Harvard bomb scare cancels exams, evacuates buildings

Three of the four campus buildings evacuated after a bomb threat this morning have now been cleared and deemed safe, officials said.

DA: Dorchester murder victim ambushed in car

The man killed in Dorchester early Saturday was ambushed in his car and forced to lie on the sidewalk before he was shot, a prosecutor said today in court.

More snow due

The region is expected to get more snow tomorrow, possibly enough to affect the Tuesday-afternoon commute, writes meteorologist Dave Epstein.

Sprints, smiles and Speedos

In what’s become an annual Boston holiday event, the Santa Speedo Run brought some underdressed runners together this weekend in the name of fun—and a good cause.

FDA proposes a ban on antibacterial soap

The ban could take effect if it can’t be proven that plain soap and water is just as effective for preventing the spread of infections, the agency said.

UpStairs on the Square site to add new restaurants

The legendary Cambridge restaurant, which closes at the end of the year, will reportedly have a new restaurant to take its place and open this spring.

Visuals take center stage at crazy dance party

CVLT is an elusive, semi-retired art and dance party that will pop up at Middlesex Lounge for tonight only.

Peter O’Toole, 1932—2013

Peter O’Toole, who died Saturday at the age of 81, was possibly the most charismatic, handsome, and gifted of his acting peers, writes Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr.

Cameron to shoot 3 'Avatar' sequels in New Zealand

The 2009 film, shot in New Zealand, won three Academy Awards and is the highest-grossing in history, making nearly $2.8 billion worldwide.

Local

Danvers High gets grant after teacher slaying

DANVERS, Mass. (AP) — Danvers High School will get nearly $50,000 in federal funds to help recover from the slaying of a popular teacher in October.

Nation

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $586 million

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $586 million on Monday amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, a jump that pushed the prize closer to the $656 million U.S. record set last year.

World

US, Manila ink pact to repair ash-covered cemetery

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. and Philippine officials signed an agreement Monday for Washington to restore a cemetery north of Manila where the graves of thousands of American service members and dependents have been covered in ash since Mount Pinatubo's 1991 eruption.

Education

Memorial for wounded Colorado student growing

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A memorial is growing for the 17-year-old girl critically wounded when she was shot by another student at her suburban Denver high school.

Ukraine Protests

Protests continued today in Kiev after President Viktor Yanukovych decided not to sign a pact with the European Union. Yanukovych's meeting with opposition leaders today...

Katherine Clark sworn in in time to vote on budget deal

Katherine Clark, surrounded by her new colleagues in the Massachusetts congressional delegation, was sworn into the House Thursday by Speaker John A. Boehner, replacing Senator...

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