Up to 14 inches of snow expected from Nor’easter

The leading edge of the storm will enter the region after midnight, with the heaviest snowfall expected late Thursday and early Friday.

At least 13 taken to hospitals after Minneapolis fire

Victims suffered injuries ranging from burns to trauma suffered from falling or jumping from windows, an EMS worker said.

Woman killed, 2 critical after 7-car crash in Norwood

The early morning crash was triggered when one car lost control, State Police said.

Police, fire, and other personel were at the scene on the Meridian Street bridge after a woman was killed.

Woman killed when bridge shuts on top of 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.

Top: Swordfish pastrami from Puritan & Co. Above: The Root burger and hush puppies at Root.
Clockwise from far left: A hot pot at Q Restaurant; dining upstairs at Casa B; a bowl at Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Cafe.

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Fresh flavors from Boston-area restaurants in 2014

A selection of restaurants that are serving healthy and inspired fare with a fresh perspective for the new year.

Aqib Talib (center) covered the top receiving threats and shut down many.

On Football

Grading the Patriots on the regular season

A quick look at the Patriots’ roster, how each unit performed this season, and where they stand entering the playoffs.

Boujemaa Razgui playng one of his flutes.

Names

Virtuoso’s flutes destroyed by US Customs

Before you whine about an airline temporarily losing your luggage, think of poor Boujemaa Razgui.

An employee weighs portions of retail marijuana to be packaged and sold a tDenver shop.

Colorado shops begin selling legal recreational marijuana

Preparation for the retail market started more than a year ago, soon after Colorado voters approved the legal pot industry.

Opinion

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/01/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0101oped_morris-959.jpg Happy holidays, but I can’t help you yet

I’ve been in medical school for 16 months, and people think I know what I’m talking about. (I don’t.)