Will Mass. home sales fade in 2014?

Higher mortgage rates and lower numbers of homes up for sale could put a damper on sales.

Police probe death of man found behind Norwood school

A dog walker discovered the main’s remains behind the middle school Wednesday evening.

California Democrat Henry A. Waxman.

Henry Waxman leaving US House

Waxman, whose 40 years in the House produced some of the most important legislation of the era, joins a growing list who are calling it quits.

US seeks $2.1b from Bank of America for bad loans

Prosecutors want the bank to make a payment based on its total revenue from the fraud instead of the profit it made.

Matthew Barrett, right, and his husband Ed Suplee.

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Rescinded job offer to test state laws on discrimination

Matthew Barrett of Dorchester said Fontbonne Academy in Milton withdrew a job offer after the school realized he was gay.

Scott Brown (left) moved to Rye, N.H., a year after losing his US Senate seat. Many suspected he would seek office there.

In N.H., GOP weary of waiting for Brown

New Hampshire Republicans have a message for Scott Brown: if he’s running for US Senate, he should get his truck in gear.

G Flex

Tech Lab

A curved phone, with flimsy features

When against the ear, the G Flex with its curved screen lies more naturally. But what of it? Who talks on the phone anyway?

The minister goes where the need is

From church to shelter to jail to graveside, the Rev. Laura Buchanan Ahart of United Baptist Church follows her midlife calling.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

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Deval Patrick is eloquent and persuasive, but the details of government require more than verbal finery.

Business

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Wonderful Pistachios will feature comedian Stephen Colbert in its ad this year.

Super Bowl ads show signs of maturity

Forget slapstick humor, corny gimmicks, and skimpy bikinis. In their place? Fully-clothed women, well-known celebrities, and more product information.

Arts

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Andris Nelsons and the BSO (pictured in 2011) will play three Carnegie Hall programs in April 2015.

Nelsons and BSO on Carnegie Hall schedule

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform three programs next season at Carnegie Hall under the baton of its incoming music director, Andris Nelsons.