patriots 27, browns 26

Patriots pull out miraculous win

The Patriots recovered an onside kick to set up their game-winning touchdown with less than a minute remaining.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Rob Gronkowski taken to MGH after injury

The Patriots tight end was taken off the field on a cart after suffering what appeared to be a knee injury.

Rob Gronkowski waved as he was being taken from the field after an injury.

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Rob Gronkowski waved as he was being taken from the field after an injury.

Rob Gronkowski was injured on this play in the third quarter.

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Rob Gronkowski was injured on this play in the third quarter.

Tom Brady completed a pass in the fourth quarter.

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Tom Brady completed a pass in the fourth quarter.

Shane Vereen carried the ball against Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson.

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Shane Vereen carried the ball against Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson.

Aqib Talib wasn’t able to catch Josh Gordon, who scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass.

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Aqib Talib wasn’t able to catch Josh Gordon, who scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass.

Browns quarterback Jason Campbell carried the ball.

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Browns quarterback Jason Campbell carried the ball.

Dont’a Hightower ripped the ball from Browns receiver Greg Little.

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Dont’a Hightower ripped the ball from Browns receiver Greg Little.

Julian Edelman couldn’t make the catch in the first quarter.

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Julian Edelman couldn’t make the catch in the first quarter.

analysis

A thrilling win for the Patriots — but chilling for the defense

The Patriots’ offense provided an exciting win, but the team’s defense was exposed.

A protester gave pieces of the statue of Vladimir Lenin after antigovernment demonstrators toppled it.

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Hundreds of thousands protest in Ukraine

Protesters toppled a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Kiev on Sunday as they denounced the government’s decision to turn away from Europe.

Mourners left flowers and messages outside the home of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg on Sunday.

South Africans hold day of prayer for Mandela

South Africans of all races flocked to houses of worship Sunday for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor Nelson Mandela.

Suspect killed in Dorchester police shooting had violent history

The man fatally shot by Boston Police Saturday has been identified as Darryl Dookhran, a 20-year-old with a criminal record that included gang-related attacks.

Opinion

opinion | Mary Cummings

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/08/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/drones1208-1640--90x90.jpg Drones on and on and on

Within a generation, we will see an aviation revolution that will rival that of the Wright Brothers era.

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Mayor Thomas M. Menino lit the Christmas tree in Jamaica Plain’s Hyde Square.

For Menino, tree-lightings provide last trip to neighborhoods

For a mayor who has spent much of his time in office in the neighborhoods, the three-day Christmas tree lighting ceremonies have doubled as a farewell tour of sorts.

Travel

Some executive suites at Taj Boston have true fireplaces.

Flickering flames, glowing embers heat up cold season

Because fireplaces are no longer a daily necessity, they seem all the more alluring — here are seven places to cozy up.