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A passenger train derailed in the Bronx, coming to rest just inches from the water and leaving four people dead and 63 injured, authorities said.
The cornerstone of the Affordable Care Act is showing fewer errors and works most of the time, a White House official said.
Globe File 1982
In an article adapted from a new biography on the Red Sox legend, more is revealed about his last hours, and his son’s hope that Teddy Ballgame would one day live again.
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Patriots at Texans, 1 p.m. (CBS)
The Patriots are 31st in the NFL against the run; they allow 139.7 rushing yards per game, ahead of only the Bears (145.2).
Broken City
Bipartisan group finds bridges hard to buildNo Labels brings together lawmakers of diverse ideological stripes to find solutions, but its effectiveness is questioned.
ART REVIEW
‘Impressionists on the Water’ at Peabody Essex Museum“Impressionists on the Water” delves into the often surprising connections between the Impressionists and their watery subjects.
Scallops giving New Bedford fishermen a welcome breakUnlike other ports around the country, New Bedford is flush with money from the richest fishery in the nation — sea scallops.
Globe magazine
In between the closings and the canceled wedding, the unpaid bills and the ugly lawsuits, Boston’s biggest chef seemed to lose interest in the city that made him famous.
TOM KEANE
Time to shop or, maybe, stop shoppingThe notion of consumption for consumption’s sake seems at odds in a world where resources are scarce.
The Bruins are 9-0-2 in their last 11 home games, last losing in regulation on Causeway Street Oct. 26 to the Devils.
Some found the small business offerings a much more appealing option than the early morning scrum of Black Friday.
Across the country, a growing number of veterinarians are offering hospice care.
HealthCare.gov, which the Obama administration promised would “function smoothly” for most by Nov. 30, remains a work in progress.
Winter is fast approaching. Slice your energy bills without sacrificing comfort.
An accomplished if rather stiff performance of “The Messiah” was given by the venerable Handel and Haydn Society.
When you head to low-key, laid-back Kingfield, leave the Bogner ski wear at home.
One of Britain’s leading historians reexamines Winston Churchill through the words of his wartime addresses.
Globe Talk | Dec. 4
A conversation with author Tom PerrottaThe best-selling author of “Little Children” discusses his craft with the Globe’s new book critic, Matthew Gilbert.
