Man struck, killed inside Tip O’Neill Tunnel

David Dang, 75, had stepped out of his broken-down car and was standing in the travel lane when he was struck and killed, police said.

Detroit Red Wings' Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Wings 3, Bruins 2

Red Wings break Bruins win streak

Boston’s 10-game win streak came to an end at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings today in an overtime shootout loss.

After 27 years, Flutie’s Hail Mary still a BC icon

It has been 27 years since Doug Flutie’s touchdown pass against Miami became the most shining moment in the program’s history, and it still reverberates today.

opinion

Gas tax isn’t a simple cure for Mass. transportation

There’s no doubt that our transportation system is underfunded. But asking for more money to make the problem bigger is not the answer, writes Steve Poftak.

Customers swarm malls, stores for Black Friday

Retailers hoped to entice customers with deep discounts and earlier-than-usual sales this Black Friday, a strategy that looked like it might be paying off.

11/25/2011 CAMBRIDGE, MA Customers wait in line outside Best Buy at the Cambridgeside Galleria on Thanksgiving night for Black Friday sales. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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An enthusiastic crowd outside of Best Buy at the CambridgeSide Galleria waited for the shopping to begin.

Boston Ma 11/25/2011 Allen Newson (cq) lets shoppers know of the last Black Friday shopping experience at Filene's Basement. He was on the corner of Berkeley and Boylston streets. Boston Globe Staff / Photographer Jonathan Wiggs Section:Business :Reporter:

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Allen Newson had sign duty to let shoppers know of the last Black Friday shopping experience at Filene's Basement.

Steve Rosmarin showed off his purchases from Filene’s Basement.

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Steve Rosmarin showed off his purchases from Filene’s Basement.

11/25/2011 CAMBRIDGE, MA Patrons walk the halls at the Cambridgeside Galleria on Thanksgiving night for Black Friday sales. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

CambridgeSide Galleria was busy on Thanksgiving night with shoppers looking for Black Friday sales.

11/25/2011 CAMBRIDGE, MA Harvard student Julie Zhang (cq) 19, studies for finals while waiting in line outside Best Buy at the Cambridgeside Galleria on Thanksgiving night for Black Friday sales. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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Harvard student Julie Zhang studied for finals while waiting in line outside Best Buy.

11/25/2011 CAMBRIDGE, MA Customers ride the escalator in the Best Buy at the Cambridgeside Galleria on Thanksgiving night for Black Friday sales. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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Once inside, customers prowled Best Buy looking for electronics deals.

11/25/2011 CAMBRIDGE, MA L-R Joanna Alvarado (cq), Learsi Ferrer (cq) 13, and Israel Ferrer (cq) 18, carry their TV's to the checkout line in the Best Buy at the Cambridgeside Galleria on Thanksgiving night for Black Friday sales. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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From left, Joanna Alvarado and Learsi and Israel Ferrer carried their TVs to the checkout line last night.

11/24/2011 SOMERVILLE, MA Nadine Francis (cq) of Cambridge sits on a camping chair while waiting in line outside Target in Somerville on Thanksgiving night prior to Black Friday. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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Nadine Francis of Cambridge sat in a camping chair while waiting in line outside Target in Somerville last night.

11/24/2011 SOMERVILLE, MA Cassandra Augustine (cq) 16, (center) and Rayna McGregor (cq) (right) 17, sit on a shopping cart and wait in line outside Target in Somerville on Thanksgiving night prior to Black Friday. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

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Cassandra Augustine, center, and Rayna McGregor waited on a shopping cart outside of Target in Somerville.

Exclusive Sunday Preview | Ideas | The Word

What’s behind those Occupy hand signals

The Occupy movement has already contributed new phrases into the popular lexicon, but a more subtle kind of language is emerging.

Globe Magazine preview | Holiday Style

The 2011 Gift Guide: Beacon Hill

A curated shopping list that winds through the sweetest shops in Beacon Hill.

Metro

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Charities struggle to meet demand as donations fall

Massachusetts charities are focused on finding creative new ways to collect donations while grappling with a still-steady stream of families who suddenly need help.

Politics

“We shouldn’t do to any other country or any other people what we don’t want anybody to do to us,” Ron Paul said.

Paul goes against Republican grain on foreign policy

While most of the Republican candidates are open to military action against Iran, Ron Paul advocates diplomacy. He wants to slash the defense budget and opposes extending the Patriot Act.

Nation & World

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Prayers were held as more than 100,000 rallied in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

Egypt’s military under pressure from protests, US

The US increased pressure today on Egypt’s military rulers to hand over power as more than 100,000 protesters jammed Tahrir Square in the biggest rally yet this week.

Sports

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Thanksgiving high school notebook

Injured Billerica quarterback Nick LaSpada (7) joined fellow captains for the coin toss before the game against Chelmsford.

Special moments dotted the Thanksgiving gridiron

Among the holiday highlights: Billerica QB Nick LaSpada, sidelined with heart and lung issues the last three weeks, led his team in warm-ups.

Movies

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Movie Review

M’Barka Ben Taleb

Singing with ‘Passione’

Actor-director John Turturro offers a visual and musical love letter to Naples.

Arts

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PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW

Going ‘Solo,’ plus one

Rocker Patti Smith shuns images of fame for simplicity in “Patti Smith: Camera Solo,” at the Wadsworth Atheneum.

Special reports

Special Section

Director Caitlin Lowans (center, in black) directs a theatrical adaptation of “The Nutcracker” at the Stoneham Theater.

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.