patriots 34, texans 31

Patriots win a Texas shootout

With imposing Texans lineman J.J. Watt bearing down on him, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (2 touchdowns, 1 interception) gets off a pass during the first quarter.

jessica rinaldi for the globe

Sunday’s victory in Houston broke a three-game road losing streak for New England, which hadn’t won away from Gillette Stadium since Sept. 29 in Atlanta.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/02/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/tombrady1201.jpg Tom Brady bails out defense

The Patriots quarterback did what he does best and saved the day at Reliant Stadium, with help from Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, and Stephen Gostkowski.

Tom Brady was well adjusted after the half, with 263 passing yards and five scoring drives.

Texans’ Antonio Smith accuses Patriots of ‘spying’

The defensive end said there was something fishy about the Patriots’ offensive adjustments in the second half, in which New England rallied to take a 34-31 win.

“Based on usage trends, the site will support more than 800,000 consumer visits per day,” said a report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Back end systems for HealthCare.gov not yet fixed

The systems are supposed to deliver consumer information to insurers, who are worried the repairs may not be completed in time.

Jeff Bezos.

Amazon testing drones for delivery, CEO tells ‘60 Minutes’

Jeff Bezos said the gadgets, known as octocopters, can carry as much as five pounds within a 10-mile radius of a fulfillment center.

Four people were killed after a Metro-North train derailed in the Bronx.

Identities of 4 killed in NYC train derailment released

The Metropolitan Transit Authority identified the victims killed after a commuter train derailed Sunday morning in the Bronx.

“Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker was killed Saturday night in a car crash north of Los Angeles.

Speed a factor in crash that killed actor, officials say

“Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker died Saturday when the car he was a passenger in crashed north of Los Angeles, his publicist said.

Opinion

TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/01/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/keane1201-1507--90x90.jpg Time to shop or, maybe, stop shopping

The notion of consumption for consumption’s sake seems at odds in a world where resources are scarce.

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Sunday Baseball Notes

Don’t bet against Red Sox GM Ben Cherington trading one pitcher and then acquiring another for depth.

Ben Cherington, Red Sox stick to plan while they can

The Red Sox model has already been tested and it’s already weeded out players Boston had some interest in, including Brian McCann.

Travel

World renowned Trunk Bay has a snorkeling trail.

St. John: the siren of the US Virgin Islands

Despite the fact that St. John has been “discovered” and has changed over the years, its essence remains the same.