Gingrich criticizes Romney’s actions as governor
Campaigning in Lancaster, N.H., Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich contrasted his conservative views with Mitt Romney’s record in Mass.
editorial
For vision and national unity, Huntsman for GOP nominee
bill greene/globe staff
Jon Huntsman would be a better president than Mitt Romney, writes the Globe’s editorial page. But if he fails in his quest for the Republican presidential nomination, he could still make Romney a better candidate.
Romney focuses on intimate N.H. events
Mitt Romney’s team has studied Barack Obama’s failed 2008 New Hampshire strategy and is using it as a cautionary tale. Big speeches are out; spaghetti dinners are in.
Court rules for legal immigrants in health suit
The state’s highest court ruled that the law excluding legal immigrants from subsidized health coverage is a violation of their rights under the Massachusetts Constitution.
Joseph Kennedy III takes steps toward run for Congress
The son of former US Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II is opening an exploratory committee for a run at Barney Frank’s seat.
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‘Hell and Back Again,’ presents war flashbacks from different perspective
With some documentaries, you can feel the filmmakers hit a wall. Danfung Dennis doesn’t appear to have a limit.
O’Brien will get Penn State job
Bill O’Brien, who has directed the Patriots’ offense the past three seasons, will become the next head coach at Penn State, according to league sources.
“The church has failed miserably, miserably, miserably.”
Bernie McDaid, victim of clergy sexual abuse
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Upton teen dies after falling from chairlift
John “Jack” Street, 18, was fatally injured Wednesday evening when he appears to have suffered a seizure and fell from a chairlift at Ward Hill in Shrewsbury.
Business
Heavy discounts help retailers have solid holiday sales
Many retailers are reporting sales gains for December, but they had to mark down coats and other gifts to get shoppers to buy in a challenging economy.
Politics
Students question Santorum on gay marriage rights
A group of college students debated Rick Santorum over his views on gay rights today in Henniker, N.H.
Nation & World
Obama unveils new strategy for smaller military
In a rare appearance in the Pentagon briefing room, President Obama outlined an overhauled defense strategy in the face of deep and looming defense budget cuts.
Sports
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Bruins put out the Flames
The Boston Bruins thundered to a 9-0 victory over the Calgary Flames tonight at the TD Garden.
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How to get a clean and organized start in your home
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Arts
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Arts events this week around Boston
Upcoming events to watch out for in the theater, dance, gallery, and museum worlds.
Opinion
“Santorum’s economic message could have broad appeal. But his stand on social issues, particularly abortion, marginalizes him.”
Joan Vennochi
Ideas
“Recent years have seen an explosion of interest and creativity in the realm of data-driven soothsaying, and some in the field predict—well, they think—that they are on the cusp of something big.”
Leon Neyfakh, on the future of prediction