Brief delay built into fiscal cliff tax hikes
As Washington engaged in another day of blame and bluster, the IRS effectively delayed the economic impact of the automatic income tax hikes.
Rep. Markey to run for Kerry’s seat
US Representative Edward Markey, the first major candidate in the likely race, could face recently defeated Senator Scott Brown.
Student athletes return too soon after concussions
A study found many student athletes might be returning to physical activity too soon, before their brain is fully healed.
Boston Capital
Manager took mutual fund from beaten up to best
Fidelity’s Chuck Myers is the winner of the 12th annual Boston Capital mutual fund manger of the year award.
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Western Mass., N.H. dig out after storm
Snow blanketed New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts, but Boston was doused with pelting rain that dumped nearly 2 inches on the region.
Clippers 106, Celtics 77
Clippers pummel Celtics
Kevin Garnett had 16 points as the Celtics, with 18 turnovers, missed layups and defensive breakdowns, were overwhelmed, 106-77.
Scientists hope to help seals and humans better coexist
New England’s growing seal population has been blamed for luring great white sharks to Cape Cod beaches and snatching prized fish away from fishermen.
new year’s eve
Our guide to starting 2013 off right
Despite the fears, predictions, and doomlust that hung over us for most of 2012, we have a 2013 full of tomorrows to look forward to. Thus, we should party.
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Sports
Dolphins at Patriots | Sunday, 4:25
Dolphins not scared off by cold weather
Is it safe to assume that a team accustomed to cold weather would have an advantage against a team from a warm-weather city? Many of the Patriots say no.
Metro
Boston seniors ring in New Year early
It happens four days early. There’s no champagne. And the countdown is at noon. But at their age, midnight is overrated.
Columnists
Nation & World
Gun group offers training for Utah teachers
‘‘We’re sitting ducks,’’ said English teacher Kevin Leatherbarrow, who works at a Utah charter school.
Politics
EPA head Lisa Jackson to step down
Jackson’s tenure began with high hopes but ended with actions to defend the agency against challenges from industry.
Business
New England victims’ families fault Toyota settlement
Families were dissatisfied with the $1 billion settlement of malfunction claims because they won’t be compensated for emotional suffering.
Arts
New Year’s Eve is comedy’s big night
This New Year’s Eve, as people are getting dressed and heading out to celebrate, comedians all over town will be getting ready for work.
Movies
Movie Review
‘Promised Land’: more promised than delivered
Two movies in one: An earnest drama by Matt Damon and John Krasinski, and a nuanced portrait of small-town America by Gus Van Sant.
