Some fear budget deal will reopen Pentagon spigot

Lawmakers in December reversed $32 billion in defense sequester cuts that would have taken hold over the next two years.

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America’s immigration impasse is a daily, dispiriting fact of life in Mattawa, Wash., and many places where noncitizens abound.

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Civil libertarians say an upward trend in shootings by police is alarming at a time when overall crime is down.

Russia under Putin undercuts Olympic spirit, Romney says

Mitt Romney said Russia’s slide from democracy and frayed foreign relations threaten the spirit of the Olympic games.

Iraqi security forces gathered Sunday at the site of a militant bombing in central Baghdad.

Bombings in Baghdad kill at least 20

The assaults were the latest by militants, who have been fighting Iraqi security forces and the allied tribes in country’s west.

In selecting Boston College’s Conte Forum for his Monday morning inauguration, Mayor-elect Martin J. Walsh has placed it 6 miles from City Hall, the furthest ever.

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Walsh’s choice of inaugural venue breaks with tradition

In selecting BC’s Conte Forum, Mayor-elect Martin Walsh has placed the event 6 miles from City Hall, the furthest ever.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino paused after calling Martin J. Walsh after his victory in November’s mayoral election.

Letting go is hard for Menino

Everywhere he looks, Thomas Menino sees the imprint of his 20-year mayoralty. He leaves office Monday with precious few regrets.

The Blue Jays strangely crumbled after being anointed the one to beat in 2013.

Sunday Baseball Notes

Blue Jays have lot of making up to do after last season

The Toronto Blue Jays strangely crumbled after being anointed the one to beat in 2013.

Amanda and David Senft at Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield.

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Charmed, I’m sure

Sweetness, romance, and miles of style make a storybook Berkshires celebration.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

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After the case of a missing Fitchburg boy, an independent review of Massachusetts policy is more than warranted.

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Overseas Highway in Florida.

Five fabulous US scenic drives

From North Carolina’s Outer Banks to California’s Pacific Coast Highway, five roads worth taking.