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Santorum makes final appeal for Michigan votes

Rick Santorum appealed to supporters for “a game-changing day” in tomorrow’s primary that could further reshape the contest for the GOP’s presidential nomination.

Kid Rock performed during a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney tonight at the Royal Oak Theatre in Michigan.

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Kid Rock performs at Romney’s rally

Mitt Romney has been using a recording of Kid Rock’s “Born Free” song at campaign events. Last night, the performer played live.

Google eyes expansion in Kendall Square

A developer has asked Cambridge for permission to construct a new office building in Kendall Square, saying Google has outgrown its space there and wants to expand.

Lynn officials add lesson to 29 teens’ suspensions

A videotaped afterschool brawl has resulted in suspensions for 29 Lynn English High School students, possible criminal charges for the two combatants — and term papers for all involved.

Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek will announce his retirement this week.

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Jason Varitek to retire Thursday

Varitek, a two-time World Series champion and the captain of the Red Sox, will announce his retirement this week in Fort Myers.

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Bookstores opening in town libraries

Town libraries are finding that adding a bookstore is a way to increase revenue, and readers are happy to have a new source for low-priced books. 2:00 am

BOOK REVIEW

‘The End of Money’ looks at a world with no cash

David Wolman examines the current state of the paper-money system worldwide, why we might be better off without it, and what the future might hold.

Editorial

Boston should crack down on satellite dishes on house fronts

The City Council should vote to send a measure that would ban satellite dishes from building façades to the mayor, who has already signaled his support for it.

Living Longer, Living Better

Boosting returns in your retirement plan

Tired of watching your portfolio poke along and want to nudge it forward? Here are some tricks to help.

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‘The Real Romney’

Globe editorial page editor Peter S. Canellos moderates a discussion with Globe writers Scott Helman, Scot Lehigh, and Frank Phillips on the Republican presidential candidate.

Inside The Boston Globe

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Constant distractions can take a toll

TV gets social, thanks to Web

Boston’s would-be chicken farmers lay out case

“The Artist’’ won five Academy Awards on Sunday, including best picture.

84TH ACADEMY AWARDS

‘The Artist’ triumphs at the Oscars

This Alexander McQueen gown had a very high potential for looking like something worn by a maiden at a renaissance fair.

84TH ACADEMY AWARDS | The Fashion

A red carpet of many colors

A crew member walks down pit road as officials hope to start the rain-postponed NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup series auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. NASCAR president Mike Helton says the Daytona 500 will start Monday night at 7 p.m. Heavy rain soaked Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, forcing NASCAR to postpone the event for the first time in its 54-year history.(AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Daytona 500 to start Monday night

Amanda Seyfried stars in ‘‘Gone,’’ reinforcing her talent for playing unstable characters in a way that creeps up on viewers.

MOVIE REVIEW

Seyfried keeps ‘Gone’ going only so far

IN PRACTICE

‘The Hateful Patient’ revisited

Brainiac

The Death Star? That’ll run you at least $8.52 quadrillion

Living longer, living better

Can surgery help you stay in the game?

Your Taxes

Romneys’ 1040s offer tips for filing

Perspective

High school and its discontents

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Massachusetts Sate Police divers readied to search the Chestnut Hill Reservoir for missing Boston College student Franco Garcia, but the search came up empty.

Police search reservoir for missing BC student

State Police deployed divers and scanned the bottom of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir today, but found no sign missing student Franco Garcia.

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Medical sensors could phone for help

New technologies could enable cellphones to detect and intervene when a person with certain conditions needs support.

Columnists

Joanna Weiss

Shame, fame, and the body politic

BOSTON CAPITAL

Mitt Romney’s bulldog on tax loopholes

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Start-up adds ease to making meals at home

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox ban on alcohol is a lot to drink in

Juliette Kayyem

Smart nuclear reduction

Adrian Walker

Scott Brown’s presumption

Yvonne Abraham

Making Magic at North Bennet Street School

Participants happily get on the move with multi-sport activities in Somerville.

DERRICK Z. JACKSON | Generation fitness

In Arlington, a model for nation

Rihanna and Chris Brown perform in NewYork in 2008, the year before he attacked her.

Joan Vennochi

Domestic abuse, without the fame and glamour

Red Sox owner John Henry didn’t address the full team yesterday, but he and Kevin Youkilis shared a moment.

Dan Shaughnessy

Chatter from Sox owner John Henry was minimal

LOVE LETTERS

He’s a workaholic

Christopher L. Gasper

Widely known that they need a receiver

Politics

Political Notebook

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters at the Royal Oak Music Theatre last night.

Romney’s memory is ‘foggy’ on Detroit’s Golden Jubilee

An aide said that Mitt Romney was simply telling a story about his father and that he never claimed to have been at the historic event in Detroit.

Nation & World

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An Ohio State Highway patrol helicopter leaves Chardon High School Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, in Chardon, Ohio. A gunman opened fire inside the high schools cafeteria at the start of the school day Monday, wounding five students, according to officials and local hospitals. A suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

1 student killed, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting

A gunman opened fire inside a high school cafeteria today. A suspect — believed to be a student — is in custody.

Sports

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Brian Rolston (right) chased the puck for the Islanders in a game against the St. Louis Blues earlier this month.

Bruins acquire three players at trade deadline

The Bruins got Brian Rolston and Mike Mottau from the Islanders, and Greg Zanon from the Wild.

Health and wellness

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Targeting toxic stress in children

Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff, director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard, has launched a national campaign against ‘‘toxic stress’’ in childhood.