Fung Wah fleet ordered off roads
The US government ordered Fung Wah to remove its buses from service after inspection problems, leaving the troubled carrier to run reduced operations on chartered buses.
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Senate confirms Hagel as defense secretary
Four Republicans joined Democrats in voting to approve Republican Chuck Hagel in a vote of 58-41.
Two Boston teachers among top earners last year
Two of the three highest paid Boston employees boosted their pay by settling and winning court cases against the school department, records show.
Aquarium workers rescue stressed seal pup in Hull
Using nylon “crowder boards” and a dog kennel, New England Aquarium workers rescued a 25-pound female pup from a popular Hull beach.
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Seal pup rescued on Nantasket Beach
New England Aquarium Marine Rescue Team members rescued a grey seal pup.
Opinion | PAUL MCMORROW
A blueprint for neighborhood-building
Streets near North Station were either dark and abandoned, or raucous and overrun. Now, the area is one of Boston’s hottest development markets.
Editorial | open up, boston
A 24-hour city is a vibrant, accommodating city
It’s time for Boston to rethink its broad resistance to late-night commerce in an effort to accommodate the many people who don’t work 9-to-5 hours.
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Patriots’ offseason plans now wide open
Armed with flexibility from Tom Brady’s new contract, the Patriots may be able to load up with more weapons for next season.
Metro
Connolly launches run for mayor
“I am running for mayor of Boston to transform our schools,” Boston City Councilor John Connolly said at a rally this morning.
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Nation & World
Dozens of Republicans sign brief supporting gay marriage
The legal brief supports striking down a California ballot initiative barring same-sex marriage.
Politics
Michelle Obama lobbies for jobs for veterans
The first lady challenged governors to make it easier for military personnel to transfer their skills to civilian jobs.
Business
Profits at US banks rose 37% in fourth quarter
Banks earned $34.7 billion in the fourth quarter, the highest since the same period in 2006.
Arts
Album review | Rock
Johnny Marr, ‘The Messenger’
The former Smiths guitarist’s second solo album is a reminder of his talents as a sonic architect.
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