Giants of the stage laud, mourn pioneering Hub director Wheeler
David Wheeler’s constancy, his vision of theater as a vitally collaborative endeavor, and his passion for championing provocative new playwrights endured to the end of his life.
State must cover legal immigrants
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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.
Kennedy III explores a run for Frank’s seat
The son of former US Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II is opening an exploratory committee for a run at Barney Frank’s seat.
O'Brien to be coach at Penn State
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.
Romney seeks to hold ground in N.H. as foes’ attacks intensify
Although he was criticized throughout the day by his Republican rivals, Mitt Romney trained all of his fire yesterday on President Obama.
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John McCain joined Mitt Romney in Salem.
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Jon Huntsman spoke in Portsmouth.
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Newt Gingrich stopped off in Littleton.
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Rick Santorum met voters in Tilton.
Conservatives see S.C. as a chance to choose alternative
If a conservative rebellion is going to keep Mitt Romney from the nomination, Republicans say it could likely start in South Carolina, which holds its primary on Jan. 21.
editorial
For vision and national unity, Huntsman for GOP nominee
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.
“South Carolina is where the traditional legs of the party are tested — by social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, and national defense Republicans.”
Matt Moore, executive director of the state’s Republican Party
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Columnists
Metro
Homeless veterans are target of new housing initiative
Participants in a new federally funded program will receive federal housing vouchers specifically for veterans, mental health services, and psychiatric evaluations.
Business
Retail sales surge, but not the profits
Many merchants rang up strong sales in December but steep promotions took a toll on the bottom line at some retailers this holiday season.
Politics
Romney aims to avoid Obama setback in N.H.
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.
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
Bruins 9, Flames 0
Bruins torch the Flames, 9-0
It was the 11th time this season the Bruins have scored six or more goals. Last night, they brought the hammer down quicker than you can say “Thor.’’
Movies
MOVIE REVIEW
‘Pariah’ is a coming-out tale to be embraced
The film is a rare revelation about life as a middle-class, gay, African-American teen.
Arts
‘Curious George Saves the Day’ shines with the life
The exhibit is an extraordinary tale about the life of the creators of the classic children’s tale.
Opinion
“He would be the best candidate to seize this moment in GOP history, and the best-prepared to be president.”
Globe editorial, endorsing Jon Huntsman for the Republican nomination
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