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The storm is expected to bring up to 12 inches of snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding. After it?s done, the region will be plunged again into bitter cold.
Senator Hatch to retire, paving way for Romney run in Utah Speculation has been rampant that Mitt Romney would mount a run in Utah if Senator Orrin Hatch were to retire.
David Epstein
What to expect from Thursday?s snowstorm Boston is forecast to receive 8 to 12 inches of snow, but that upper limit will increase significantly if the storm moves farther west.
Bombo-what? Here?s the weather term people are talking about with this week?s storm The storm approaching New England is forecast to undergo bombogenesis as it rolls up the coast and becomes a weather ?bomb.?
The Coast Guard has been busy breaking up ice off the shores of Hingham, Weymouth, and Winthrop.
Ground Game
If 2017 tested party unity, 2018 will test bipartisanship A few days into 2018, leaders are asking members to set aside some partisanship and find ways to work together to keep Washington running.
Second bidder emerges for Boston Herald Revolution Capital, which bought and sold a newspaper in Tampa, said it submitted a better offer to the Boston tabloid than GateHouse did.
Starts & Stops
Frustrated passenger challenges lawmakers to ride the T Jamaica Plain resident Brendan Halpin is throwing the gauntlet at elected officials.
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Trump is taking credit for the safest year in air travel. His own airline didn?t do so well The future president?s foray into the airline business in 1989 had a ?short, rocky life.?
President Trump has made 1,950 false or misleading claims over 347 days Trump?s favorite falsehoods are about the Affordable Care Act and events or business decisions made before he entered office, according to the Washington Post.
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NESTOR RAMOS
Say what you will about the president: He appears to attack the post-holiday workweek with unmatched vigor.
The Season Ticket podcast NFL reporter Ben Volin joins guest host Joe Sullivan to discuss the NFL coaching landscape in ther aftermath of ?Black Monday.?
Woman accuses BSO guest conductor Dutoit of sexual assault at Tanglewood The Boston Symphony Orchestra has launched an investigation into allegations against conductor Charles Dutoit after a former intern accused him of groping her at Tanglewood.
New deals for Michael Felger and Dale Arnold The two Boston sports radio personalities on competing afternoon drive programs signed multiyear extensions.
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Dining Out
Located in the Ames Hotel, Chef Mary Dumont finally has the place of her own she?s been working toward.
Sultan?s Kitchen is shuttered after 36 years Owner Ozcan Ozan says he has lost the lease for the State Street building.
Travel from Boston to Florida for (almost) free Rental car companies need vehicles moved from Boston to Florida. Take a road trip for next to nothing.
NAMES
The country singer shared more details about the injuries she suffered in a fall that broke her wrist.
Names
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen say Boston show won?t be all about politics The pair?s performance on CNN?s New Year?s Eve show was criticized by some.
Names
Justin Timberlake spent New Year?s with James Taylor The two men known as JT were together on New Year?s Eve, both mingling at the same event in Big Sky, Montana.
Talking Points
That sure was a busy year. But don?t expect things to slow down in 2018.
Michael A. Cohen
Hey, Mr. President: Let?s make a deal The Trump administration is making America less safe and less environmentally conscious.
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At ESPN, the problems for women run deep The unforgiving culture at the sports media behemoth has led some women to feel pressured to hide pregnancies or take short maternity leaves. One anchor even did her scheduled broadcast while she was having a miscarriage.
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He creates bizarre creatures with electricity. Could it one day aid humans? Tufts?s Michael Levin believes manipulating the electrical charges that flow among cells could help us cure diseases.
There?s a lot to keep an eye on as the second half of their schedule unfolds.
This long, extended spell of single-digit weather puts those living on the streets in peril, yet some still refuse to come inside.
Amy Sinni, resident and mom, really appreciates the city?s diversity. Read more about this community and others at realestate.boston.com.
Boston?s mayor said his top priorities were rebuilding the bridge to Long Island, formerly home to many social services programs, and reaching out to the middle class.
Search This Week's Specials
Edmunds looks at several advanced safety technologies that are increasingly showing up in new cars
Only 46 of the country?s 100 largest public universities track suicides, despite increased investments in prevention.
A little extra kick in the cider, alcohol-wise, brings a hefty increase in the state excise tax.
The rocker sang some of his own songs and a few J. Geils Band numbers in front of a full house at the Cabot in Beverly.
Play the crossword Puzzled? Keep trying your hand at our interactive crossword and see if you can triumph.
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The Big Picture
Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers in December, 2017.
