Case of jailed spy looms over Kerry Mideast trip

Israel has demanded the release from US prison of Jonathan Pollard in return for continuing with the peace process.

Woman crushed to death when lift bridge closes on her

A woman walking on the Meridian Street Bridge in East Boston was crushed to death when the bridge was closed on top of her.

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Reports from physicians and community health centers show the virus has infected residents in just about all corners of the state.

Atlanta’s Louis Williams gets off a second-quarter shot, though Celtics guard Courtney Lee does his best to defend.

HAWKS 92, CELTICS 91

Celtics lose to Hawks after leading by 18

Kelly Olynyk had 21 points off the bench but Jordan Crawford missed a midrange jumper at the buzzer that would have won it.

BC quarterback Chase Rettig (11) scampers for a short gain during the first half of the AdvoCare V100 Bowl.. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

ARIZONA 42, BC 19

Arizona romps past BC in bowl game

Andre Williams was held to 75 yards rushing as the Eagles fell behind early and couldn’t rally.

Body of Abington Marine returned to hometown

The body of Marine Sergeant Daniel Vasselian, who was killed in Afghanistan, was greeted by a Marine escort at Logan Airport.

The year in review

The Globe editor’s picks for 2013

Ten memorable stories chosen by Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory.

Tom Menino, the shovel-ready mayor.

PAUL MCMORROW

The city Menino built

As mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino had a strong hand to play. He made the most of it.

The State Street fireworks display will begin at midnight over Boston Harbor.

Your guide to First Night Boston 2014

Here are some of the highlights, right up to the fireworks to ring in 2014.

Opinion

Farah Stockman

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How did we come to celebrate the new year in winter, when nothing is blooming and the world doesn’t feel new at all?