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Warren in line for Banking Committee post

Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren is likely to be named to the Senate Banking Committee when she begins her term next month.

Closing arguments made in Cahill trial

The attorney for Timothy P. Cahill told the jury that the former state Treasurer is a victim of “a gross miscarriage of justice.”

Fire at Raynham racetrack under investigation

A fire at the Raynham Park racetrack may be linked to a string of recent arson fires in southern Massachusetts.

Debbie Currie watches what her children do on their electronic devices.

Specter of predators puts parents in constant vigil

After years of revelations about sexual predators lurking in our most respected institutions, parents and caregivers say they’re on high alert.

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The Bruins, along with local businesses, are losing out on millions of dollars as the stoppage drags on.

Like other recruiting firms, HireMinds in Kendall Square is having trouble finding candidates for tech jobs.

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Boston-area tech sector is scrambling to fill jobs

Headhunters are struggling to find enough talented engineers and developers for their clients.

House Speaker John Boehner

House GOP counters Obama’s fiscal plan

The House Republicans’ plan calls for almost twice as much in spending cuts and half as much revenue increases.

Jovan Belcher was, according to his agent, Joe Linta, “a very honorable young man until something went crazy wrong.’’

Christopher L. Gasper

With Jovan Belcher case, there’s just no way to know

We’ll never know what caused the desperation, despair, and derangement that led the Chiefs player to ruin so many lives.

joanna weiss

Mitt Romney for mayor of Boston

As mayor, Romney would be free to problem-solve, to do the kind of work that made him an appealing public servant in the first place.

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Onyango Obama, uncle of President Barack Obama, arrived for a hearing in Framingham District Court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.

Obama’s uncle gets expulsion rehearing
Mark Linehan (left) as George Bailey and William Gardiner as his guardian angel in the Stoneham Theatre production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Stage Review

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ steps on stage
Stephen King says of scary things: “It’s interesting putting yourself in the place of someone who’s having experiences that are totally out of the ordinary, but in an ordinary setting.”

Stephen King unafraid to tell his tales at UMass Lowell

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Spider John Koerner with Kate Taylor and Jonathan Edwards during the benefit Monday night in Boston for a documentary about WBCN.

MUSIC REVIEW

Legends of rock, folk let love for WBCN shine

Many face longer school days
Nathan Stiles was a high school football player who died in 2010 after a head injury.

Brain damage evidence mounts
Host Danny DeGug with Linda Clave on “Sunshine All Around the World.”

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Cambridge cable station a soapbox for free speech
Climate change, Doha

Opinion | The Podium

The voice of the future on climate change
Old South Church voted on Sunday.

Old South Church votes to sell historic psalm book

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Boston’s last, great unsolved mystery
Will LaTulippe lauded Matt Toni at Whitehorse Tavern in Brighton.

The battle over bar trivia

Sports

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The Red Sox expect to see many moments like this one from newly acquired Mike Napoli, who is being congratulated by Texas teammates following a home run last season.

Adding Mike Napoli was goal for Red Sox

The slugger, who agreed to a 3-year/$39 million deal, is expected to provide a power boost to the Red Sox lineup.

Metro

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Host Danny DeGug with Linda Clave on “Sunshine All Around the World.”

Cambridge cable station a soapbox for free speech

Cambridge Community Television, which is approaching its 25th anniversary, has become known for a series featuring outspoken residents.

Columnists

Farah Stockman

Where is the 20 percent?

Kevin Cullen

A life saved and lived well

Boston Capital

Real estate recovery sounds familiar
Jovan Belcher was, according to his agent, Joe Linta, “a very honorable young man until something went crazy wrong.’’

Christopher L. Gasper

With Belcher case, there’s just no way to know

joanna weiss

Mitt Romney for mayor of Boston
Harry Reid

John E. Sununu

Burning down the Senate

Tech Lab Plus

New Nokia smartphone an outstanding bargain

juliette kayyem

The world does not revolve around Benghazi
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is wrapped up by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots get ugly win for spoiled fans

james carroll

Stepping out of time during the holidays
The Tactico robot’s cameras would help it “see” an object; finger pads could help it function.

Innovation Economy

Better fingers may be key to better robots

Yvonne Abraham

Activist makes a name for herself

Nation & World

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Artist’s rendering of Voyager 1 at edge of the solar system.

Spacecraft enters an unknown realm

The unstoppable Voyager 1 spacecraft has sailed into a new realm of the solar system that scientists did not know existed.

Politics

John Kerry

Divided Senate considers pact for disability rights

The fate of a treaty to promote international rights for the disabled indicates that the Senate continues on a divided path.

Business

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A Bank of America branch office in New York.

Bank of America to cut more jobs in Mass.

As part of a push to streamline operations, the company plans to eliminate nearly 200 Bay State jobs next year.

Arts

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Book Review

Aatish Taseer, son of an Indian Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, explores the Islamic Middle East.

‘Stranger to History’ by Aatish Taseer

Taseer, son of an Indian Sikh mother and a Pakistani Muslim father, explores the Islamic Middle East.

Lifestyle

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Q&A

Charlotte Beers believes that years ago, women “weren’t as willing to say, I would like to be in a position of influence,’ and that is something I really love about women now.”

Charlotte Beers a keynote speaker at ‘Conference for Women’

Beers, 77, was undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs after the 9/11 attacks.

Magazine

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5 inspired rooms
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Cambridge’s Bluefin Labs decodes social media chatter
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7 holiday styles that shine
The cover for the November 11 2012 issue

Vacation options for single seniors and gays and lesbians

Opinion

“Even people who didn’t want to see [Mitt Romney] as president know that he works hard and has something to offer.”

Joanna Weiss 

Ideas

A loud TV in the background made people frustrated trying to read. A more subtle TV sound made them feel bored.

Maria Konnikova on whether boredom is curable. 

“Their lives can be destroyed so quickly. If I can prevent that, I’m going to. They’re all I have.”

Christine Nolan,  a Somerville mother of three