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Boston schools approves relocation plan

The Boston School Committee approved a plan to move some schools next year and add grades and programs to others in response to enrollment shifts across the city.

Boston teacher evaluations reflect wide variation

While some schools were quite generous in rating their teachers “exemplary,” several schools did not give any teachers the highest rating.

Burnt remains identified as those of Haverhill man

The man whose limbs were found burning in a barrel in Bridgewater last week was a 24-year-old North Shore father with a long criminal record of assaults and theft.

US, Afghanistan agree on security pact, Kerry says

The agreement will govern the presence of US forces in Afghanistan after the NATO combat mission ends next year.

spurs 104, celtics 93

Celtics can’t keep up with Spurs in second half

A night after being blown out in Houston, the Celtics were tied with the Spurs at the half but couldn’t keep up after the break for their fifth straight loss.

Wired editor Fred Vogelstein (below) describes in detail the worldwide battles between Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt (above left) and Apple in the years since Schmidt helped then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone.

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It’s Apple vs. Goggle, and an engaging look at the battle

In “Dogfight,” Wired editor Fred Vogelstein describes the worldwide battles between Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt and Apple.

McBride, Packer win National Book Awards

James McBride, a former Boston Globe staffer, won the fiction prize for “The Good Lord Bird” while George Packer took the nonfiction prize for “The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America.”

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‘Catching Fire’ soars and skewers at the same time

A sequel that unexpectedly improves on its predecessor, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is a muscular, engrossing, powerfully bleak epic.

BSO announces 2014 Tanglewood season

American music, the 20th anniversary of Ozawa Hall, and the introduction of Andris Nelsons as music director designate will be the running themes at Tanglewood next summer.

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

When the joke was on JFK

A comedian from Maine named Vaughn Meader rocketed to fame for his impersonation of Kennedy during a time when political humor was more measured.

Globe exclusives

Gemvara chief executive Janet Holian said the shortened season is an issue because the company makes jewelry to order.

Retailers scramble to lure shoppers

Christopher Lydon is glad to be returning to Boston’s airwaves. “There’s so much to talk about,” he said. His show will broadcast Thursday nights.

Christopher Lydon returns to WBUR

Stephen Crosby (left) spoke at a 2011 news conference at the State House.

Shirley Leung

Crosby may regulate a little too well

A mailman finished a delivery Tuesday near the scene where the bodies of family in Arlington were discovered.

Arlington man had troubled history

“Eventually I’ll forget what she sounded like, what her speech pattern was like,” said Janie Crockford, after years of messages by her grandmother vanished.

After a loss, comfort in sounds of the departed

The Tesla showroom at the Natick Mall has an electric car on display.

Tesla looks to bypass dealers

Pass interference? Holding? Nothing at all? Rob Gronkowski battles Luke Kuechly in the end zone Monday night.

NFL backs officials in controversial Patriots loss

Bill Belichick leaves after Monday night’s loss; officials made a controversial non-call on the last play.

Christopher L. Gasper

There’s no anti-Patriots bias here

Hubway bikes on a rack in Copley Square are ready to go. But, salt aside, the bikes can also roll in winter weather.

Hubway tests out winter service in Cambridge

Thanksgiving with Persian seasonings

Above: Tufts students Carrie Gershoff and Bradley Balandis enjoy brunch at Tamper Cafe. Top (from left): turkey club sandwich, Americano coffee, and brioche French toast.

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At Tamper, a healthy helping of breakfast, lunch

Tour guide Dorothy Kennedy looked over a display.

Kennedy Library to open funeral exhibit

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Prince Fielder, seen during Game 1 of the ALCS against the Red Sox, has been traded to the Rangers.

Tigers agree to trade Fielder to Rangers for Kinsler

In a blockbuster deal, the Detroit Tigers have agreed to trade first baseman Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, according to a report.

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Accused child molester John Burbine (right) with defense attorney William Barabino (left) at Burbine’s arraignment in December, 2012.

Accused molester seeks deal for reduced sentence

A lawyer for John Burbine proposed that his client be castrated in exchange for a reduced sentence, but prosecutors rejected the idea.

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