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Two adults, two infants found dead in Arlington home

Authorities released few details but said they were not seeking any suspects and there was no threat to public safety.

Top Boston heart doctors knock new cholesterol tool

Researchers say that as many as 40 to 50 percent of those targeted under new guidelines may not reach the risk thresholds for heart disease.

Officials assess damage after deadly Midwest tornadoes

Officials have confirmed two storm-related fatalities in Michigan, raising the death toll to eight.

Luke Kuechly (59) kept quiet and learned during a fine rookie season, for which he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, and he’s been playing well again this year for Carolina.

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Ex-BC star Luke Kuechly setting tone as Panthers LB

With his great play at middle linebacker in his first two seasons in the NFL, Kuechly has earned respect from his teammates, and around the league.

Ainge says no teams have inquired about Rondo

Amid reports that the Knicks are interested in Rajon Rondo, Danny Ainge said the All-Star guard isn’t going anywhere.

Adrian Walker

Where will casinos find a home in Mass.?

As you may have heard, the Massachusetts casino industry is off to a rocky start with voters.

opinion | Jennifer Graham

After Billy Graham, a spiritual void

His crusades were television events that preempted regular programming, but it’s been years since the man dubbed “America’s pastor” has preached publicly.

Opinion

JAMES CARROLL

Pope’s call resonating with bishops

Pope Francis is proving to be a savvy institutional leader as the American bishops have changed course from choosing culture warriors as their leaders.

Globe exclusives

Jehuda Reinharz, former president of Brandeis University, has remained among the highest paid people on campus.

Colleges may foot big bills as presidents leave

From Sunday’s Globe | Top Places to Work

Top perks offered by Mass. companies

Katie Lockwood (with her husband, Arden) has cystic fibrosis and always valued being part of the CF patient community which provided answers, guidance, and support.

Health

Cystic fibrosis patients losing a connection

Tom Clark of the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury inspected a branch. Hundreds of thousands of black oaks in Southeastern Massachusetts have shown signs of infestation by tiny gall wasps this year.

Puzzling pest imperils trees by acre

Marty Walsh, the mayor-elect, often doesn’t just skip the Y or the R in his new job title. He skips them both and says, “maeh.”

Students of Bostonese have found their avatah

“This is clearly an important enhancement and should lead to further reductions in crime,” Edward F. Davis said shortly before he resigned.

Officers wary of GPS for cruisers

Land in Aquinnah on the western end of Martha’s Vineyard would host a year-round casino under a plan proposed by the Wampanoag tribe.

Some see Vineyard casino risks

Harvard Apparatus researcher Linghui Meng checked one step in the company’s process of creating artificial tracheas.

Biotech ruse may save transplanted organs

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2013 Top Places to Work

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Living Longer, Living Better

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns with competition winner Ethan Pond.

Students learn challenges of ‘Gettysburg’

Kanye West donned masks and performed atop a faux mountain for his Boston show.

Music Review

Praising ‘Yeezus,’ West wows Garden

Sports

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Scouting report | Patriots at Panthers

Chandler Jones (pictured) and Rob Ninkovich have to do their best to keep Cam Newton contained to the pocket.

Patriots’ keys to a victory over Panthers

Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich have to do their best to keep Cam Newton contained to the pocket — and if he escapes, punish him in the open field.

Metro

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Hadassah members recreated a 1955 photo of the dedication of Boston’s Hadassah Way.

Hadassah’s Boston chapter marks 100th anniversary

The Jewish women’s volunteer organization focuses on strengthening American ties to Israel and promoting health in the region.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

All bets may be off in Mass.

Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote in support of ENDA.

JEFF JACOBY

Workplaces don’t need ENDA

JOAN VENNOCHI

Pressure is on the Gaming Commission

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Championing 2004 Sox’ claim as favorites

Bob Ryan

The inherent conflict of football

JOANNA WEISS

Gun debate hate

It’s easy to see why Martha Coakley would make a good candidate for governor, Yvonne Abraham writes, thus making her campaign missteps all the more mystifying.

Yvonne Abraham

Unforced errors from Martha Coakley

It will be interesting to see if Michael Astrue can transform InVivo from a company fueled by hype to one focused on demonstrating effectiveness in humans.

Innovation Economy

Can InVivo live up to its hype?

A pedestrian passed in front of the Olympic rings up the street from Turner Field, which originally opened as the 85,000-seat main stadium for the 1996 Olympics.

Derrick Z. Jackson

An Olympic-size illusion

kevin cullen

Restraint gives way to humanity

President Obama.

SCOT LEHIGH

Is Obama up to saving his health law?

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Zoom has software controls that are almost as advanced as those on a pro camera. You can fiddle with aperture, white balance, color temperature, and shutter speed.

Tech Lab

Sharper options for phone photos

Nation & World

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George Zimmerman was acquitted earlier this year of all charges in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

George Zimmerman is arrested after allegedly pointing shotgun at girlfriend

Police responded to a disturbance call at the home of Zimmerman, who was acquitted earlier this year in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Politics

Liz Cheney spoke about her disagreement with her sister Mary, who is gay, on “Fox News Sunday.”

Cheney family’s gay marriage dispute flares up in public

Mary Cheney, a daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, and her wife criticized a comment by Liz Cheney about same-sex marriage.

Business

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App Smart

DragonBox Algebra 5+

With apps, children can play the game of math

A tablet running educational math apps can be a great tool for kids.

Arts

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Music Review

Left: Boston Musica Viva music director Richard Pittman. Right: Baritone David Kravitz, who sang “The Mocking-bird.”

Boston Musica Viva performs ‘Trials of Youth’ at Longy

“All Three Composers in Attendance” might have been a bigger selling point for the program.

Health and wellness

Daily Dose

New obesity treatment guideline released

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guideline provides a solid road map for doctors.

Top Places to Work

Overview

Appreciation more important than pay, employees say

Each year, Massachusetts workers rank being appreciated as a key factor that determines how they feel about their jobs.

Globe Insiders

Globe Talk | Dec. 4

A conversation with author Tom Perrotta

The best-selling author of “Little Children” discusses his craft with the Globe’s new book critic, Matthew Gilbert.

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Magazine

The cover for the November 17 2013 issue

Nov 17, 2013

The state of extramarital affairs

The cover for the November 10 2013 issue

Nov 10, 2013

Just the right kind of cold

The cover for the November 3 2013 issue

Nov 3, 2013

Top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts

The cover for the October 27 2013 issue

Oct 27, 2013

A First Period home gets a second life

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