Butterfly’s epic journey comes to light
University of Massachusetts scientists have sequenced the genome of monarch butterflies, insects that fly on gossamer wings from the eastern US to mountains in Mexico.
AT&T, T-Mobile withdraw merger application
In announcing the move today, AT&T and Deutsche Telekom vowed to press ahead with the sale of the German company’s T-Mobile USA.
Occupy Boston members mark Thanksgiving in Plymouth
Dozens of protesters joined in the National Day of Mourning, lending their support to an annual Native American demonstration held every Thanksgiving.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL UPDATES
BC High, New Bedford with big wins
BC High, New Bedford and Dennis-Yarmouth were among the teams to clinch playoff spots with wins in holiday clashes today.
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The gift of nostalgia
Globe critics make their picks for the best album reissues for gifting this holiday season.
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Singing with ‘Passione’
Actor-director John Turturro offers a visual and musical love letter to Naples.
“I grew up with the Muppets, though, so we’re definitely here because of my influence. I’m probably more psyched to see the movie than they are.”
Elizabeth Gilbert, 35, at the movies with her children
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Metro
Area approaching warmest-ever November
This month will probably go down as one of the mildest on record. Temperatures are averaging 50 degrees.
Business
Ellen isn’t winning an Oprah-size audience
Since taking over Oprah Winfrey’s former 4 p.m. time period this season, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres hasn’t delivered the ratings of her powerhouse predecessor.
Politics
Political Notebook
Bachmann rips NBC over song
Michele Bachmann lashed out at NBC for not apologizing for an off-color song played during her appearance Tuesday on Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night.’’
Nation & World
Egyptian court orders release of 3 US students
The three who attend college in Cairo were arrested near Tahrir Square where they allegedly threw firebombs at security forces fighting with protesters.
Sports
Packers now 11-0 after taming Lions
Ndamukong Suh’s ejection hurt Detroit, which gave up two TD passes to Aaron Rodgers. The Packers have now won 17 straight games.
Style
style
‘Nutcracker’ outfits from ’95 to be retired
The Boston Ballet has revealed that this is the last year its current sets and costumes will be in use for “The Nutcracker.’’
Arts
BOOK REVIEW
‘Lions of the West’ by Robert Morgan
Historian Robert Morgan presents portraits of 10 men who were key to Manifest Destiny.
Special reports
Special Section
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
“With poverty so pervasive, how do I keep my children sensitive to the plight of the less fortunate?”
Kate Darnton
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