Christmas arrives, and a church is born in Natick
Christmas Eve was the first official service for the Common Street Community Church, which had held eight weeks of informal gatherings.
Light snow for Christmas, but bigger storm on way
Forecasters said today’s snow would only bring a dusting to the Boston area, but a new storm will begin late Wednesday.
Globe Santa
Globe Santa, friends bring joy to many
This year, 49,147 children across 189 Mass. cities and towns will open Christmas gifts from Globe Santa, thanks to thousands of heartfelt donations.
Kevin Cullen
Family looking for a place to stay
Family looking for a place to stayThe Christmas story is essentially about a road trip, about a family finding themselves with no place to stay. That’s where the Moldenhauers are right now.
FARAH STOCKMAN
The crucial act of forgiveness
Christmas marks the birth of Jesus, who taught the importance of forgiveness for us — and each other. But the roots of forgiveness are universal.
Obituary
Jack Klugman, star of ‘Odd Couple,’ dies at 90
Klugman, the craggy-faced actor and who was loved by millions as the messy one in “The Odd Couple,” died Monday.
Movie Review
Epic ‘Les Misérables’ runs out of steam
After 2 1/2 hours, the movie becomes a bowl of trail mix — you’re picking out the nuts you don’t like.
Movie Review
‘Parental Guidance’ is a family movie — sort of
The combination of Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, and Marisa Tomei makes a bad family movie less terrible
Movie Review
Tarantino blows up the spaghetti western in ‘Django Unchained’
Quentin Tarantino’s clear-eyed and completely out of its mind exploitation western refuses to cheapen the atrocity of its subject.
‘Wounded Warrior’ soldiers on, touching lives
Army veteran Greg Reynolds lost his arm in a horrific motorcycle accident. Now he inspires other wounded veterans by playing softball with the Wounded Warriors.
Student travels a rough road to White House
The story of 18-year-old Romario Accime is about poverty and chance, and it involves a public school that wouldn’t let him sink, and a rarefied museum.
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Sports
Patriots still in the running for a playoff bye
With one week remaining in the season, the No. 1 slot in the AFC is unexpectedly very much in play for the Broncos and Patriots.
Metro
Edward M. Kennedy Jr. will not run for Senate
The decision by the son of the longtime senator could set up an ugly primary fight for Democrats.
Columnists
Nation & World
Four N.Y. firefighters shot responding to blaze
Four firefighters were shot — two fatally — after apparently being lured to an early morning blaze in Webster, N.Y.
Politics
Political Notebook
Presidential historians send mixed message to Obama
In the coming months, the president will have to decide where to be ambitious, where to be cautious, and where to buy time.
Business
Returning a holiday gift? Know the store’s rules
Before making a return, check the store’s policy on its website. Every retailer has its own policy.
Arts
Movie Review
Epic ‘Les Misérables’ runs out of steam
After 2 1/2 hours, the movie becomes a bowl of trail mix — you’re picking out the nuts you don’t like.
Lifestyle
Q & A
Defending civil liberties rarely a model union
Anthony Romero, 47, is the first Latino and first openly gay man to head the American Civil Liberties Union.
