Student in bomb hoax released after court appearance

Eldo Kim, 20, was ordered to stay away from the university’s campus after he allegedly e-mailed a bomb threat to avoid a final exam.

Jared Remy

‘Deficiencies’ found in handling of Remy case, DA says

An independent review criticizes the decision to not hold Jared Remy after his arraignment on domestic violence charges. He allegedly killed his girlfriend the day after his release.

Senate passes bipartisan budget deal

A bill scaling back across-the-board spending cuts on programs passed the Senate 64-36, and now heads to President Obama’s desk.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at a news conference Wednesday  in Washington, DC

Fed to ease stimulus by $10b a month

The Federal Reserve will reduce its $85 billion a month in bond purchases in January, citing a stronger job market.

French bread pudding.

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Breakfast fit for Santa

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

Lucy, and her owner, are recovering after they were hit by a car.

Lucy the beagle mix sticks by injured owner

The dog limped to her owner’s side and barked repeatedly in a presumed plea for help after they were hit by a car in Dorchester.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/rathe_fitchburg_met02.jpg State officials last saw missing boy in May

The last time anyone from the state social services agency saw the missing 5-year-old Fitchburg boy, who is feared dead, was May 20.

NSA  headquarters in Fort Meade, Md.

White House panel suggests limits to NSA snooping

The report does not recommend that the NSA stop seizing phone and Internet data entirely, but suggests the agency not be allowed to store such data.

Opinion

James G. Kostaras

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/17/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/boston%20skyline%20OPEd%20Illo.jpg Planning for a new day

Don’t throw out the Boston Redevelopment Authority — use it to create a blueprint for Boston’s future.