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Casino panel may open bidding in Southeast Mass.

The state gambling commission is considering accepting applications from commercial developers while the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe pursues a casino.

Patrick announces spending cuts

Governor Patrick said he is planning a $225 million spending cut due to shrinking revenue in the wake of the economic slowdown.

Julian Edelman returned a fumble for a touchdown against the Jets Nov. 22.

Patriots place Julian Edelman on injured reserve

Edelman, who scored four touchdowns in a two-game stretch, will miss the rest of the season after suffering a foot injury against the Dolphins.

Jacoby Ellsbury could be on the trading block now that the Sox have acquired Shane Victorino.

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Red Sox changing the face of their team

The acquisition of Shane Victorino gives the Red Sox flexibility in case they trade Jacoby Ellsbury. He is also a “gamer” — like Mike Napoli and Jonny Gomes.

Former state Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill took the stand in his own defense during his corruption trail on Friday.

Closing arguments made in Cahill trial

The attorney for Timothy P. Cahill told the jury that the former Treasurer had committed “absolutely no crime.”

Celeste Oliva and Barlow Adamson in Lyric Stage Company’s production of playwright David Henry Hwang’s “Chinglish.’’

Mark S. Howard.

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Clash of cultures, ambitions in Lyric Stage’s ‘Chinglish’

David Henry Hwang’s “Chinglish’’ is briskly entertaining as it heads in unexpected directions.

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The 10 best beer bars in Boston

Known for its traditional Irish pubs, Boston has recently become a haven for beer nerds.

Grilled fish tacos with pickled onions, avocado, and lime.

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Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant a star attraction in Southie

It fits in a neighborhood hungry for something besides another sports bar serving limp quesadillas.

Steve Addazio is seen coaching Temple in a game against Pittsburgh Oct. 27.

Boston College hires Steve Addazio of Temple as football coach

Addazio, who agreed to a six-year deal with BC, was head coach at Temple for two years and an assistant on two national championship teams at Florida.

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Debbie Currie watches what her children do on their electronic devices.

Specter of predators puts parents in constant vigil

joanna weiss

Mitt Romney for mayor of Boston
Stephen King says of scary things: “It’s interesting putting yourself in the place of someone who’s having experiences that are totally out of the ordinary, but in an ordinary setting.”

Stephen King unafraid to tell his tales at UMass Lowell
For the third time in 19 years, an NHL lockout has kept players, and fans, from rinks such as Boston’s TD Garden.

NHL lockout costing teams, businesses plenty
Spider John Koerner with Kate Taylor and Jonathan Edwards during the benefit Monday night in Boston for a documentary about WBCN.

MUSIC REVIEW

Legends of rock, folk let love for WBCN shine

Many face longer school days
Mark Linehan (left) as George Bailey and William Gardiner as his guardian angel in the Stoneham Theatre production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Stage Review

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ steps on stage

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Climate change, Doha

Opinion | The Podium

The voice of the future on climate change
Old South Church voted on Sunday.

Old South Church votes to sell historic psalm book
Will LaTulippe lauded Matt Toni at Whitehorse Tavern in Brighton.

The battle over bar trivia

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Boston’s last, great unsolved mystery

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Rajon Rondo offers no remorse

Back from suspension, the Celtics guard said he did not learn a lesson from his ban for fighting with Brooklyn’s Kris Humphries.

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Raynham Park was apparently the latest victim in a rash of recent arson fires south of Boston.

Fire at Raynham racetrack under investigation

A fire at the Raynham Park racetrack may be linked to a string of recent arson fires in southern Massachusetts.

Columnists

Farah Stockman

Where is the 20 percent?

Kevin Cullen

A life saved and lived well

Boston Capital

Real estate recovery sounds familiar
Jovan Belcher was, according to his agent, Joe Linta, “a very honorable young man until something went crazy wrong.’’

Christopher L. Gasper

With Belcher case, there’s just no way to know

joanna weiss

Mitt Romney for mayor of Boston
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

Yvonne Abraham

Activist makes a name for herself
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

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A woman stood near barbed wire in front of the presidential palace in Cairo.

Egyptian protest turns violent

Police in Cairo have fired tear gas in an attempt to stop protesters from advancing on the presidential palace.

Politics

Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren has been a staunch critic of big banks.

Elizabeth Warren in line for Senate bank role

The senator-elect, one of the fiercest critics of big banks, will probably be named to the Senate Banking Committee when she joins Congress next month.

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A Bank of America branch office in New York.

Bank of America to cut more jobs in Mass.

As part of a push to streamline operations, the company plans to eliminate nearly 200 Bay State jobs next year.

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Aatish Taseer, son of an Indian Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, explores the Islamic Middle East.

‘Stranger to History’ by Aatish Taseer

Taseer, son of an Indian Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, explores the Islamic Middle East.

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Q&A

Charlotte Beers believes that years ago, women “weren’t as willing to say, I would like to be in a position of influence,’ and that is something I really love about women now.”

Charlotte Beers a keynote speaker at ‘Conference for Women’

Beers, 77, was undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs after the 9/11 attacks.

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

“Even people who didn’t want to see [Mitt Romney] as president know that he works hard and has something to offer.”

Joanna Weiss 

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. 

“Their lives can be destroyed so quickly. If I can prevent that, I’m going to. They’re all I have.”

Christine Nolan,  a Somerville mother of three