Rush hour extends to both sides of Route 128/Interstate 95 near the commuter artery?s junction with Route 2.

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Growth along Route 128 and I-495 brings more jobs ? and traffic

The Route 128 and Interstate 495 corridors are booming once again, spinning off thousands of new jobs.

As Baker enters office, economic challenges await

Governor-elect Charlie Baker will have an array of economic issues to contend with, from high housing costs to inequality.

Dennis man charged in fatal Yarmouth crash

Police said the driver was allegedly intoxicated in a one-car crash that killed a passenger, a 28-year-old Harwich man.

Dog that disappeared returns to Dorchester home

A rescue dog that was apparently taken from a World War II veteran?s Dorchester yard on Christmas Day was returned unharmed.

North Korea blames Internet outage on US

North Korea reacted to the disruption in its Internet service and said President Obama was behind the release of ?The Interview.?

State campaign contributions set to double

Beginning Jan. 1, candidates can raise $1,000 per year from individuals, double the current limit of $500.

Hundreds of Mass. police officers in N.Y. for slain officer?s funeral

12/27/14 New York, Boston Police attend funeral for Rafael Ramos a New York City police officer,killed in the line of duty.

Thousands of people, including police from Mass., attended the funeral of Rafael Ramos, one of two New York officers who were slain last week.

From left: Sophia, Jung, and Charles Starrett play D&D at home.

Dungeons & Dragons strikes back

After a period of decline, the iconic game shows signs of revival thanks to an update and a greater diversity of players.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) points out the defense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Up-tempo offense helps Patriots get up to speed

Hitting the gas on offense has been beneficial for the Patriots when they?ve correctly picked their spots.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls a play against the New York Jets during a game at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Tom Brady is a bargain at quarterback

Brady?s current contract ranks him 17th among NFL quarterbacks in average annual value.

Rachel Gerber leads her team the

Adult volleyball leagues on the rise in Greater Boston

A number of programs and facilities offer competitive play nearly every day of the week.

Game-day routines crucial for Boston-area sports figures

From downing shots of espresso to taking in bags of IV fluids, 12 local pro athletes and coaches share their pre-game rituals.

Wine lovers, vineyards await new shipping rules

Starting Jan. 1, out-of-state wineries can more easily ship wine directly to Mass. consumers.

Ty Burr

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The movies that seemed to matter most in 2014 concerned characters who are their own worst enemies.

Opinion

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/12/26/BostonGlobe.com/BCOM/Images/7.jpg What Santa forgot to bring this year

World peace, religious tolerance, and an end to global poverty, hunger, and disease were not under anyone?s tree.

The Big Picture

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Seasonal lights

Around the world, nights look brighter this time of year and illuminations of all kinds help celebrate holidays or festivities.