Child porn victims seek restitution
A growing number of victims are seeking financial damages from those who collected pictures and videos depicting their abuse.
MBTA wants funding; no cuts, fare hikes for now
T officials will wait until at least March before looking at possible fare increases or service cuts.
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Reid slams Boehner as fiscal cliff looms
Senate majority leader Harry Reid accused House Speaker John Boehner of acting in dictatorial ways that prevent a solution.
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Foxwoods to fight for Bay State clientele
The resort casino in Connecticut is striving to keep its Mass. customers as the Bay State continues on the path toward having casinos of its own.
Cabinet nod could be next for Harvard’s Ashton Carter
The leading national security strategist, a top lieutenant to the past two secretaries of defense, may be the next in line for the top job.
Joan Vennochi
Respect for Menino and the status quo
Mayor Menino’s body may be weak after dealing with a recent illness, but so far there are no public signs of declining political muscle.
NHL lockout is being felt beyond Bruins’ ice
From parking lots to even youth leagues, the NHL’s third work stoppage in 19 seasons is taking a toll that mounts with each passing day.
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Sports
Red Sox close the deal for Joel Hanrahan
The Red Sox completed a six-player trade with the Pirates, obtaining the closer and infielder Brock Holt for reliever Mark Melancon and three prospects.
Metro
City finds shedding pounds tough
A citywide weight-loss campaign launched by the Boston Public Health Commission in April is far from hitting the mark.
Columnists
Nation & World
EPA chief Lisa Jackson announces resignation
Jackson, the agency’s first black administrator, often faced resistance from Republicans about the EPA’s rules.
Politics
Obama, Senate to resume talks on fiscal crisis
The president and Senate members will launch an effort to avert more than a half-trillion dollars in tax increases and spending cuts.
Business
Crowdfunding rules missing as SEC deadline nears
Some in the nascent equity crowdfunding industry worry it could be 2014 before their line of business becomes legal.
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.
Style
Bargain Bin
Let the post-holiday shopping sales begin
Ami Albernaz spotlights sales and specials at area stores and shops.
