MGM Resorts to enter Mass. casino sweepstakes
The casino developer will become a partner in a resort proposed for the small town of Brimfield.
Warren campaign reports massive haul in last quarter
Democratic Senate contender Elizabeth Warren raised $5.7 million in the final three quarters of 2011 - nearly doubling Scott Brown’s fund-raising from the same period.
Prosecutors allege ‘Whitey’ Bulger is trying to avoid trial
Federal prosecutors today urged a judge to speed up the case, but the defense insists that the 82-year-old Bulger expects the case to go to trial.
Santorum makes his case in South Carolina
Republican candidate Rick Santorum met with voters today in South Carolina, saying that the state “is open for anyone.”
State may test fish DNA to prevent mislabeling
Following a Globe report in October that uncovered widespread seafood misrepresentation at area restaurants, the state is looking at ways to combat the practice.
Video | The Big Story
Lawmakers consider steps to prevent fish fraud
Globe Health and Science editor Gideon Gil talks about what actions the state may take to prevent the practice of fish mislabeling.
Scientists discover hormone that could help treat obesity
Boston scientists say they discovered a hormone that is secreted by muscles during exercise and boosts the amount of energy the body burns.
100 years later, Bread and Roses strike still resonates
The essence of the Lawrence strike resonates loudly in today’s Main Street vs. Wall Street fight, with income disparities brought to light by the 1912 walkout.
“I think the test is going to come in South Carolina and Florida.”
Joe Dugan, Tea Party activist
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Columnists
Metro
Snow heads to Mass. tonight
Wintry precipitation will move in this evening and some areas could see up to six inches of snow beginning around midnight, forecasters said.
Business
Bigger (and smarter) is mantra at Consumer Electronics Show
This year’s show features sleek new computers, a bold bet on a risky new TV technology, and a last stand in smartphones from a company not used to losing.
Politics
FORGING AHEAD
In third place, Huntsman declares he’s headed for S.C.
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, finishing third in yesterday’s New Hampshire primary, declared he will remain in the race and go on to South Carolina.
Nation & World
Iranian nuclear expert killed by bomb blast
Iran immediately blamed Israel and the US for the killing, which is at least the fourth targeted hit on a nuclear expert in two years.
Sports
VIDEO: GLOBE 10.0
Is Brad Marchand a dirty player?
Marchand has developed a reputation around the NHL as a dirty player. Bob Ryan and Christopher L. Gasper debate whether that’s deserved.
Food and dining
G COVER
8 hot restaurant trends for 2012 from Boston-area chefs
In Boston, 2011 was a year of upscale Mexican restaurants and food trucks, with a continued emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients. What will this year look like on the table?
Arts
MOVIE REVIEW
The Klezmatics’ entertaining story
In this entertaining documentary, the show-business cliches of the band’s story are transcended by its members’ feisty personalities and skilled, joyful Yiddish music.
Opinion
“Conservative insurgents rarely win the GOP presidential nomination. The nod almost always goes to the party establishment’s candidate.”
Jeff Jacoby
Ideas
To critics, the very notion of a ‘culture-bound illness’ is an outdated relic from the days of European empires.
Latif Nasser on psychiatry’s struggle with “culture-bound syndromes”