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Texans find the end zone

The Patriots had scored 17 straight points, and the Texans responded by covering 47 yards in five plays for a touchdown.

With a 47-yard reception in the 2d quarter, Wes Welker set the franchise record for postseason receptions with 59, passing Troy Brown.

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With a 47-yard reception in the 2d quarter, Wes Welker set the franchise record for postseason receptions with 59, passing Troy Brown.

New England Patriots running back Shane Vareen (34) celebrates with his teammate Michael Hoomanawanui after Vareen scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

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Running back Shane Vereen celebrated with Michael Hoomanawanui after Vereen scored a touchdown.

Vereen scored the Patriots' first and second touchdowns.

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Vereen scored the Patriots' first and second touchdowns.

Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) is chased by New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) on a 94-yard kickoff return during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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Texans free safety Danieal Manning was chased by Patriots free safety Devin McCourty on a 94-yard opening kickoff return.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yells as he runs onto the field before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Tom Brady yelled as he ran onto the field before the game.

Fans wait to enter Gillette Stadium before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Fans waited to enter Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady loosens up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Brady loosened up before the game.

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones stands in the end zone before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Chandler Jones stood in the end zone before the game.

Matt Ryan and Falcons defeat Seahawks

Falcons 30, Seahawks 28

Late field goal lifts Falcons over Seahawks

Former BC quarterback Matt Ryan threw two long passes to set up a game-winning field goal, sending the Falcons to the NFC title game.

Yvonne Abraham

As Mass. open seats loom, political fever infects all

Political Norovirus can be traced to a couple of sources: Senator John Kerry’s nomination for secretary of state, and the departure of Governor Deval Patrick in two years.

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Colin Powell says Hagel is ‘superbly qualified’ to lead Pentagon

The former secretary of state and chairman of the joint chiefs provided a resounding vote of support for Chuck Hagel as defense secretary.

NRA, lawmakers say Congress won’t ban assault weapons

The president of the National Rifle Association and lawmakers said they don’t think there is enough support in Congress to pass a new assault-weapons ban.

A supporter of deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak celebrated outside a High Court in Cairo after the court ordered a retrial of Mubarak.

Egypt court grants Mubarak appeal, orders retrial

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak had been convicted of failing to prevent the killing of hundreds of protesters during the uprising that toppled his regime.

President Obama is expected to lay out his plan in coming weeks, perhaps in his State of the Union address next month, administration officials said.

Obama crafting overhaul of immigration system

The president’s plans would include a path to citizenship, and would be included in one comprehensive bill, officials said.

John F. O’Brien, the longtime dean of New England Law in Boston.

New England Law head draws scrutiny for his pay

John F. O’Brien’s annual compensation of $867,00 may make him the highest paid law school dean in America.

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A giant tank in the North End collapsed and sent a wave of molasses through the streets of Boston, killing 21 people.

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Matthew O’Neill waited for a taxi after being treated for a broken arm at Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

21 states take aim at Mass. hospitals’ Medicare windfall
Employees at Bootstrap Compost, including Igor Kharitonenkov, make their own promotional materials out of recycled cardboard.

Your Next Job

Multimedia resumes can help you stand out
For his new series, “Edge of America,’’ Geoff Edgers jumps into the action to experience the things people around the country do for entertainment.

How I went from newspaper reporter to host of a TV show
Bobby Valentine does believe that “time will heal all wounds. These guys have received a slap on the wrist, but I think eventually those who should be there will be there.”

Sunday Baseball Notes

Bobby Valentine backs Mike Piazza, Pudge Rodriguez
Mayor Thomas Menino has all the comforts of home at the Parkman House, including his favorite chair.

Mayor Menino at home away from home
Because of his eye injury last October, Stephen Durant jokes, he now looks like a Bond villian.

Horrific injury an eye-opener for rugby player
To opponents, Kevin Garnett is a despised, unrelenting nuisance, using his full arsenal of mental tactics against even the most vulnerable of subjects.

Sunday Basketball Notes

Old mentor comes to defense of Kevin Garnett

Opinion | TOM KEANE

Pay more to go faster? Horrors!

movies

Having a devil of a time onscreen

10 pop acts that could make some noise in 2013

Bob Ryan

Baseball Hall of Fame voting process is fine

Jackie Bradley in 2012 was named the Red Sox’ minor league defensive player of the year.

Jackie Bradley could become central figure for Red Sox

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The Bruins hope Tyler Seguin’s production mirrors that of his stint in Switzerland.

Bruins expect Tyler Seguin to be at top of his game

The Bruins need Seguin to step up right away this season, and there is no reason to think he can’t meet that expectation.

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Dorchester House was one of several sites where large numbers turned out Saturday to get free flu shots.

Hundreds flock to clinics for flu shots

The day after officials announced that a Boston child who had the flu had died, residents were clamoring for free flu vaccinations.

Columnists

Yvonne Abraham

As Mass. open seats loom, political fever infects all

JOANNA WEISS

Talk about gun safety, not control
Manohar Lal Sharma is the lawyer for one of the accused in the gang rape trial in India.

JEFF JACOBY

A right to defend, but not an obligation
US District Judge Richard G. Stearns was an assistant US attorney in the period Whitey Bulger is said to have committed crimes.

Joan Vennochi

A fair trial for Bulger?

LAWRENCE HARMON

Cultural institutions need to pay up

SCOT LEHIGH

Gun safety: Put a price on it

Joan Wickersham

Hillary Clinton’s cookies
Dick Gephardt’s 1979 “Gephardt rule” enabled the House to raise the debt ceiling without a vote on it.

Joshua Green

How the House wrecked the ceiling

Kevin Cullen

A list far too long
Arian Foster and the Patriots will be back in Foxborough on Sunday.

Dan Shaughnessy

No offense, but the Texans simply can’t win
Shell’s runaway Arctic drilling vessel, Kulluk, sits grounded 40 miles southwest of Kodiak City, Alaska, last week.

JULIETTE KAYYEM

Shell’s Arctic troubles only buy time

Edward L. Glaeser

The urban innovation model

Nation & World

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Authorities must assess how to drain the Costa Concordia in order to remove it.

One year later, shipwreck remains in Italy

More time and money will be needed to remove the Costa Concordia cruise ship from the rocks off Tuscany.

Politics

To his allies, the presence of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary would repudiate the interventionist approach to foreign policy promoted by some in the Bush White House.

Hagel nomination revives debate over intervention limits

To his allies, the presence of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary would repudiate the interventionist approach to foreign policy promoted by some in the Bush White House.

Business

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Employers are able to find passive job seekers on LinkedIn, which helps in industries that have a hard time filling spots.

LinkedIn is now the preferred tool for recruiters

Employers are able to find passive job seekers on LinkedIn, which helps in industries that have a hard time filling spots.

Arts

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A hot casting demonstration at last year’s Glass Art Society Conference in Toledo, Ohio.

2013 Glass Art Society conference in Boston canceled

For the first time in 43 years, the Seattle-based Glass Art Society canceled its annual conference and told members, wait’ll next year.

Travel

Hilltop Nordic Center rents snowshoes as well as cross country skis.

Tramping the orchards and woods at a Berkshires winery

Plenty of good snow escapes lie within a three-hour drive that makes for a perfect one-day getaway.

Books

Book Review

In “Tenth of December,’’ George Saunders demonstrates his understanding of the human realm with skillful prose.

‘Tenth of December’ by George Saunders

In his bold and moving fourth collection of short stories, Saunders shows a new, more tender side.

Magazine

The cover for the January 13 2013 issue

Alfresco fabulous
The cover for the January 6 2013 issue

Best Boston Globe photos of the year, 2012
The cover for the December 23 2012 issue

Bostonians of the Year: Raisman and Harrison

The cover for the December 16 2012 issue

Best of the New: Diversions

Opinion

“I still believe it’s possible to separate reasonable gun owners from the hyperbole of the gun lobby.”

Joanna Weiss 

Ideas

“In places like Boston, boardinghouses were a key part of how 19th-century cities grew…and as Americans flock back into cities, they may offer some insights into where we’re going.”

Ruth Graham on the heyday of boardinghouses 

“All these people are writing stories about the mayor slowing down. This mayor’s not slowing down. I’ll still be as active as I was before this incident.”

Mayor Thomas M. Menino