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GOP offers Obama counterproposal in fiscal cliff talks

The counteroffer calls for $800 billion in new revenue, but omits key White House demands such as raising the debt ceiling and tax rates on the wealthiest Americans.

Marcus Hurd

Sole survivor of Mattapan murders testifies at retrial

Marcus Hurd gave a detailed account of the four killings and sparred with a defense attorney, but did not identify the defendant as the shooter.

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In sign of gridlock, disability rights treaty stalls

The relatively noncontroversial treaty to give international rights for the disabled, championed in part by Senator John Kerry, has hit an impasse in yet another example of Washington’s partisan divisions.

Retired attorney John Axelrod with his collection of so-called “Loisaida” art; above and flanking the fireplace, three paintings by Martin Wong. The sculptures represent a mix of 20th century American styles.

Keller + Keller

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Extreme (art) makeover

Noted collector John Axelrod’s recent gifts to the MFA left him with blank walls. There was only one thing to do: keep searching for new works.

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The voice of the future on climate change

At climate talks in Qatar, currently underway, the future of the species is being negotiated, writes youth delegate Adam Greenberg.

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Harvard student shows integrity in acknowledging scientific error

Nathan Georgette discovered an error in a scientific paper he published as a teenager and contacted the journal to have that paper retracted.

The company’s icrochips were placed around an ant for size comparison.

For chip maker, ‘crowdfunding’ computes

Lexington start-up Adapteva raised nearly $900,000 on Kickstarter to fund a new computer that uses a tiny, super-efficient processing chip.

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Nathan Stiles was a high school football player who died in 2010 after a head injury.

Brain damage evidence mounts

Many face longer school days

Holiday gift guide
Will LaTulippe lauded Matt Toni at Whitehorse Tavern in Brighton.

The battle over bar trivia
Old South Church voted on Sunday.

Old South Church votes to sell historic psalm book

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Boston’s last, great unsolved mystery
Congressional Republicans and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, the lead negotiator for the White House, used the Sunday television news shows to shore up their positions and blame the other side for the impasse.

Timothy Geithner, GOP dig in on tax rates

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Young London performed at the 25th annual Boston Music Awards extravaganza at the Liberty Hotel on Sunday night.

Music Review

Boston Music Awards are a time machine tour
Patti LuPone (left) and Debra Winger, in her Broadway debut, star in David Mamet’s new play, “The Anarchist.”

Stage Review

‘The Anarchist’ falls flat

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A couple’s guide to nesting

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Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is wrapped up by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.

Patriots win ugly for spoiled fans

We expected the Patriots to dominate the Dolphins and capture the AFC East crown. But they did not dominate. They merely won.

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Rev. Rob Mark rededicated a treasured window depicting the disciple Dorcas (top right) Sunday at the Church of the Covenant in Boston.

Church restores Tiffany window damaged in break-in

A treasured window damaged in a break-in last year was rededicated at the Church of the Covenant in Boston.

Columnists

Harry Reid

John E. Sununu

Burning down the Senate

Tech Lab Plus

New Nokia smartphone an outstanding bargain

juliette kayyem

The world does not revolve around Benghazi
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is wrapped up by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots get ugly win for spoiled fans

james carroll

Stepping out of time during the holidays
The Tactico robot’s cameras would help it “see” an object; finger pads could help it function.

Innovation Economy

Better fingers may be key to better robots

Yvonne Abraham

Activist makes a name for herself
Holyoke mayor-elect Alex Morse waved to office workers in downtown Holyoke in November 2011

joanna weiss

In Holyoke, a Shakespearean saga unfolds

Kevin Cullen

A festering wound

Joan Vennochi

Time waits for no one

Dan Shaughnessy

Another division title? Ho-hum

Innovation Economy

Start-ups focus on saving power

Nation & World

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Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate, on their wedding day in 2011.

Kate Middleton is pregnant, palace says

The first child of Prince William and Middleton stands an excellent chance of one day becoming monarch.

Politics

Senator Kelly Ayotte said Susan Rice’s account went beyond talking points.

Partisan split intensifies Susan Rice nomination

Republicans stepped up criticism of the UN ambassador while Democrats backed her as a possible secretary of state pick.

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Susan Shay (left) leased land she owns in Groton to Seona Ngufor for farming. Ngufor has just completed her first growing season.

Longing to farm in Mass.? A service finds land

The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project finds suitable land and introduces property owners to future tenants.

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Artistic director Ryan Turner led Emmanuel Music’s performance of the Bach oratorio.

Emmanuel Music offers rare ‘Christmas Oratorio’

Artistic director Ryan Turner led Emmanuel Music’s complete performance of the Bach oratorio.

Health and wellness

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Pediatricians: Teens should get morning-after pill

The American Academy of Pediatrics called for teenage girls to get a morning-after-pill prescription during their annual physical.

Magazine

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5 inspired rooms
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Cambridge’s Bluefin Labs decodes social media chatter
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7 holiday styles that shine
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Vacation options for single seniors and gays and lesbians

Opinion

“We have so distracted ourselves over the Libyan incident that we seem totally blind to struggles in the real world.”

Juliette Kayyem 

Ideas

A loud TV in the background made people frustrated trying to read. A more subtle TV sound made them feel bored.

Maria Konnikova on whether boredom is curable. 

“If people can’t deal with my honesty, I suppose it’s on them. I am a Boston trivia institution. I am a star.”

Will LaTulippe,  a local bar trivia host