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Springfield blast caused by human error, officials say

The blast occurred when a utility worker punctured a gas line, setting off an explosion that leveled one building, damaged dozens of others, and injured at least 19 people.

Spaziani is fired as Boston College football coach

Spaziani was let go a day after one of the worst seasons in the history of BC’s football program ended.

Boston area could see up to 4 inches of snow Tuesday

Eastern and central Mass. can expect 2 to 4 inches of snow from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, forecasters said.

Resistance emerges in Egypt against Morsi

A battle is escalating between Egypt’s Islamist leaders and the judiciary over broad powers President Mohammed Morsi claimed for himself.

112 killed in fire at Bangladesh garment factory

The blaze broke out in a seven-story factory and killed at least 112 people, authorities said.

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pop music

Music blogger Ryan Spaulding takes to the airwaves

“The Bubbler,” the first such program in New England hosted by a music blogger, is a valentine to the various independent artists making music across the region.

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A lasting surrogacy bond

Kate Mazzola needed help to overcome infertility and realize her dream of having a baby. And then that surrogate aided her in ways she could have never predicted.

movies

A classical music critic’s take on ‘Mahler on the Couch’

Examining the enduring genre of the composer biopic.

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An uncommon influence

To understand Skakespeare, look at this strange and powerful 450-year-old book, an English scholar says.

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.

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Craftboston Holiday in the Boston Center for the Arts

Craftboston Holiday at the Cyclorama in the Boston Center for the Arts, December 7-9, 2012

Globe exclusives

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

Runaway’s parents seek to help others

Masterpieces on loan leave MFA walls lacking

Jets owner Woody Johnson has to first decide whether he believes in Rex Ryan as a coach.

Sunday Football Notes

Here is how the Jets can get back on course

How to donate to Globe Santa

Lindsay Bogar (left), Rachel Shepard, and Lexi Swartz frolicked in the snow on Loon Mountain on Saturday in Lincoln, N.H.

Will the New England ski season fall short again?

Ten-month-old Amara plays at home in Billerica with mom Kate Mazzola and her surrogate, Courtneylee Martinez.

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A lasting surrogacy bond

George Wendt and Shelley Long

10 holiday TV movies: the real and the surreal

Isabelle Huppert, Kris Kristofferson in “Heaven’s Gate.”

Ty Burr revisits ‘Heaven’s Gate’

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

Sports

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While Kevin Garnett (above) and Paul Pierce have been perennial All-Stars, their ability to take over games has waned as years have passed.

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce need bench help

The Celtics have star power, but not the type where the complementary pieces can be passive.

Metro

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Disparity in mass transit “is something that’s been around a long time,” said RonHenry (left), waiting with John Owens at Dudley Station in Roxbury. They said crowded buses were slow buses. “As soon as school starts,” Owens said, “that’s when the buses get ridiculous.”

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.

Columnists

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stepped in for the concussed Alex Smith and was brilliant.

Christopher L. Gasper

Fact is, injuries can cost you a job in sports

Jeff Jacoby

Warren’s welcome farm-subsidy stance

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray

Joan Vennochi

Tim Murray’s delusional ambitions

Beverly Beckham

Ken Burns’s Christmas present for all

The Boston Innovation Center, now being built on Northern Avenue, is set to open in the spring. It will be the first structure in Seaport Square.

Innovation Economy

Innovation Center must make effort to energize Seaport

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

Nation & World

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Ismail Haniyeh, prime minister of Gaza, talked with residents Sunday.

Gaza cleric lends support to truce

A leading Islamic cleric in the Gaza Strip has ruled it a sin to violate the recent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Politics

Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic leader, says he will move on the first day of the 113th Congress to diminish the power of Republicans to obstruct legislation.

As gridlock continues, Senate looks to rules change

The first fight of the next Senate is not likely to be over policy, but rather over how and whether to change the legislative quagmire of the body.

Business

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On the Hot Seat

Roger Dow, chief executive, US Travel Association.

Travel is serious business, trade group says

The Globe recently spoke with Roger Dow, chief executive of the US Travel Association trade group.

Arts

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George Wendt and Shelley Long

10 holiday TV movies: the real and the surreal

Here are 10 holiday movies. Five are fake, five are scheduled between now and Christmas. You decide which ones will actually air.

Books

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Waves from Hurricane Sandy lashed the coast in Scituate last month. Half the world lives within 120 miles of the sea,

‘The Human Shore’ by John R. Gillis and ‘Among the Islands’ by Tim Flannery

It is strange to read both of these books in the wake of both Hurricane Sandy and the presidential election.

Travel

Layovers | The city

Dim sum at Lin Heung Tea House.

Making the most of a Hong Kong layover

Sampling Hong Kong’s cuisine and night life over two 10-hour layovers that bookend an Asia trip.

Magazine

The cover for the November 25 2012 issue

Nov 25, 2012

A lasting surrogacy bond

The cover for the November 18 2012 issue

Nov 18, 2012

7 holiday styles that shine

The cover for the November 11 2012 issue

Nov 11, 2012

Vacation options for single seniors and gays and lesbians

The cover for the November 4 2012 issue

Nov 4, 2012

How to be a New England vegetarian in winter

Opinion

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