A federal jury rejects the argument that Apple competed unfairly with its copy-protection software.
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Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade opens participation to gay group
The South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, which has long resisted the inclusion of gay groups, voted 5-4 on Monday night to allow the group OutVets to march in the parade scheduled for March 15.
Vatican probe of U.S. women’s religious orders ends
The report praises sisters for their selfless work caring for the poor.
Methane spike on Mars revives old questions
A tenfold jump suggests the Red Planet ‘is alive at some level,’ and reopens a debate about life there.
Vermonters in Congress put pressure on FairPoint
They join Gov. Peter Shumlin in calling for the company to negotiate an end to the strike.
Massachusetts woman in squalid home indicted on two murder charges
Erika Murray, 31, has been held on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to earlier charges, including fetal death concealment.
McConnell plans early votes to approve Keystone XL oil pipeline
The incoming Senate majority says the project will be first on the agenda for the new Republican-controlled Senate.
Senate could confirm as many as 88 new federal judges this year
The total would be the highest since 99 of Bill Clinton’s nominees made it through confirmation in 1994.
Suspect in 6 killings in Pennsylvania found dead from suicide
The manhunt for Bradley William Stone ends as his body is found a half-mile from his home with self-inflicted stab wounds.
More teens trying e-cigarettes than regular cigs
Results of the survey raise concerns that the devices could vaporize the recent progress made in smoking.