big Night; Sweeps All Three GOP Contests

By Eyder Peralta

The former Pennsylvania senator took the caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado and won the "beauty contest" in Missouri.

Case In Britain Echoes Dilemma At Guantanamo

A terrorism case in the U.K. is drawing parallels to an ongoing debate in the U.S.

DiMasi Bus Ride Heightens Beacon Hill Worry

By David Boeri
Former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi leaves Boston's federal courthouse on Sept. 9, 2011, after being sentenced to eight years in prison. (AP)

Now that former Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has been moved north from his prison cell in Kentucky, speculation has intensified that he may testify before a grand jury investigating the Probation Department.

For Love And The Game, A Star Shines In Delaware

Four years ago, Elena Delle Donne Donne walked away from an elite college program — so she could be with her severely disabled sister and the rest of their family. Now she's the best college player in America.

Milestone At University Of Michigan: Muslim Chaplain

By Beenish Ahmed

This semester, the University of Michigan became the first public school with a Muslim chaplaincy, but the position is privately funded to maintain a separation of church and state.

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With Syria Embassy Shut, What's Next For The U.S.?

By Alan Greenblatt
A Syrian rebel gunman stands guard as demonstrators pray on the street in Reef Damascus, an area north of Damascus, on Feb. 4. The demonstrators were protesting a government crackdown in the central city of Homs that left scores dead. (Reuters/Landov)

While military intervention is not currently on the table, there is talk of further economic sanctions.

In Morocco, The Arab Spring's Mixed Bounty

Relatives of Abdelwahab Zaydoun, a 27-year-old Moroccan who set himself on fire to protest his unemployment and died from his burns, react to his death in Casablanca last month. A year after street protests in Morocco prompted some reforms, Moroccans remain discontent with the gap between rich and poor, and the slow strides toward democracy. (AP)

On Feb. 20, 2011, Moroccans took to the streets to call for reforms. But progress toward democracy has also revealed the limits of civil disobedience.

Former Sox Pitcher’s Debut Video Game Hits Shelves

By Andrea Shea
Screenshot of Schilling's video game (Courtesy)

Curt Schilling is unveiling the first video game from his Rhode Island-based company, 38 Studios.

Archdiocese Warns It May Drop Employee Health Coverage

By Martha Bebinger
In a sharply worded letter sent to parishioners on Sunday, Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley said forcing Catholic churches to cover the cost of birth control for employees is violation of Catholic consciences. (AP)

The stance is the latest volley over whether the federal government will force Catholic institutions to pay for insurance that covers contraception.

Rotavirus Vaccine Doesn't Boost Risk Of Intestinal Problem

By Nancy Shute
A baby is inoculated against rotavirus in Honduras in early 2009. (Getty Images)

Unlike an older vaccine, the newer rotavirus vaccine doesn't appear to increase the risk of a dangerous intestinal side effect, says a new study.

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Analysts say that to succeed, Facebook needs to figure out how to sell ads on mobile platforms.

Analysts say that to succeed, Facebook needs to figure out how to sell ads on mobile platforms.

Facebook: Lots Of Friends, But Stock Offering Has Risks

By Steve Henn

Roughly half of Facebook's users check in on smartphones and other mobile devices every month, but so far the company isn't making money on mobile. That's one of the potential pitfalls for the company as it prepares to sell its stock to the public.

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Afghans Worried About Early Exit Of French Troops

By Ahmad Shafi
A French gunner mans a machine gun in a Puma helicopter as it is flies over Afghanistan. French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently ordered the withdrawal of all French troops from the country, a year ahead of schedule.

French troops have controlled Kapisa, a small province near Kabul, for the past decade. But President Nicolas Sarkozy has ordered the withdrawal of all French troops a year ahead of schedule.

Dickens At 200: A Birthday You Can't 'Bah Humbug'

Born in 1812, English writer Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago on Feb. 7. (Getty Images)

His colorful characters and memorable expressions have worked their way into the vernacular.

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Does Narrowing Autism's Spectrum Hurt Or Help Kids On The Fringe?

Shayan Forough  goes through Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with his instructor in October 2008. (AP)

An expert panel is recommending changing the very definition of the disease.

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Bringing Up Baby

Two children are pulled on a sledge in a park, in Ghent, Belgium, Sunday. (AP)

No two countries do it alike. We have a look at bringing up baby around the world.

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Awake In Seattle: The Caffeinated City That Eats

By kathy gunst
Clams with chorizo, chick peas, tomatoes, and parsley (Jess Thompson)

From coffee to seafood to more coffee, Seattle has plenty to offer a the adventurous foodie.

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When Black Stories Are Written By White People

From left, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis are shown in a scene from "The Help." (AP/Disney)

Some in the African-American community say the movie "The Help" is an example of black stories written by white people that don't always ring true.

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The Risks And Rewards Of Yoga

Five people on a beach stand in the warrior pose. (iStockphoto.com)

Yoga can be beneficial, but it also can be dangerous, says William Broad.

Pierce Passes Bird In Celtics’ Win Over Bobcats

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce drives against Charlotte Bobcats forward Derrick Brown in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Tuesday. (AP)

The Celtics celebrated the milestone by increasing their season-best winning streak to five.

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Feb. 17: What has happened to civility in America? Tom Ashbrook hosts “Civility & American Democracy: A National Forum” at the new Center for Civil Discourse at UMass Boston.

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