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Menino released from hospital

Mayor Thomas Menino left Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital this morning after spending eight weeks in two hospitals.

NRA defends call for armed guards in every school

NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre said in a televised interview that the gun rights group would push Congress to pay for the measure.

White Christmas in the forecast

Forecasters said 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall on the region, with the heaviest snowfall in the Connecticut Valley area.

A steady trickle of late-morning shoppers on Newbury Street became a deluge by early afternoon.

Shoppers out in force as Christmas approaches

As the holiday shopping season entered its final stretch on Saturday, local residents bustled through commercial streets and packed into malls.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/12/23/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/romney-799--90x90.jpg Mitt Romney was hesitant to reveal himself

A Globe review finds many reasons for the presidential candidate’s failure, none greater than how slow he was to tell his own story.

Patriots are pushed to the limit by Jaguars

The Patriots came from behind against the Jaguars and then intercepted them on the game’s final play to seal the win.

New England Patriots free safety Patrick Chung, right, intercepts a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) as time expires in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. New England won the game 23-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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New England's Patrick Chung intercepted a pass in front of Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis as time expired.

Danny Woodhead ran the ball in for a touchdown.

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Danny Woodhead ran the ball in for a touchdown.

Stevan Ridley ran past Jaguars safety Dawan Landry and cornerback Mike Harris.

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Stevan Ridley ran past Jaguars safety Dawan Landry and cornerback Mike Harris.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox broke up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd.

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox broke up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd.

The Jaguars’ Chris Prosinski intercepted the ball in the first half.

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The Jaguars’ Chris Prosinski intercepted the ball in the first half.

Chad Henne threw for 348 yards on 29-for-51 passing, but also three interceptions and one touchdown.

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Chad Henne threw for 348 yards on 29-for-51 passing, but also three interceptions and one touchdown.

Tom Brady prepared to take the field during the first half of the game.

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Tom Brady prepared to take the field during the first half of the game.

Hayley reardon

2012 Bostonians of the Year Honorable Mention

Hayley Reardon finds her voice

The Marblehead 16-year-old pairs her music with a message of collective responsibility.

Newton interior designer Liz Caan's finished basement in her 1920s Georgian-style home in Chestnut Hill.

Style Watch

A beautified basement

Looking for more living space, designer Liz Caan redesigns her home basement to be both practical and attractive.

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Steve Addazio led Temple to its first bowl win in 32 years. Now he’s calling the shots at BC.

Steve Addazio always wanted to land at BC

After leading Temple to its first bowl win in 32 years, Steve Addazio is now working his dream job as head coach of Boston College’s football team.

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Finding the right credit cards for travelers

To help make sense of the wide range of credit card deals, the Consumer Reports Money Lab developed a computer model for evaluating cards.