Coakley sues major US banks over foreclosures
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said today that she has filed suit against five banks for allegations related to mortgage fraud and unlawful property seizures.
New England economy growing, but hiring lags
New England business revenues are on the upswing, but an uncertain economic and political outlook has stopped many employers from hiring, according to a survey.
Opinion
If Gingrich is the answer, Tea Party has failed
Since being deposed as House speaker in 1999, Newt Gingrich has earned millions by conducting himself in contrast to what the Tea Party claims to stand for, writes Joshua Green.
Archdiocese to group parishes in large clusters
The archdiocese proposes to create about 125 “pastoral service teams’’ that would be free to merge programs among churches and make recommendations about closing and selling buildings.
Occupy Boston, city head to court today
Lawyers for Occupy Boston and the city face off in court today in a hearing that could determine the future of the tent city in Dewey Square.
State honors its most heroic firefighters
Three Massachusetts firefighters were posthumously awarded yesterday with medals of honor at the annual Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Worcester.
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Governor Deval Patrick joked with Whitman firefighter Andy McGillivray before the Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Awards in Worcester.
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Westfield Fire Chief Mary Regan waited to lead her firefighters and others into the Hanover Theatre for the ceremony.
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Firefighters saluted during the singing of the National Anthem.
Bill Greene/Globe Staff
The governor honored Norfolk Fire Chief Coleman Bushnell and other surrounding town fire officials for their response to a Norfolk explosion in July.
Bill Greene/Globe Staff
Two West Bridgewater firefighters were sillouetted against the video screen during the awards ceremony.
For Bobby Valentine, charity can be all consuming
The new Red Sox manager devoted decades to giving so much to so many that at times he has risked allowing his good works to interfere with his job performance.
Tech Lab
Motorola’s Droid Razr is thin, fast, flawed
The new Droid Razr is as thin as a supermodel and quick as a Porsche. Alas, battery life is pitifully short. But for a few hours at least, you’ll feel like one of the 1 percent.
“The present way in which pastoral services are structured in the Archdiocese of Boston is not healthy, and it cannot be sustained much longer.”
A document sent to priests by the Boston Archdiocese
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Columnists
Metro
Mehanna did not regret trip to Yemen, US alleges
Tarek Mehanna’s trip to Yemen in 2004 became the center of the terrorism case against him, and he told a friend that he would do it again, according to evidence in his trial.
Business
Digitas CEO to lead Time magazines
Time Warner Inc. has named Laura Lang, the chief executive of Digitas, to head its magazine division, leaving the top position vacant at the Boston marketing company.
Politics
For Santorum, the issue of health care is personal
Rick Santorum’s ailing daughter spurs his top policy goal of dismantling the health-care reform law. The new rules, he says, are a threat to those like her.
Nation & World
Brotherhood leading election in Egypt
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood was leading in initial, partial results from the nation’s parliamentary elections but was facing stiff competition in many places.
Sports
Danny Ainge dismisses Rajon Rondo trade talk
The Celtics boss said he doesn’t anticipate dealing the team’s All-Star point guard. “Trade rumors are part of the world we live in,” he said.
Style
STYLE
Elle magazine’s Joe Zee talks hot holiday looks
The magazine’s creative director says that sequins and velvet will get you in the spirit.
Arts
STAGE REVIEW
‘Three Viewings’ is compelling
Under the direction of Jim Petosa, the performances by these exemplary actors cut deep.
Opinion
“Perhaps those who aren’t concerned about climate change will be persuaded by hail on their roofs or cracks in the foundations of their homes.”
Derrick Z. Jackson
Ideas
With quantum computing, today’s researchers are trying to perform a sort of jujitsu.
Joshua Rothman