Christie?s shifting positions become fodder for rivals

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at a campaign town hall meeting in Merrimack, New Hampshire, January 3, 2016. REUTERS/Katherine Taylor

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Chris Christie?s record shows that his positions have changed, depending on the electorate he wants to win over.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke during a campaign rally in Windham, N.H., Monday.

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Trump blasts ?Useless Leader? newspaper while in N.H.

On a trip to Windham, Donald Trump questioned Ted Cruz?s eligibility for the presidency and attacked the Union Leader newspaper.

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Grant Headley, accused of shooting a Boston police officer Friday, shouted out the accusation in Dorchester Municipal Court.

DraftKings gets another N.Y. reprieve

DraftKings and FanDuel can continue to offer their games while they appeal an order shutting them down for violating gambling laws in New York.

Mass. nannies face wage disparities, survey shows

A survey of nannies across the Boston area found a wide range in their hourly wages and a majority who are not paid the legal rate for overtime.

Firefighters battled a blaze at 130 Babson St., a 2 1/2-story wood-frame house and dentist office near Mattapan Square.

Boston Fire Dept.

Firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze near Mattapan Square

Firefighters are working to knock down the blaze at 130 Babson St., a 2 1/2-story wood-frame house and dentist office near Mattapan Square.

Boston luggage delivery firm allegedly violated antitrust laws

Luggage Forward created a monopoly by buying eight similar companies, a Texas competitor says.

The winning Powerball numbers were shown Saturday after being drawn in Tallahassee, Fla.

Boston lottery player wins $1m in Powerball near miss

A ticket sold at Clarendon Wine Co. in the Back Bay was one number away from the $949.8 million jackpot.

MBTA considers retirement incentives for some staff

Officials are considering a litany of options to shrink the MBTA?s deficit, including fare hikes, service cuts, and a retirement incentives program.

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Conservative justices seemed inclined to overrule a precedent that allows public-sector unions to collect mandatory fees from non-members.

Michael McCarthy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.

Pat Greenhouse/Globe staff

McCarthy?s lawyer says mother killed Bella Bond

Michael McCarthy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and was ordered held without bail.

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When politicians know what they are talking about, mentioning sports teams can help the candidates engage voters.

Opinion | Laurence H. Tribe

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There?s more than meets the eye in the ongoing dustup over whether Ted Cruz is eligible to serve as president.

01/11/16: Foxborough, MA: Patriots wide reciever Julian Edelman was on the practice field, and he is expected to be ready to return to the lineup on Saturday. The New England Patriots held their first practice session in preparation for Saturday's NFL Divisional Playoff game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:Patriots

Julian Edelman moving at full speed in Patriots practice

The receiver has been out since breaking his foot in Week 10, but is expected to play Saturday.

Patriots offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo faces a stern test in the playoffs with a line that has been hurt by injuries this season.

Patriots assistant Dave DeGuglielmo holds the line together

An undersized lineman in his own day, the offensive line coach is able to get the most out of his players.

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The Playboy Mansion is up for sale but longtime resident Hugh Hefner wants to stay put.

Letter

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?I suppose I didn?t look like the ?bloodthirsty gun nut? you thought I should be.?

David Bowie performing ?Rebel Rebel? at the Fleet Center in 2004.

JODI HILTON for the Boston Globe/file 2004

appreciation

Impressions of David Bowie

David Bowie was often characterized as a chameleon. But while chameleons may change colors to camouflage themselves, Bowie hardly aimed to blend in.

Commentary

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Ty Burr provides commentary on the life and career of the first star to consciously and wholly remake his persona on a regular basis.

Stat

Did David Bowie delay his death?

Some say people suffering from chronic illness can delay their demise by a few days. Could this have been the case for David Bowie?

The Golden Globe Awards

Eva Longoria.

Fashion

Stars stun on the red carpet

The Hollywood elite certainly showed fashion favoritism for white at Sunday?s awards show.

Fluto Shinzawa | Hockey Food

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After calling Shawarma Palace the best meal deal in the NHL, we took a reader?s suggestion to check out a rival.

Letter from the publisher

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Ground Game

ground game

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With about a month to go before the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, there is an emerging political dynamic in both sides.

Globe investigations

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A look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

Robert Galvan, who is on death row for murder, speaks to members of the media at the Adjustment Center yard during a tour of California?s Death Row at San Quentin State Prison.

Stephen Lam/Reuters

The Big Picture

On death row in San Quentin

A rare look at life on death row at San Quentin State Prison in California.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

BetaBoston

BetaBoston

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New Balance offers smartwatch at CES and Under Armour teams with IBM.

Crux

John L. Allen Jr. | ALL THINGS CATHOLIC

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In his first book as pope, Francis ponders what would have been the legacy the ?Smiling Pope,? had he lived.