As budget deadline nears, House plans Sunday session
The House will hold its first Sunday session in more than two years as lawmakers seek to keep the country from tumbling over the fiscal cliff.
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Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf has died
Schwarzkopf, 78, who commanded the US-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991, died Thursday.
Markey declares candidacy in Senate special election
Markey declares candidacy in Senate special electionUS Representative Edward Markey could face the recently defeated Senator Scott Brown in the race for John Kerry’s Senate seat.
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Celtics vs. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
Celtics facing a test in West coast road trip
A nationally televised game against the league-leading Clippers Thursday will give the Celtics a good idea of where they stand and where they can go.
Movie Review
In ‘Not Fade Away,’ a Jersey memoir set to music
This is “Sopranos” creator David Chase’s fictionalized memoir of growing up a rock-loving teenager in suburban New Jersey.
10 worst Boston sports losses of 2012
Disappointment was heavy for Boston’s professional sports teams in 2012, from the Red Sox’ woes to the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss. But which were the worst defeats?
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Bill Russell’s career
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Bill Russell’s careerThe Celtics’ Bill Russell defended personal dignity in the face of institutionalized racism in society as aggressively as he defended the basket on the court.
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Sports
Doc Rivers laments firing of Avery Johnson by Nets
Rivers, whose Celtics beat the Nets on Christmas Day, said he was surprised the team fired his close friend Avery Johnson as coach.
Metro
Snow blankets Central, Western Mass.; the coast gets soaked
A rush of frigid air could move into the state this afternoon, turning pools of rain into dangerous patches of ice for the evening commute.
Columnists
Nation & World
Putin says he will sign anti-US adoptions bill
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he “intends to sign” a controversial bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
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
Ex-Upper Crust workers object to bidder with alleged ties to founder
A lawyer representing former workers urged a bankruptcy court not to approve the sale of four stores to a bidder with alleged ties to the company founder.
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.
