By Brian C. Mooney

The Restore Our Future super PAC has twice accepted big contributions from corporate entities that obscure the actual source of the money.

Political Notebook

Obama defends health law in Vt.

President Obama vigorously defended his health care overhaul Friday during a fund-raising speech at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

George W. absent from Bush endorsements

By Steve Peoples

President George W. Bush’s absence has been more pronounced recently as Mitt Romney trumpeted an endorsement from the former president’s father.

By Alice Fordham

Members of revolutionary organizations inside Syria expressed anger at the slow pace of diplomatic efforts.

The family of a British codebreaker whose body was found inside a sports bag believes the country’s intelligence agencies may have interfered with evidence of his death.

Suu Kyi says Myanmar elections not fair, but that she will stay in

By Todd Pitman

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that Myanmar’s weekend elections will be neither free nor fair because of widespread irregularities.

Editorial

The school department should look to nonprofit groups outside the union to provide desperately needed enrichment, tutoring, and extracurricular instruction.

editorial | ROMNEY’S FOREIGN POLICY

A geopolitical enemies list

Mitt Romney seems intent on screaming “fire’’ in a crowded theater, even if his audience doesn’t seem to be responding.

letters | THE T FACES ITS FISCAL WOES

"The proposal to implement a premium area would maintain a high per capita cost per trip, be confusing to many people in the premium area, and may prove to be unworkable for many." - Bill Allan

BOSTON

Margaret McCusker, twin sister of James ‘‘Whitey’’ Bulger’s girlfriend Catherine Greig, filed court documents Friday opposing the US District Court’s decision to freeze Greig’s assets that could be subject to fines.

BOSTON

Margaret McCusker, twin sister of James “Whitey’’ Bulger’s girlfriend Catherine Greig, filed court documents Friday opposing the US District Court’s decision to freeze Greig’s assets that could be subject to fines.

BOSTON

The Parks and Recreation Department plans to offer “seed grants’’ this year to community garden and friends groups across Boston for the first time since 2008, the department said Friday.

Stocks rose, extending the biggest first-quarter advance since 1998 for the S&P 500, as stronger-than-forecast growth in consumer sentiment in March and spending in February bolstered optimism in the economy.

MARKET MOVERS

Investors cautious over RIM’s refocus

Research In Motion Ltd. rose on its plans to refocus on the business market and review its strategic options.

MASS. MOVERS

Cancer drug results boost ImmunoGen

Waltham-based ImmunoGen Inc. moved higher after results showed that its breast cancer drug delayed the disease worsening.

Marilyn Barron, world traveler who aided mental health patients

By Colin A. Young

A traveler all her adult life, Mrs. Barron prided herself on visiting far-flung locations before they became common tourist destinations.

Warren Stevens, actor on ‘Star Trek’, in ‘Forbidden Planet’

Actor Warren Stevens, whose most memorable role was his portrayal of “Doc’’ Ostrow in the 1956 science fiction movie “Forbidden Planet,’’ died in Los Angeles at 92.

Roger C. Molander, at 71; was arms control expert

By Emily Langer

Trained in nuclear engineering at the height of the Cold War, Dr. Molander spent his career trying to help the United States avert a nuclear war.

Celtics 100, T'wolves 79

Celtics win in Minnesota

By Frank Dell’Apa

Kevin Garnett and Greg Stiemsma held Kevin Love in check as the Celtics claimed first place in the Atlantic Division.

Final Four

Ohio State, Kansas have special forces at work

By Mark Blaudschun

Although they likely won’t be covering each other, the Ohio State-Kansas game might come down to a battle between Jared Sullinger and Thomas Robinson.

Bob Ryan

Louisville’s Russ Smith is energy-giver

By Bob Ryan

Whatever the game’s pace is, the sophomore guard is guaranteed to make it faster, earning him the nickname “Russdiculous.’’

names

Mayim Bialik speaks at CJP event

By Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein

The actress was among 400 people at the annual Pomegranate Society & Friends Event at the Back Bay Events Center.

Theater Review

By Don Aucoin

Reprinted from late editions of yesterday’s Globe.

names

Missy McInnis pitches in for Perkins

By Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein

The Hingham-based stylist joined friends and Perkins School for the Blind parents at a shopping party of sorts at DVF on Newbury Street.