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Patrick unveils ambitious new education plan

The plan, which would eventually cost $1 billion a year, calls for universal access to high-quality early education and other initiatives.

Ortiz’s husband causes backlash with post on hacker’s suicide

A post by the husband of US Attorney Carmen Ortiz about the death of Aaron Swartz prompted an outpouring of protest and vitriol on Twitter.

Japan grounds all ‘Dreamliner’ planes in latest blow to new jet

The emergency landing of a Boeing 787, due to a battery problem, caused Japan to ground all flights by such aircraft.

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Kerry’s financial holdings may pose ethics dilemma

A review is underway of the financial holdings of Senator John Kerry, nominated to be secretary of state, and his billionaire wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry.

New judges (from left) Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj, with returning veteran Randy Jackson.

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New judges could bring sizzle to aging ‘American Idol’

With fresh blood and complicated dynamics at the judges’ table, “American Idol” is poised to be something it hasn’t been for a few seasons: worth watching.

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Wood-burning ovens, which give food an appealingly crusty exterior and moist interior, are becoming the workhorses of restaurants around Boston.

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Jessie Ware delivers slo-mo soul

The singer’s performance at the Sinclair in Cambridge on Monday, the first stop on her US tour, was a testimony to her slow-motion soul sound.

In book, Francona criticizes Red Sox owners

In an upcoming book, former Red Sox manager Terry Francona said owners ordered the acquisition of more star players based on a marketing study.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/01/09/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/Molasses.jpg The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

A giant tank in the North End collapsed and sent a wave of molasses through the streets of Boston, killing 21 people.

Globe exclusives

Aaron Swartz recently spoke out against antipiracy legislation that many supporters thought would censor the Internet.

Kevin Cullen

On humanity, a big failure in Swartz case
Maureen Feeney first became city clerk in late 2011, after resigning from the City Council to take the post. Her reelection last week extends her tenure to at least 2016.

City clerk’s early reelection was surprise
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were hosts of the Golden Globes.

editorial

Fey, Poehler give Boston constructive criticism
Jodie Foster delivered a long and rambling speech after she was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.

Critic’s Notebook

Jodie Foster speaks out, on her terms
Aaron Swartz, who faced indictment on hacking charges, sought to break barriers to free-flowing information.

A short life absorbed by a cyber world
The Harpoon Brewery has undergone a renovation to better accommodate visitors. Employees (above) took a break in the new beer hall.

Harpoon renovation warms welcome
Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Patrick pushes for tax hikes
Paws of New England volunteer Amy Cardello with Linda Copson’s dog Lightning.

GPS a lost pet’s best friend
From left: David Anderson, Caroline Price, and John Greene in Whistler in the Dark’s production of “Vinegar Tom.”

Stage Review

‘Vinegar Tom’ emphasizes the dark in witch hunt tale
From left: Christopher M. Smith, Karen MacDonald, Munson Hicks, and Anne Gottlieb in “Other Desert Cities.’’

Stage Review

A family’s history, mirroring a nation’s
Ben Affleck took the best director trophy at last night’s Golden Globe Awards for “Argo.”

Golden Globe Awards

‘Argo,’ ‘Les Miz’ big winners at Golden Globes
Victor Gomes got the flu vaccine in Dorchester last week.

Boston’s lower-income areas bear brunt of flu

Sports

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Christopher L. Gasper

Rob Gronkowski’s season ended when the big tight end broke his forearm on this play.

Rob Gronkowski’s loss leaves giant hole

It’s misguided that some people seem to be dismissing how much of an effect Gronkowski’s injury will have on the Patriots.

Metro

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Tom turkey, terror of Brookline, is caught

Police chased a turkey through backyards in Brookline today before nabbing him, although two others remain on the loose.

Columnists

JOANNA WEISS

I want to thank everybody I’ve ever met
Aaron Swartz recently spoke out against antipiracy legislation that many supporters thought would censor the Internet.

Kevin Cullen

On humanity, a big failure in Swartz case

Adrian Walker

Test time for Boston schools panel

JULIETTE KAYYEM

Chuck Hagel will too set policy
Rob Gronkowski’s season ended when the big tight end broke his forearm on this play.

Christopher L. Gasper

Rob Gronkowski’s loss leaves giant hole

JAMES CARROLL

Vietnam haunts nominations

Tech Lab Plus

Window cleaning robot was a hit at CES

Yvonne Abraham

As Mass. open seats loom, political fever infects all
Paris Wallace (center) founded Ovuline.

Innovation Economy

Making a baby? There’s an app for that, too
Wes Welker, who finished with eight catches for 131 yards, hauls in a 47-yarder from Tom Brady in the second quarter.

Christopher L. Gasper

Real playoffs start next week for Patriots
Shane Vereen hauled in a 33-yard pass and beat Barrett Ruud into the end zone for the Patriots’ final touchdown.

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots-Texans was a laugher from start to finish

JOANNA WEISS

Talk about gun safety, not control

Nation & World

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People gathered at the site of an explosion at a university in Aleppo, Syria.

Blasts at Syrian university kill more than 80

Twin blasts inside a university campus in Syria’s largest city set cars ablaze and blew the walls off dormitory rooms.

Politics

US Representative Michael E. Capuano

Capuano won't run for Kerry’s Senate seat

Representative Michael Capuano was the only congressman to run in the 2010 special election for the late Edward M. Kennedy’s seat.

Business

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“Graph search is a completely new way to get information on Facebook,’’ chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said.

Facebook debuts a new search tool

“Graph search” will enable users to search the social network for people, places, photos, and things that interest them.

Arts

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Book Review

Karen Bender.

‘A Town of Empty Rooms’ by Karen E. Bender

Bender’s novel deftly depicts the marital strains of betrayal, dislocation, and the grief that comes with losing loved ones.

Food & dining

Glass cases filled with Italian, French, and Spanish cheeses and deli meats

An Italian market worth the drive

A ride up Interstate 93 to Tuscan Market in Salem, N.H. yields flavorful, crusty loaves, and other Italian specialties.

Magazine

The cover for the January 13 2013 issue

Alfresco fabulous
The cover for the January 6 2013 issue

Best Boston Globe photos of the year, 2012
The cover for the December 23 2012 issue

Bostonians of the Year: Raisman and Harrison

The cover for the December 16 2012 issue

Best of the New: Diversions

Opinion

“Kendall Square’s revitalization effort, which is dominated by funky independent retailers, stands out as an important test case.”

Paul McMorrow 

Ideas

“In places like Boston, boardinghouses were a key part of how 19th-century cities grew…and as Americans flock back into cities, they may offer some insights into where we’re going.”

Ruth Graham on the heyday of boardinghouses 

“I saw people, both friends and strangers, act with total selflessness on behalf of a dog they’d never met or barely knew.”

Dennis Lehane,  on the search for his dog, Tessa