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Charges filed in Nativity vandalism

Charges have been filed against a person who allegedly vandalized a Haverhill church on Christmas Day by replacing a statue of the baby Jesus at a Nativity scene with a severed pig’s head, authorities said Tuesday.

Exposure alleged at Revere Catholic school

A worker was placed on leave, and the parish pastor and two employees resigned after failing to promptly report the incident.

Federal judge set to reduce court role

US District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock’s semi-retirement creates a new vacancy on a federal bench that has undergone a sweeping makeover.

Nearly a century later, structural flaw in molasses tank revealed

A study has shed new light on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, finding that the tank was stressed well beyond capacity.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

Journey from addiction to redemption is inspiring

Sadly, the story of addiction is hardly unusual, particularly amid the epidemic of overdose and death that has now become a staple of our local news cycle.

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Rescue workers and volunteers struggled to pull victims from the deadly, sticky mess.

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Nearly a century later, structural flaw in molasses tank revealed

A study has shed new light on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, finding that the tank was stressed well beyond capacity.

THOMAS FARRAGHER

Journey from addiction to redemption is inspiring

Sadly, the story of addiction is hardly unusual, particularly amid the epidemic of overdose and death that has now become a staple of our local news cycle.

Baker names gas tax advocate as transit chief

Stephanie Pollack, a policy analyst at Northeastern University’s Dukakis Center, has been a frequent advocate for raising the gas tax.

Aaron Hernandez was arraigned on charges of murder and weapons violations in June, 2013.

Hernandez jury pool asked if they’re Patriots fans

Potential jurors were asked if they had attended Patriots games in the past and about their views on Hernandez’s tattoos.

Norman Porter turned to victims’ families who attended his parole hearing to offer an apology.

Board pondering parole in 1960 slaying

Norman Porter Jr., who spent 20 years as a fugitive after being convicted of two murders, apologized to the families of his victims.

Aaron Hernandez on trial

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The former Patriots tight end is charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, whose body was found near Hernandez’s home.

US v. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his now-deceased brother, Tamerlan, allegedly set off explosives at the Boston Marathon.

Obituaries

Mr. Segal offered to work for free at a radio station in Cambridge to get started.

Harold Segal, at 96; boosted radio with knack for promotions

Mr. Segal owned several radio stations and was part of the first class of inductees to the Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Kevin Cullen

Cullen is a columnist for the Metro section who previously wrote for the Foreign desk and Spotlight team. His column appears Tuesdays and Sundays.

Thomas Farragher

Farragher is a Globe columnist and associate editor. He spent eight years as editor of the Spotlight Team. His columns appear Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Boston's 2024 Olympic bid

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Boston will compete with cities from around the world as it seeks to host the Summer Games in nine years.

Data desk

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Yes, we write software and design websites. But the New England economy chugged along for almost 400 years on the strength of other products.

Boston homicide map

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Information about victims of homicides in Boston in 2014.

Globe Investigations

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Read recent stories and ongoing investigations from the Globe’s journalists.

Coverage of Thomas Menino

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Globe coverage of former Mayor Thomas Menino’s life and legacy.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/12/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/BG_Moments_final2-7646.jpg Fourteen political moments of 2014

A mysterious fisherman. A geography blunder. A change of the guard at City Hall. Here’s a look at some of the top political moments of 2014.