Economy is doing well, but many are still wary
Anthony Russo
Economically speaking, 2015 was a very good year. Still, the glass was not half-full to everyone.
Couple killed by carbon monoxide poisoning were from Brazil
The two people who were discovered dead in their Milford home on Friday both left behind children in Brazil.
Chicago officer kills two in domestic disturbance call
Two people, both black, were killed when officers ??were confronted by a combative subject,?? officials said.
Two Palestinians are killed in attacks, Israelis say
Israeli police killed a Palestinian as he tried to stab them and another Palestinian was shot dead after ramming his car into a checkpoint.
Keith Bedford/Globe Staff
Temperatures to remain mild after spring-like Christmas
Forecasters said highs would be in the 40s and 50s during the weekend, after an unusually warm Christmas Day.
Shelter can be haven for veterans ? and a place for drug deals
A shelter for veterans in Boston is also a location where many of them can buy or sell drugs, residents and employees say.
Fire follows police standoff at Everett apartment
Police took an armed 53-year-old man into custody outside his burning home after he allegedly fired shots earlier in the day.
Islamic State leader says group is doing ?well?
In a video posted Saturday, the extremist group said it is persevering despite the alliance against it.
Alabama tornado adds to Christmas storm woes
People were trapped inside damaged houses and several others were taken to hospitals for minor injuries, an official said.
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location, location, location
What is it like to live in downtown Worcester?
Downtown Worcester is ?big enough to be a real city, yet it?s small enough to be a city that you can really get your hands around,? Charles Washburn says.
my first home
Our tiny piece of East Arlington
?I don?t care that it?s tiny or that the closet doors are made of cheap, hollow wood,? I told my husband, Mark. ?This is our house. I can feel it.?
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How to let Instagram be your travel guide
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How to let Instagram be your travel guideReview-based sites are all about the wading. The joy of Instagram is its purely visual nature: a picture appears in your feed, and it delights you.
Dining Out reviews
Where should you eat this week?
Check out the Globe?s reviews of dozens of Boston-area restaurants.
On day after Christmas, shoppers are out for round 2
Making returns and using gift cards is what Dec. 26 is all about.
letters | the year in review
The trouble with the Olympic bid
?How did a self-appointed group of businessmen and politicians get to represent ?Boston? to the US Olympic Committee?? ? David Bryant
FLUTO SHINZAWA I SUNDAY HOCKEY NOTES
Ex-Bruin Dan LaCouture treasures the good days, endures the bad ones
With his long-term health is in question, the Natick native is part of a concussion lawsuit against the NHL.
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SHIRA SPRINGER | FAIR PLAY
9 women?s sports stories that deserve to be revisited
It?s time to give a little extra love to stories that featured record-setters and history-makers and to stories that highlighted ongoing challenges for female athletes, coaches and executives.
Michael A. Cohen
The winner of 2015? Hillary Clinton
One major reason why 2015 has been such a good year for Clinton . . . is Donald Trump.
A merry ? and fit ? Christmas
Pre-dawn hill-running, visits to the gym, jogging. For some, Christmas was just another day for a workout.
As scrutiny rises, DraftKings under review across US
Daily fantasy sports sites like Boston-based DraftKings and FanDuel are contending with increasing legal scrutiny.
STAT
Look for big things from these executives in 2016
For signs of where things are headed, keep an eye on these three influencers.
2015: the year in your own wordsLife sciences
STAT, a national publication from Boston Globe Media Partners, covers health, medicine, and life sciences.
Ground Game
ground game
Things are not going well for the Carson campaign
After several confounding statements on foreign policy and then fighting claims he made about his own life for weeks, Ben Carson?s poll numbers have tanked.
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Globe investigations and Spotlight reports
A look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
The Big Picture
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The Big picture
Santas everywhere
They come in all shapes and sizes, donning the iconic red suit and hat that symbolize modern-day Christmas.
The story behind 'Spotlight'
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight?
?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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BEN VOLIN I SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
Cam Newton deserves NFL MVP award over Tom Brady
Here?s how we would vote for this season?s NFL awards.
Metro
Roslindale man, 77, caps a full life with a diploma
Retired mechanic Emilio Guzman, seeking to set an example for his family, kept at it, even when the odds seemed bleak.
Politics
Number of GOP polls jumps 90 percent in four years
Flip on the TV news: Polls. Open a newspaper: Polls. Surf the Internet: Polls, polls, more polls.
Cars Partner Content Search This Week's Specials
Year in cars: Selling a car to Gronk, taking a Tesla up Mt. Washington, and more
Boston.com?s most-read car stories of 2015.
Columnists
Nation & World
Syria rebel group appoints successor to slain commander
The insurgent group vowed to continue fighting both the Syrian government and the Islamic State group.
Business
Criticism of FedEx shows importance of online shopping
The delivery company was excoriated on social media because of late holiday deliveries.
Arts
Steve Harvey wishes you and yours a Merry Easter
The comedian poked fun at his Miss Universe gaffe on Twitter.
Lifestyle
High five
John Brown?s Body on five key qualities for members
Despite numerous personnel changes, John Brown?s Body has maintained its chemistry as one of the most popular acts in reggae.
BetaBoston
Hiawatha Bray | Tech Lab
Blink?s DIY video-based home security system may be the future
The new home security system is from a company that might become the state?s next big consumer electronics firm.
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In Christmas message, Pope Francis urges peace
He called for peace in a series of global hotspots and denounced ?brutal acts of terrorism? in 2015.
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The Meaning of Home
A thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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