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House Republicans make counteroffer on fiscal cliff

The GOP plan would increase revenue by $800 billion and cut spending by more than $1 trillion over a decade.

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.

N.H. officials believe abuse was longer than originally thought

A 3-year-old boy had extensive bruises, authorities in Plaistow, N.H., said at a hearing for the boy’s mother and her boyfriend.

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.

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First Amendment cable access in Cambridge

Cambridge Community Television, which is approaching its 25th anniversary, has become known for a TV series featuring outspoken Cambridge residents.

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ steps on stage

This theatrical version of the classic 1946 film hews closely to the original, and features brisk pacing and a fitting holiday message.

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Boston-area tech recruiters battle for talent

Recruiters are scrambling to fill positions as the Boston-area’s software economy heats up.

Woman becomes Boston EMT after medics saved brother

Taishana Lewis was inspired to join the Boston EMS after her brother survived a drive-by shooting with the help of emergency responders.

Patriots re-sign Donte’ Stallworth

The Patriots brought back the receiver, who they released Aug. 27, after Julian Edelman sustained an injury against Miami.

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The voice of the future on climate change

Many face longer school days

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

Brain damage evidence mounts

Will LaTulippe lauded Matt Toni at Whitehorse Tavern in Brighton.

The battle over bar trivia

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.

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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.”

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‘The Anarchist’ falls flat

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A couple’s guide to nesting

High school Super Bowl results

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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.

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Burning down the Senate

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New Nokia smartphone an outstanding bargain

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The world does not revolve around Benghazi

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Patriots get ugly win for spoiled fans

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Stepping out of time during the holidays

The Tactico robot’s cameras would help it “see” an object; finger pads could help it function.

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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

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In Holyoke, a Shakespearean saga unfolds

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A festering wound

Joan Vennochi

Time waits for no one

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Another division title? Ho-hum

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Start-ups focus on saving power

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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.

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Mitt Romney to rejoin board at Marriott

Mitt Romney is rejoining the board of directors at Marriott International, taking a step back into the business world less than four weeks after his unsuccessful presidential bid ended. Romney’s return to the large hotel chain’s board is an indication that the 65-year-old is not planning to enter a traditional retirement after not realizing his long quest to become president.

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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.

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Sole survivor of Mattapan murders testifies at retrial

In sign of gridlock, disability rights treaty stalls

First Amendment cable access in Cambridge

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ steps on stage

Boston-area tech recruiters battle for talent

Woman becomes Boston EMT after medics saved brother

Patriots re-sign Donte’ Stallworth

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Globe exclusives

Opinion | The Podium

The voice of the future on climate change

Many face longer school days

Brain damage evidence mounts

The battle over bar trivia

Old South Church votes to sell historic psalm book

special section

Boston’s last, great unsolved mystery

Timothy Geithner, GOP dig in on tax rates

How to donate to Globe Santa

Music Review

Boston Music Awards are a time machine tour

Stage Review

‘The Anarchist’ falls flat

globe magazine

A couple’s guide to nesting

High school Super Bowl results

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots win ugly for spoiled fans

Church restores Tiffany window damaged in break-in

Columnists

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

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots get ugly win for spoiled fans

james carroll

Stepping out of time during the holidays

Innovation Economy

Better fingers may be key to better robots

Yvonne Abraham

Activist makes a name for herself

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

Kate Middleton is pregnant, palace says

Mitt Romney to rejoin board at Marriott

Longing to farm in Mass.? A service finds land

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Emmanuel Music offers rare ‘Christmas Oratorio’

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