Snow disrupts traffic, events in Boston area

The storm, with up to 8 inches of snow expected, snarled traffic, and forced school closings and the cancellation of many events and activities.

Harvard student is arrested after bomb scare

The 20-year-old student was charged with making a bomb threat that forced four buildings to be evacuated and disrupted the campus during final exams.

Boston surgeon, physician wife campaign against procedure

The couple is pushing to stop a widespread surgical technique that they say caused her undetected cancer to dangerously spread.

Scott Brown to register to vote in New Hampshire

Brown has been mentioned as a possible candidate for US Senate in New Hampshire, but it is unclear if he will run.

State admits ‘serious failure’ in Fitchburg case

A social worker and supervisor were fired in the case of a 5-year-old boy who has not been seen since September and is feared dead.

Swordfish tortillas with greens, radish, black beans and rice and melted cheddar.

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dining out

Beat Hotel adds to Harvard Square’s scene

Executive chef Rebecca Newell offers a wide-ranging menu, so random it appears dictated by the appetites of a stoned gourmand.

Zdeno Chara scored against Flames goalie Reto Berra in third period.

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Bruins overpower Flames behind Chara’s two goals

Zdeno Chara scored twice and Jarome Iginla had two assists against his former team as the Bruins defeated the Flames for the second time in a week.

French bread pudding.

Breakfast fit for Santa

Built on traditions old and new, from cookies to casserole, the meal on Christmas morning is all about togetherness.

A woman bought a Mega Millions ticket in New York.

Tickets hot for $636m jackpot

Roughly $8,800 worth of Mega Millions tickets are being sold every minute in the state for tonight’s drawing.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/16/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/1217oped_keane2.jpg The telephone regulation game

Rules and regulations are adopted with the best of intentions, but the real world is so complex that perverse consequences can result.

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Celtics forward Kris Humphries had to get physical against Kevin Love and the Timberwolves’ big frontline.

Kris Humphries steps up when Celtics need him

Humphries deserves more playing time, but instead of complaining he has kept himself prepared, contributing key minutes to the Celtics.