AFC title GAME | BRONCOS 26, PATRIOTS 16

Patriots dominated by Manning, Broncos

A Patriots season marked by dynamic wins and devastating injuries ended in pedestrian fashion as Peyton Manning and the Broncos easily defeated New England.

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The Patriots had 64 yards rushing, with LeGarrette Blount getting only five carries for 6 yards in the AFC title game.

The Seahawks are headed to the franchise’s second Super Bowl after beating the 49ers in the NFC title game.

NFC title game | Seahawks 23, 49ers 17

Seahawks to face Broncos in Super Bowl

Seattle’s top-ranked defense forced two late turnovers, lifting the Seahawks into their second Super Bowl.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

UN invites Iran to Syria peace talks

The announcement drew objections from US officials, who suggested Iran had not met all the conditions for attending the negotiations.

The Patriots’ season ended in Denver with a 26-16 loss to the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.

analysis

Patriots’ Belichick had no answers for Manning, Broncos

Coach Bill Belichick’s defense hardly laid a finger on Peyton Manning in the AFC title game.

Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has said the administration of embattled Governor Chris Christie withheld funds for relief from Superstorm Sandy because she refused to sign off a development.

Mayor says she has met with feds over claim against Christie office

The Hoboken mayor has said members of Gov. Chris Christie’s team told her that the city would only get Sandy recovery money if she expedited a project.

A view from the new Peak Lodge at Killington.

Killington

The region’s lofty peaks offer wide-ranging views

Wide-ranging views, towers, cabins, and more attract visitors to New England’s peaks no matter the season.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

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Hillary Clinton and the Benghazi attack deserve the same level of attention being given to New Jersey’s Chris Christie and the traffic scandal.

Sports

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Blackhawks 3, Bruins 2 | shootout

Brandon Bollig battled Brad Marchand for the puck in the third period.

Bruins unable to get redemption

The Bruins couldn’t erase the hurt of Game 6 of last season’s Stanley Cup Final as the Blackhawks took the win in the shootout.

Travel

In Transit

Skiers and boarders skim a slope at Wachusett Mountain.

Riding the ski train to Wachusett

For $20 round trip from North Station, Wachusett Mountain has long been the metro skier’s go-to spot for a quick getaway.