State of the Commonwealth

Patrick pushes for income tax hike

Governor Patrick proposed a 1 percentage point increase in the state income tax, from 5.25 percent to 6.25 percent, and a decrease in the sales tax, from 6.25 percent to 4.5 percent.

The demolition of the Boston Garden in 1998 and the elevated Green Line tracks.

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TD Garden owners propose towers with retail, apartments

The owners of TD Garden are resurrecting plans for a development near the arena with a pair of 400-foot towers containing offices, hundreds of residences, a hotel, and stores.

FAA grounds Dreamliners amid worries about batteries

The federal government grounded Boeing’s newest jetliner after the latest in a string of technical issues.

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In an impassioned plea, the president made the first move in what is expected to be a stiff political battle to curb gun violence.

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Austin Rivers drove between Paul Pierce and Jason Collins during the second quarter.

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Hornets 90, Celtics 78

Celtics win streak ends after six straight

The Hornets brought a tight defense to TD Garden, sending the Celtics to their first loss since Jan. 2.

2b design uses items from homes damaged in Lebanon’s conflicts and employs people from diverse religious groups to turn them into home furnishings.

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Finding beauty in Lebanon’s broken buildings

A Cambridge couple who sells products handmade in Lebanon by marginalized, disadvantaged people want to replicate the idea in Boston.

Joseph Aaron Segal, an adjunct professor at Rhode Island School of Design, creates fashion under the labels JAS and Pretty Snake.

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Framingham native needles his way into ‘Project Runway’

Joseph Aaron Segal, a knitwear designer and adjunct professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, creates fashion under the monikers JAS and Pretty Snake.

Evidence shows that fecal transplants can treat infections

The topic may be distasteful, but doctors are finding that fecal transplants, and the helpful germs they contain, are an effective way to fight an increasingly common infection.

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Actress Marion Cotillard, from the film

Marion Cotillard is Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Doctors contacted by the Globe didn’t fault the Patriots’ decision to play Rob Gronkowski, who broke his arm again.

Doctors call Rob Gronkowski’s injury bad luck
At Northeastern University’s dining hall, there’s a wide array of gluten-free offerings for students.

Colleges must now serve up gluten-free fare
Terry Francona with Theo Epstein in their last title year.

Image drove Sox owners, Francona laments
US Attorney Carmen Ortiz maintained her silence on the Aaron Swartz case and declined to comment on the posts by her husband, who could not be reached.

US attorney’s husband stirs Twitter storm on Swartz case

Dan Shaughnessy

Ravens not afraid of the Patriots
Stephen Crosby, chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, talked to the media after the application deadline on Tuesday.

At deadline, Boston area gets 3d casino suitor
Senator John Kerry’s 2012 financial disclosure statement details some of the investments that could be seen as problematic if, as expected, he is confirmed as secretary of state.

Kerry faces scrutiny over extensive investments
The Charles Hotel is ready for Chinese guests, general manager Alex Attia says — including with a new website based in China.

Mass. puts out welcome mat for Chinese tourists
New judges (from left) Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj, with returning veteran Randy Jackson.

New judges could bring sizzle to aging ‘American Idol’
At Bricco Ristorante in the North End, a branzino is center among the dishes in the wood-burning oven.

Wood-burning ovens take on new life
Renovations at 700 facilities, including MCI-Shirley, are meant to help the state reach energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals set in 2007 by Governor Patrick.

Mass. pushes to cut energy use

Sports

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Patriots’ next opponent

Ray Lewis and the Ravens defense have played 188 snaps defensively the past two games.

Patriots, Ravens have changed a lot

The AFC title game shouldn’t be considered a rematch of the Ravens’ September win, let alone last year’s title tilt at Gillette.

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Police investigated a shooting in Dorchester on Wednesday.

Shooting suspect eludes authorities in Dorchester

A man escaped injury after being shot at outside Dorchester Municipal Court, but the shooting suspect was able to avoid capture.

Columnists

Opinion | scot lehigh

Quaking about shaking

lawrence harmon

Newton needs a police chief from outside system

Adrian Walker

Questioning the price of solitary confinement

JOANNA WEISS

I want to thank everybody I’ve ever met

Dan Shaughnessy

Ravens not afraid of the Patriots
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

Nation & World

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Ken Salazar has run the Interior Department throughout President Barack Obama’s first term.

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar leaving post

Salazar, who oversaw a moratorium on offshore drilling after the BP oil spill, will leave the Obama administration in March.

Politics

US Representative Michael E. Capuano

Capuano won’t seek Kerry’s seat in Senate

Rep. Michael Capuano won’t run for the US Senate, removing a huge hurdle for his colleague Edward Markey.

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Dreamliner to be replaced for Tokyo-Boston service Thursday, Friday

Japan Airlines said it will fly a Boeing 777 from Tokyo to Boston after the Dreamliner was grounded for safety checks.

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

“Take advantage of the opportunity flu season presents. Assert your right not to shake hands.”

Scot Lehigh 

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 

“They don’t love the game. It’s still more of a toy or a hobby for them. It’s not their blood.”

Terry Francona,  on the Red Sox ownership group