Former US Senator Edward W. Brooke dies at 95
Edward Brooke at a press conference in 1966.

The Massachusetts Republican was the first African-American to be elected to the US Senate since Reconstruction.

In this April 15, 2013 file photo, medical workers aid injured people at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Appeals court won?t intervene in Marathon bombing trial

The highly anticipated trial will begin with jury selections Monday.

Snow and freezing rain heading into the state tonight

Flakes and freezing rain can be expected later today, but will melt away by tomorrow afternoon.

Nashua mother charged in death of 3-year-old daughter

Katlyn Marin, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for ?causing death by assaulting? her daughter, Brielle Gage.

Police officers arrived at the Aievoli Funeral Home ahead of the wake for Wenjian Liu.

Line forms early for NYPD officer Wenjian Liu?s wake

Mayor Bill de Blasio was among those who attended the wake of the second NYC police officer killed in an ambush shooting.

Hard-to-solve gang killings push down city clearance rate

Outdoor shootings committed under the cover of darkness are the most difficult type of killing to solve, the Suffolk DA said.

Michael Jacobs, an infectious diseases consultant at the London hospital, said that the next few days would be crucial for Cafferkey.

British nurse with Ebola in critical condition

The condition of Pauline Cafferkey has gradually deteriorated over the past two days, according to the Royal Free Hospital.

Kindergarteners head outside at the South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, which has students through 12th grade.

Jonathan Wiggs/ Globe Staff

New administration can expect wide debate on charter schools

Governor-elect Charlie Baker is coming into office at a time when community leaders are hoping he can meet their needs on schools.

The 119 Gallery in Lowell shows some of the city's most avant-garde work, including art in digital media.

Travel

Lowell is a city of canals and culture

The city?s canalside walkways showcase red brick mills and waterway engineering that powered the engines of industry.

Kyle Turris scored in the first period for Ottawa.

SENATORS 3, BRUINS 2 (OT)

Senators down Bruins in overtime

Bobby Ryan scored in overtime to give Ottawa the victory.

The 49ers and Falcons have shown interest in Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Which NFL teams are talking with Josh McDaniels?

The Patriots? offensive coordinator is having a busy weekend interviewing for head coaching jobs.

After about six months of online dating, Sue Liang is more than a little disillusioned. ?Sometimes, I get so tired of it. It?s so hard to tell if someone?s really genuine, or what they?re looking for,? she says.

Online dating disappointments emerge despite advances

There remains a significant number of singles who say they were underwhelmed or even painfully disappointed by the experience.

Pedro Martinez has a book coming out this year that he co-authored with Michael Silverman.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

This is the Year of Pedro, and other thoughts

The Globe columnist offers his thoughts on Pedro Martinez, Rajon Rondo, and the College Football Playoff, among other things.

Diane Patrick says she hopes to eventually return to teaching.

Shirley Leung

Diane Patrick has made her role her own by opening up

The self-described reluctant first lady is leaving her post with a spring in her step.

Ismaaiyl Brinsley

Gunman who killed NYC officers had many identities

The truth of Ismaaiyl Brinsley?s life and violent end is probably less political than initially portrayed, friends and his mother said.

Opinion

Michael A. Cohen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/cohen-1118.jpg Mario Cuomo?s flat ?two cities? speech

His unapologetic liberalism may not have soared in 1984, but they might have been popular today with Americans concerned about inequality.

The Big Picture

John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

Globe photos of the month: December 2014

Photographers captured images of Boston protests and holiday events.