In N.H., Obama redraws battle lines over jobs act
In his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years, President Obama challenged Republicans to extend payroll tax cuts set to expire.
Patrick signs casino bill into law
The signing, which ends a years-long battle on Beacon Hill, paves the way for full-scale casinos and slots in this state.
Merck to pay $950 million over Vioxx drug
Nearly $10 million will go to Massachusetts’ Medicaid program as part of the settlement, which stems from an investigation by the US attorney here.
Protesters reject concessions offered by Egyptian military
Egypt’s military ruler said he would move up the date for transferring power to civilians, but protesters rejected the offer.
Scot Lehigh
Questionable judgment
As he plots a run for governor, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray is dogged by dubious alliances and activities that have created enduring questions about his judgment.
GOP rivals clash over foreign policy in Washington
Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
The GOP candidates tonight clashed — at times vigorously — over their visions for American security, although their target was largely President Obama.
Exclusive Wednesday Preview | Movie Review
‘Hugo’ an intricately imagined gift from Scorsese
In this exhilarating tale of magic, machines, memories, and dreams, Martin Scorsese pulls off the neatest trick of all.
Movie Review
Pure fun, no strings attached in ‘The Muppets’
This musical comedy is ingenious. Everything about it is satirical, but the Muppets television show means something to the filmmakers.
“Massachusetts is the Brain State, not just the Bay State. We depend on research funding.”
Representative Edward J. Markey
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Columnists
Metro
Cardinal Bernard Law retires from post in Rome
The former Boston archbishop has retired from his post in Rome, ending a 50-year career indelibly stained by the perception he covered up the crimes of pedophile priests.
Business
Knight Foundation merging media, minds, and money
The foundation has fostered more than 200 media and tech projects, and the Boston area has reaped a considerable amount of that funding - $18.4 million in grants to 19 projects.
Politics
Cuts would hit key Mass. industries
The more than $1 trillion in federal cuts that could come in January 2013 would slash research funding, Medicare payments to hospitals, and contracts for defense companies.
Nation & World
Turkish premier urges Syrian leader to step down
Turkey’s prime minister ratcheted up the pressure on the increasingly isolated Bashar Assad.
Sports
On Football
Carter counting on complements
With three sacks and another six QB hits, the performance of Andre Carter and the Patriots defense against the Chiefs was a baby step in the right direction.
Arts
MUSIC REVIEW
Jay-Z, Kanye powerful as duo performers
It’s easy to forget that Jay-Z and Kanye West are both just staggeringly good. Last night served as a big reminder.
Lifestyle
Alex Beam
A British royal family update
It’s been too long since we’ve checked in with Great Britain’s ever-fascinating royal family.
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Holiday Arts Preview
Our critics give their top picks for what to see and experience this holiday season in the worlds of theater, dance, movies, DVDs, classical music, and pop music. This is your guide to holiday season entertainment.
Opinion
“The emerging portrait of Tim Murray is not of someone growing in office. Instead, it’s of a man who seems to be shrinking before our very eyes.”
Scot Lehigh
Ideas
The improvements coming to air travel amount to a long-awaited application of new thinking and new technology to a complex system that has been slow to accommodate change.
Leon Neyfakh, Ideas staff writer