Brown reverses position on assault weapons ban
Senator Scott Brown said he now supports a federal assault weapons ban after the shooting in Newtown.
Latest news
Obama promises gun control proposal by Jan.
Obama promises gun control proposal by Jan.President Obama pressed lawmakers to quickly reinstate a ban on assault weapons and close loopholes on background checks and high-capacity clips.
Connecticut school shootings
Funerals held in Newtown for third day
Funerals held in Newtown for third dayA 7-year-old boy who dreamed of being a firefighter and a heroic first-grade teacher were among the victims laid to rest on Wednesday.
Judge awards more than $700,000 to Kosilek’s lawyers
The lawyers represented Michelle Kosilek, the convicted murderer who sued the state for a sex change operation.
Celtics 103, Cavaliers 91
Pierce’s 40 points help Celtics prevail
Paul Pierce hit six 3-pointers as the Celtics returned to the TD Garden and ended a three-game road losing streak.
BILL GREENE/GLOBE STAFF
style
Buddies hit it big with their preppy activewear
These 24-year-old friends and budding fashion entrepreneurs are continuing to find their niche, currently with preppy activewear.
_SOWK_007[1]copy[1]-2477--90x90.jpg)
A bar like no other bar
The Belmont Club is one of the the best bars in Massachusetts, where the drinks are cheap and everyone is treated like a regular.
68 Blocks: Life, death, hope | Part 4
Pushing back against the tide
Pushing back against the tideMayhem has a kind of momentum; it can be exhausting to resist. In Bowdoin-Geneva, an anticrime effort flops. And Big Nate explodes. But the peace festival rocks, and a son in jail has started to pray.
Graphic
Surveying Bowdoin-Geneva youth
The Globe surveyed a sample of youths aged 11-19 about their attitudes toward school, community, and violence.
Cookie recipesGlobe exclusives
Sports
Ryan Dempster ready to win with Red Sox
The team introduced its newest starting pitcher after he officially signed on Wednesday. Dempster said he believes the Red Sox can win right away.
Metro
Dorchester man accused of running prostitution ring
Michael Leoney could go to prison for up to 20 years under the state’s new human trafficking laws.
Columnists
Nation & World
Robert Bork, 85; his Supreme Court nomination led to bitter battle
The fight over Mr. Bork’s confirmation became a flashpoint in the culture wars between post-’60s liberalism and a resurgent conservatism.
Politics
Obama urges deal on fiscal cliff
The White House has threatened to veto House Speaker John Boehner’s backup plan for averting the fiscal cliff.
Business
Upper Crust pizza chain leases sold at bankruptcy auction
A private equity firm and lawyer appear to have won leases for several of the chain’s closed stores.
Arts
Jacob’s Pillow announces 2013 season
The festival revealed Wednesday that 2013 will include ballet, hip-hop, and some works that might not be called dance.
Food & dining
From our cookie jar to yours
We’ve written a new e-book featuring 20 cookie recipes. Here are five of our favorites, which we offer with good cheer.
