Black commuters face longer trips to work

White commuters who drive have the shortest trips to work, while black bus riders have the longest, with commutes exceeding 46 minutes each way.

In reversal, Holyoke mayor backs casino plan

Mayor Alex B. Morse now supports building a casino in Holyoke, a sharp reversal from his earlier stance that could shake up competition for the sole casino license in Western Mass.

Christina and Tony Loftis of Wayland are sharing what they have learned about using social media to find runaways.

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Runaway’s parents seek to help others

When 13-year-old Allie Loftis ran away from her Wayland home, her parents waged a vigorous online campaign to find her. Now, they hope to help other parents find runaway children.

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MFA loans out masterpieces

Eager to raise revenues, the MFA is also renting out many of its most prized works for large, undisclosed fees, frustrating some local supporters.

The insider

Behind the scenes with holiday decorator at the Newport mansions

For five weeks each fall a sheen of glitter covers the hands of Jim Donahue.

Sunday Baseball Notes

Sox should go after Mauer or Hamilton

The Red Sox have signed good complimentary players, but they need to make a splash -- and could do just that by chasing stars Joe Mauer or Josh Hamilton.

Review

Cameras encountering Winslow Homer’s studio

In September, the Portland Museum of Art completed its restoration of Winslow Homer’s Prouts Neck studio by opening it for public tours.

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George Wendt and Shelley Long

10 holiday TV movies: the real and the surreal

At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the Paul Rudolph-designed Claire T. Carney Library is a beacon of activity even as work continues on its renovation by Boston architecture firm designLAB.

Robert Campbell

Brutalism, reworked, at UMass Dartmouth

book review

‘Flight Behavior’ by Barbara Kingsolver

Blake Boston became a Web sensation when his photo as a teenager was posted online, followed quickly by ridicule.

The Internet’s Favorite punching bag

After a 2007 Second City performance of “Between Barack and a Hard Place,” the cast posed with (back row, center to right) Michelle Obama and her sister- and brother-in-law, Maya Soetoro-Ng and Konrad Ng.

Critic’s Notebook

In gratitude for Michelle Obama’s applause

pop music

Music blogger Ryan Spaulding takes to the airwaves

Evan Theroux, 9, of Smithville, R.I., watched as confetti fell on the crowd at the Macy's tree lighting.

Boston tree lighting gets the holidays started

How to donate to Globe Santa

Jolene Adams waited with son Elijah in a checkout line at Toys “R” Us in Framingham.

A day of giving thanks and getting bargains

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The new eavesdroppers

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The plastic bag wars

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Sports

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N.C. State 27, BC 10

The Eagles’ worst season since 1978 could be the final one for coach Frank Spaziani, which could lead to a major shakeup at The Heights.

BC ends its season with loss to N.C. State and 2-10 record

The Eagles finished with three turnovers, four costly penalties, and lots of questions about a season that went very wrong.

Metro

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A State Police official and his K-9 partner at the explosion site.

Cause of Springfield gas explosion sought

Officials continued to investigate the strip club explosion, and a dancer who worked there said the smell of gas had been in the air for months.

Columnists

Lawrence Harmon

Kids’ CSI: Evidence of a great idea

The 300-square-feet micro units include just enough space for a kitchenette, bathroom, bed alcove, counter seating, built-in shelving, and bicycle hanger.

Renée Loth

Micro units: Perfect pad, imperfect price

Boston Capital

Reasons to back Amazon deal

Rex Ryan greeted Bill Belichick after the Jets’ loss.

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots-Jets rivalry is over

Yvonne Abraham

A sweet new business in Dorchester’s Fields Corner

Joan Vennochi

Mitt Romney loses the battle of ideas

An Iron Dome launcher fired an interceptor rocket near the Israeli city of Ashkelon on Monday.

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Israel’s Iron Dome

Halo 4: $60, for Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console. It’s the best-looking, best-playing Halo game yet but lacks emotional resonance.

Tech Lab

A holiday banquet for gamers

Dan Shaughnessy

Thanksgiving and football are inseparable

An Israeli couple watched the Gaza Strip in the background as they stood on a hill at the Israeli town of Sderot on Tuesday.

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A vast moral difference

Derrick Z. Jackson

Retailers shouldn’t open on Thanksgiving

The wooden foreparts of Viking ships are thought to have been carved in dragon shapes to ward off sea monsters.

Carlo Rotella

The doomsayer in his hot tub

Nation & World

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Gaza cease-fire

Fighting boosts Hamas’ standing

Through the recent fighting in Gaza, Hamas has emerged as the dominant force in Palestinian leadership.

Politics

House to consider limited GOP immigration bill

The legislation that would expand visas for students and make it easier for green cards holders to bring their families to the US.

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Developer Steve Samuels is behind the $325 million Fenway Triangle project at 1325 Boylston St.

Fenway Triangle complex will offer offices, retail, housing

Developer Steve Samuels is ready to break ground on his next Fenway project: a mixed-use office, residential, and retail complex on Boylston Street.

Arts

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Book Review

Andrew Solomon profiles families and the challenges they face when the child has an illness or identity issue.

‘Far From the Tree’ by Andrew Solomon

Author Andrew Solomon narrates the stories of hundreds of families in which children and their parents must struggle with identity.

Magazine

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Nov 18, 2012

7 holiday styles that shine

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Nov 11, 2012

Vacation options for single seniors and gays and lesbians

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Nov 4, 2012

How to be a New England vegetarian in winter

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Oct 28, 2012

The PANDAS puzzle: Can a common infection cause OCD in kids?

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