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Rough looking commute ahead
It now looks like accumulating snow will reach easily to Route 128 and will try to push eastward into the coastal plain. (Boston.com, 3:05 p.m.)
Nor-easter to hinder cleanup from Sandy
State and utility officials in R.I. coastal towns are preparing for another round of potential power outages. (AP, 3:11 p.m.)
Dow falls nearly 313, largest drop of 2012
American voters returned a divided government to power and left investors worrying about tax increases and spending cuts. (AP, 4:40 p.m.)
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World reacts to Obama
As Americans went to sleep, much of the rest of the world was reacting to the reelection of President Obama.
In a hard-fought race, John Tierney defeated challenger Richard Tisei, who conceded 13 hours after The Associated Press called the Sixth Congressional District race for the incumbent. (Globe, 4:03 p.m.)
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Warren steps out
Elizabeth Warren spoke with commuters in South Boston this morning, pledging to work for middle class. (Globe, 12:26 p.m.) |
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- On Liberty This is Democracy | Discuss Obama wins 2nd term
Sports
Wizards at Celtics > in progress
Celtics get
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Doc Rivers continues to evaluate his team tonight in the fourth game of the season.
- Celtics hope Sullinger breaks the mold
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- Justin Upton on the market again
- Mets terminate Bay's contract
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- Brady hopes offense clicks vs. Bills
- Patriots-Bills a series gone wild
- Mazz: Belichick far from overrated
- Rex Ryan jokes about 'overrated' poll
- Wilbur: Big Papi a double attraction
Storm could bring 6 inches of snow to areas of Mass.
The nor'easter will be followed by a light glaze of ice that could turn Thursday's commute treacherous, forecasters said. (Globe)
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Red Sox free agent possibilities
They kept David Ortiz from hitting the open market, but the Red Sox lineup still has plenty of question marks. Here are some names they may scout for 2013.
Reelected, Obama now faces urgent task
President Obama must work with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that could send the country back into recession. (AP)
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Tierney takes 6th district congress race
Republican Richard Tisei has conceded defeat against incumbent Democrat John Tierney. (Globe)
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In the wake of US meningitis outbreak, Mass. pharmacy board head fired
James Coffey was fired and the state board's attorney was put on leave for allegedly ignoring a complaint on New England Compounding Center.
(Globe, 3:04 p.m.)
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Obama must push for a bargain
The president and Congress need to work together to avoid the upcoming fiscal cliff involving the expiration of tax cuts and automatic spending cuts.
Opinion | Brian McGrory
Wouldnt it be great
Wouldnt it be great if we learned a few lessons from the events that unfolded over the last year-and-a-half?
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Mitt Romney fails the trust test
Americans need to believe in a reliability in the person they send to the White House, and that was Romneys downfall.
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Mergers threaten creativity
Two big mergers of book publishers Random House and Penguin, and Walt Disney and Lucasfilm could mean a less diverse ecosystem of entertainment options.
Food
Its tailgate time. Cue the veggies
A Sunday afternoon game party or tailgating picnic should have a few nonmeat options, for the sake of the guests and for the sake of some waistlines
Many say theyll spend more on gifts
Boston-area consumers plan to to spend significantly more on gifts than other US shoppers this holiday season.
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Earthquake struck Guatemala
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Guatemala ravaging a small state near the Mexican border on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead, according to preliminary reports from the countrys president.
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After defeat, cloudy future ahead for Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney spent the past six years running for president. After his loss to President Obama, he'll have to chart a different course. What's next for the former Massachusetts governor?
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Busier airports for Thanksgiving
Americans can expect airports to be busier and planes to be fuller than ever, according to a forecast by the main trade association for US airlines two weeks ahead of the holiday.
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7 ways to say 'no way' to bank fees
After years of depositing their money in free checking accounts, consumers are reluctant to pay for these bank products.
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In Skyfall, James Bond fights irrelevance
Skyfall refers to James Bonds boyhood manor. But, really, its what Chicken Little calls his action thriller, not 007.
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Michelle Obama picked Kors for Election Night
As Michelle Obama stepped on stage with her husband in Chicago Wednesday morning, she accepted her role not only as first lady but fashion tastemaker for four more years.
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With Obama win, write-downs next?
Obama and Romney really did have two distinct approaches to dealing with the housing mess and backlog of foreclosures.
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