House GOP puts off vote on ‘Plan B’
Confronted with a revolt among the rank and file, House Republicans put off a vote on a tax bill that would avert the fiscal cliff.
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Barney Frank passionately argues for defense cuts
In one of his last House speeches, Frank railed against a $633 billion defense spending bill.
Brian McGrory named Globe’s new editor
Brian McGrory named Globe’s new editorMcGrory, a 23-year veteran of The Boston Globe who led groundbreaking coverage as local news editor and wrote award-winning columns as a writer, will become the news organization’s next editor.
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The holiday season in Boston
In a look back at Boston’s holiday traditions, the city is seen transformed by visual treats, excited children, and warm-heartedness.
Movie Review
Cotillard delivers in ‘Rust and Bone’
From director Jacques Audiard, the movie is a twisted yet surprisingly ordinary love story about a kickboxing single dad and a killer whale trainer whose legs get bitten off.
Holiday gifts that stick to the programs
No matter who you’re buying for, if you know what their favorite TV show is, odds are good there’s a gift within your budget out there.
68 Blocks: Life, Death, Hope | Part 5
Facing the dream of a future
There were 19 shootings in Bowdoin-Geneva this year, but no one was killed. Here, that seems a step ahead. But progress, if real, feels like a fragile reed in a garden furrowed deep with promise and pain.
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Sports
Tom Brady returns to Patriots practice
Brady returned to workouts on Thursday, one day after missing his first practice of the season and four days after throwing a career-high 65 passes.
Metro
Fire in Marshfield marina destroys three boats
Authorities said they did not know if the two-alarm fire is related to a spate of recent arsons.
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Nation & World
Mourning continues in Newtown
A 7-year-old boy who dreamed of being a firefighter and a first-grade teacher who died while trying to shield students from the carnage were laid to rest.
Politics
Obama appoints task force to tackle gun control
President Obama announced an interagency task force to quickly draft proposals that would be acted upon “without delay,” as soon as January
Business
US ban may hurt Smith & Wesson
President Obama’s push to resurrect an assault weapons ban may spell financial trouble for the gun maker’s line of rifles.
Arts
Music Review
The Killers raw but roaring at Agganis Arena
After missing three nights because frontman Brandon Flowers had laryngitis, the Killers picked up speed and strength as the night wore on.
Style
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Buddies hit it big with their preppy activewear
These 24-year-old friends and budding fashion entrepreneurs are continuing to find their niche, currently with preppy activewear.
