Daycare worker charged in abuse

John Burbine, who worked in his wife’s child-care service, allegedly videotaped himself as he abused 13 infants and toddlers.

Emergency medical workers last week set up a triage operation on the sidewalk at the station to evaluate the passengers. The Boylston Street station was taped off after the collision.

MBTA driver in crash also worked overnight for BHA

The Green Line operator fired for crashing a trolley last week while in a drowsy fog had for years worked two full-time jobs without drawing scrutiny, officials said.

Strong earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan

An 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the region hit by a tsunami last year. One city reported a small tsunami and at least two people were injured.

No single cause in state’s economic slowdown

Governor Patrick blamed the so-called fiscal cliff scare as a “direct cause” of the tamped-down tax collections, but other factors were apparent months before.

US Attorney Carmen Ortiz is conducting a Beacon Hill inquiry.

Carmen Ortiz may be in Mass. governor’s mix

Governor Deval Patrick was said to raise the prospect at a high-level meeting of a gubernatorial run by the US attorney.

State’s medical panel chief steps down

The departure of Dr. Stancel Riley, combined with turnover among board members, indicates a likely shift at the agency.

Barney Frank’s congressional career nears end

With his political career winding to a close in a matter of weeks, the 72-year-old Newton Democrat says he’s worn out and eager to begin a new chapter.

The fiscal cliff factored in Mike Napoli’s contract talks with the Red Sox.

Eye on ’13 tax bite, high earners seek to move up pay dates

The prospect of potentially higher taxes is driving big earners, from investors to new Sox first baseman Mike Napoli, to try to collect some of that money this year.

Brian McGrory

A bright life, a needless end

It’s painful to even think about the death of Christopher Weigl, the Boston University graduate student, Eagle Scout, and bicyclist who died in a crash Thursday.

Jack Taylor isn’t shy about shooting — he took 108 field goal attempts in his 138-point game last month.

In a small school, biggest game in NCAA history

Jack Taylor, the sophomore guard for Grinnell College who recently set an NCAA record by scoring 138 points in one game, became the buzz of the sports world.

Trisha Castraberti, owner of Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, with comedians Jack Pizzi, Tumblin’ Jack Walsh, Anthony Scibelli, Mike Clarke, Dave Russo, Lenny Clarke, and Globe Santa Fund director Bill Connolly at “A Sleigh Full of Laughs” benefit.

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Comedians do a stand-up job to benefit Globe Santa

Boston comics joined forces in the serious business of helping Globe Santa bring Christmas joy to needy children.

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“Our Town” director David Cromer says the meaning of the Thornton Wilder play has often been misunderstood.

G Cover Story

Blowing the dust off ‘Our Town’
WBZ TV Sports Director Steve Burton.

Sports Media

Steve Burton’s report, like NHL season, is in limbo

Scot Lehigh

Reforms to help solve our fiscal problems

Holiday gift guide
Olive Another as Herbie (left) and Jesse James Wood as the title character in “Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer.”

Stage Review

‘Rudolph’ a classic with a twist
A video capturing James Groccia’s exultation in opening a long desired, but rare, Lego set is a hit on YouTube.

Boylston boy’s joy delights web viewers
Judge Raymond Dougan in 2011.

Complaint that judge shows bias dismissed

How to donate to Globe Santa
Stanley Forman of the Boston Herald American took this terrifying image of a 2-year-old girl and her godmother falling from a broken fire escape, a photograph that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1976. The girl survived the fall; her godmother did not.

Joan Vennochi

Are photojournalists obligated to help in rescues?
Governor Deval Patrick is proposing to cut aid to cities and towns.

Weary Mass. city, town officials face cuts

Bruins forward Shawn Thornton with Pops conductor Keith Lockhart.

Music Review

Boston Pops holiday concert is musically diverse, balanced
Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren following a meeting with the Massachusetts delegation in Rep. Edward Markey's office on Capitol Hill in November.

After her record haul, Warren slips into red

Sports

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In 36 innings last season, Koji Uehara struck out 43 batters and walked only three.

Red Sox add Koji Uehara to bullpen

The 37-year-old Uehara, whom the Red Sox have coveted for years, had a 1.75 ERA, struck out 43 and walked three for Texas last season.

Columnists

Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox moving in right direction
Buddy Guy performing at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Carlo Rotella

Bluesy time for the blues

Boston Capital

Still battling over a sale gone bad

Joshua Green

Republican turmoil may take US over cliff

Scot Lehigh

Reforms to help solve our fiscal problems

Brian McGrory

A bright life, a needless end
Stanley Forman of the Boston Herald American took this terrifying image of a 2-year-old girl and her godmother falling from a broken fire escape, a photograph that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1976. The girl survived the fall; her godmother did not.

Joan Vennochi

Are photojournalists obligated to help in rescues?

Yvonne Abraham

Child-safe lockups

Tech Lab

Low-priced Google laptop is a great idea

Brian McGrory

Bridge is lighting the way forward

jeff jacoby

Grant’s greatest regret
Rex Ryan chose to stick with Mark Sanchez as his starting quarterback.

Christopher L. Gasper

Jets’ mistake wouldn’t happen to Patriots

Metro

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A small number of BU students and others gathered in front of Marsh Chapel Thursday night to honor Christopher Weigl.

BU bicycle crash victim is remembered

Christopher Weigl, a Boston University graduate student, was the fifth bicyclist killed in a crash in Boston this year.

Nation & World

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Liu Xia, wife of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, has been held under house arrest for more than two years in Beijing, China.

Chinese Nobel winner’s wife tells of his arrest

Liu Xia cried as she described her absurd and emotionally draining house arrest since her jailed husband, Liu Xiaobo, was named a Nobel Peace laureate.

Politics

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Washington seeking more federal aid after Hurricane Sandy.

Romney got last-minute boost from billionaire casino mogul

The final campaign finance tallies trickled out Thursday for a race expected to be most expensive in US history.

Business

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DataXu cofounder Bruce Journey (right) joined in a company brainstorming session.

More companies include retreat time to innovate

Companies hold innovation days, or hacking sessions, where employees are given time away from the daily grind as a new corporate retreat.

Arts

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Classical Notes

Canadian pianist Glenn Gould (in an undated photo) first recorded Bach’s Goldberg Variations in 1955.

How Glenn Gould reinvented Bach

When the recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was released in 1956, it changed all expectations with which listeners approached Bach’s keyboard music.

Movies

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MOVIE REVIEW

From left: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, and James Murphy in director Rick Alverson’s “The Comedy.”

‘The Comedy’ is another spin on funny fat guy

The movie, set mostly in Brooklyn, is a critique of hipsterism and how men conduct themselves in comedies.

Magazine

The cover for the December 2 2012 issue

5 inspired rooms
The cover for the November 25 2012 issue

Cambridge’s Bluefin Labs decodes social media chatter
The cover for the November 18 2012 issue

7 holiday styles that shine
The cover for the November 11 2012 issue

Vacation options for single seniors and gays and lesbians

Opinion

“With fiscal difficulties stretching into the middle distance, voters may increasingly come to appreciate political leaders determined to give them maximum bang for their buck.”

Scot Lehigh  

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. 

“People will pay me significant amounts of money to do what I used to do for free. And that will be fine. . . . I’m ready to get out of here.”

Representative Barney Frank,  speaking about prospects for his upcoming retirement.