Joseph Kennedy III takes steps toward run for Congress
The son of former US Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II is opening an exploratory committee for a run for at Barney Frank’s seat.
Court rules for legal immigrants in health suit
The state’s highest court ruled that the law excluding legal immigrants from subsidized health coverage is a violation of their rights under the Massachusetts Constitution.
‘Convenience fees’ for paying bills are widespread
Despite outrage over Verizon’s now-shelved plans to charge customers $2 to pay bills with credit or debit cards, similar - and more expensive - fees are routinely imposed by a variety of institutions.
Attacks kill 72 in Iraq
The wave of bombings targeting Shiites in Iraq deepened sectarian tensions that exploded just after the last American troops left the country in mid-December.
Santorum getting fresh consideration
Rick Santorum’s virtual tie with Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucuses has raised his profile in a state where until recently his views on social issues had won little support.
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Riding a wave of momentum from Iowa, Rick Santorum spoke at a Rotary Club breakfast in Manchester, N.H., this morning.
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Literature for Santorum was part of the place setting at the Rotary meeting.
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Santorum held up some money he won at the Rotary Club's raffle.
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After the event, Santorum was followed by a crush of media.
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Mitt Romney answered questions during a town hall meeting at the Boys and Girls Club in Salem, N.H.
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Romney campaigned with Senator John McCain in New Hampshire today.
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Jon Huntsman, center, toured the Goss International plant in Durham, N.H., this morning.
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Greg Stiemsma as Bill Russell? Really?
Tommy Heinsohn said the new Celtics center’s shot-blocking technique reminds him of Russell. Yikes. If it wasn’t coming from Tommy, it would be downright sacrilegious.
“The church has failed miserably, miserably, miserably.”
Bernie McDaid, victim of clergy sexual abuse
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Metro
Troopers set to face closer scrutiny
Frustrated and disturbed following a series of arrests of troopers, the head of the State Police said yesterday that the agency will begin monitoring employees more closely.
Business
Yahoo’s new CEO salutes Stonehill days
Yahoo Inc. named Scott Thompson, an accounting major from Stonehill, raising the profile of a little-known school overshadowed by its Ivy League neighbors in the tech world.
Politics
Political notebook
Gingrich goes after Romney’s N.H. lead
Newt Gingrich lashed out yesterday at Mitt Romney as a conservative weakling — a move he hopes will erode Romney’s solid lead and resurrect him as Romney’s chief competitor.
Nation & World
Sandals pile up in protest of child charges
Sandals piled up around Indonesia as part of a protest campaign against the trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of stealing old footwear from a police officer.
Sports
Tim Thomas elected an NHL All-Star
The Bruins goalie was one of six players chosen by fans for the Jan. 29 event. The rest of the squads will be determined by NHL officials later this month.
Style
Ask Martha
How to get a clean and organized start in your home
Six tips for repairing and packing your things.
Arts
EVENTS
Arts events this week around Boston
Upcoming events to watch out for in the theater, dance, gallery, and museum worlds.
Opinion
“Santorum’s economic message could have broad appeal. But his stand on social issues, particularly abortion, marginalizes him.”
Joan Vennochi
Ideas
“Recent years have seen an explosion of interest and creativity in the realm of data-driven soothsaying, and some in the field predict—well, they think—that they are on the cusp of something big.”
Leon Neyfakh, on the future of prediction