Toyota to pay $1b settlement in recall case
The settlement, related to hundreds of lawsuits over acceleration problems, would be the largest in US history involving automobile defects.
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Mass. sees season’s first major winter storm
Snow is expected to turn to rain in Boston, which will also see strong winds, but areas in Central and Western Mass. and Southern New Hampshire could get up to 18 inches.
US Treasury to take steps to avoid borrowing limit
The federal government is set to hit its borrowing limit Monday, but treasury officials said they will take steps to delay the deadline.
SJC ruling adds protections for confidential informants
The state’s highest court ruled that prosecutors had no obligation to confirm for a defendant that his victim in a shooting was a confidential informant.
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Mr. New Year’s Eve on making Prosecco Punch
The key to a good New Year’s party is punch, and prosecco and fruit are the way to go with that.
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The biggest style hits and misses of 2012
From the Olympics to the Oscars, the Emmys to ‘Argo,’ we run down looks that turned heads — in both directions.
Top 10 Boston sports stories of 2012
The Boston sports scene was abuzz this year, with lots to celebrate and lament. Here is a look back at the biggest stories of the year.
Red Sox complete trade with Pirates, name Hanrahan closer
The teams finished off a six-player trade that gets the Red Sox a new closer in righthander Joel Hanrahan.
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Seven Patriots named to AFC Pro Bowl
Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, Logan Mankins, Vince Wilfork, Jerod Mayo, and Matthew Slater were named to the team.
Metro
Transition can be tough for college transfer students
Many transfer students say they feel neglected by school officials once they arrive, and often have a difficult time assimilating to a new campus.
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Nation & World
Heaviness marks holiday observances in Conn. town
Well-wishers from around the US arrived in Newtown on Christmas morning to mourn the victims gunned down on Dec. 14.
Politics
Its clout waning, Tea Party less focused on budget fight
Tea Party activists in the middle of the country are skirting the fiscal showdown in Congress and turning to fringe issues.
Business
Biogen Idec to offset tax for gay staff
The biotech company will give added reimbursement to workers in same-sex marriages because they do not receive federal tax breaks on their health insurance.
Arts
Television Review
Kennedy Center honorees recognized
This year’s class includes David Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin, and others.
Food & dining
Sunday Supper
Start with braised pork shoulder, end with fried rice
Sherry-braised pork shoulder the first day becomes pork and edamame fried rice on the second day.
