North Korea says new missile can reach Boston

Leader Kim Jong Un said his regime has now completed its nuclear program.

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The president made his comment Tuesday, before North Korea said its new missile could reach the East Coast.

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The City of Boston paid nearly $1 million in penalties to the federal government after an IRS audit revealed wide-ranging problems with the city?s payrolls.

Developer Jon Cronin wants to build a $260-million luxury condo tower at 150 Seaport Blvd. but still needs some approvals and is facing a lawsuit.

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Sidewalk sells for millions, showing how Boston real estate is sizzling

Developer Jon Cronin, who wants to build a $260 million condo tower in the Seaport, will buy about 3,000 square feet of sidewalk for $2 million in order to get his project done.

President Trump made a statement from the Roosevelt Room next to the empty chairs of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (left), and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

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Democrats pull out of meeting after Trump tweet

Democratic leaders had been set to meet with President Trump today but canceled after he criticized them in a tweet. Nancy Pelosi later said that Trump?s decision to leave two chairs open showed ?he?s more interested in stunts.?

State police: Armed robbery suspect drove car into pool

The driver drove into a home swimming pool during a chase in Revere, police said.

Hillary Clinton waved to the crowd at the Opera House on Tuesday. The stop was part of a 16-city national tour to promote her book, ?What Happened.?

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Relaxed Hillary Clinton gets a warm reception at Opera House

In town to promote her new book detailing the 2016 election, Clinton was greeted by a sold-out crowd like a conquering hero.

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President Trump scored a victory Tuesday when a judge refused to block the president?s choice to temporarily run the nation?s top consumer financial watchdog.

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Families of Navajo war veterans who were honored at the White House also weighed in, saying they were dumbfounded over the remark.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/11/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Tlumacki_risingmoon_metro066new.jpg A lunar view to get us ready for Sunday?s supermoon

The moon was in the waxing gibbous phase tonight, and more than half visible, as it moves into position for a supermoon on Sunday.

Jason Torres, of Mason, N.H., uses his camera to search for evidence of the Earth?s curvature. He says he hasn?t found any.
?When you let go of everything you?ve ever known, willingly, it?s like you?ve lost yourself, lost your identity,? Jason Torres says. ?It?s like you start all over again.?

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For flat-earthers, the logic isn?t circular, but is the reasoning level-headed?

Across the world (not around it) more and more people seem to believe that we live on a flat earth, not a round globe. That notion, of course, makes scientists? heads spin.

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Pro Bowl safety Devin McCourty joins host Chris Gasper to talk about the season the Patriots are having.

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Dan Shaughnessy

Don?t you dare question Bill Belichick

Take Tom Brady out with the game in hand? Obviously we don?t watch enough football, and Bill Belichick is much, much smarter than you are.

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It?s a tough time to be a Southie ? or it would be, if that?s what people from South Boston were called. It?s not.

Starts & Stops

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/11/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/highway.jpg New Hampshire is considering first big highway toll hike in a decade

Your trip up to Maine or the White Mountains could get more expensive.

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The Marblehead runner hinted at retirement, then won the New York Marathon in historic fashion. Now the question is: Will she run Boston one last time?

Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

TECH LAB

Like Y2K, the Net neutrality crisis is way overhyped

As the Federal Communications Commission nears a fateful decision on network neutrality, it?s beginning to feel a lot like Y2K all over again.

Burlington, MA. 11/24/17, Throngs of shoppers went in and out of the new Primark store at The Burlington Mall. There were large crowds of Black Friday shoppers at the Burlington Mall. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff

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Shoppers are shopping, and retailers feel holiday cheer

The holiday shopping season had a promising start as buyers turned out in person at stores after Thanksgiving and online the following Monday.

Miss Conduct

Advice: Do I have to share the holiday treats I receive at work?

The office chowhounds usually get all the goodies, anyway.

Rich DiMare

Names

Is it OK to say Christmas? Holiday song stirs political debate

Rich DiMare?s seasonal jingle has people talking.

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Anthony Scaramucci?s role as an adviser to his alma mater Tufts University was at the center of weekslong uproar on campus.

The glitch is a rare and potentially embarrassing failure for Apple, whose software is generally known for being less prone to hacking and malware infections than Windows software.

Apple?s latest Mac software has login flaw that puts data at risk

A serious security issue allows anyone to log in without a password, potentially making private user data vulnerable.

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One hundred years ago, one of the world?s top conductors was ensnared in a scandal involving patriotism and sex. It almost toppled Boston?s famed orchestra.

Opinion & Ideas

Michael A. Cohen

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Being smart has increasingly become synonymous with being an elitist.

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Holiday Arts Preview

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?Tis the season for music, shows, and productions of all kinds, just in time for the holidays.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/11/28/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Azar%20bw.jpg 7 questions for Alex Azar, Trump?s health secretary nominee

The former drug company executive is expected to face tough questions from the Senate HELP Committee on Wednesday.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying and see if you can triumph.

Arts

Jay-Z?s ?4:44? is nominated for album of the year.

Jay-Z leads Grammy nominations in top categories

In a contest heavily dominated by rap and R&B artists, Jay-Z is nominated for eight honors, including album, song, and record of the year.