MGM Resorts to enter Mass. casino sweepstakes
The casino developer will become a partner in a resort proposed for the small town of Brimfield.
Warren campaign reports formidable haul in last quarter
Democratic Senate contender Elizabeth Warren raised $5.7 million in the final three quarters of 2011 - nearly doubling Scott Brown’s fund-raising from the same period.
New England economy continues to grow slowly
The region’s economy shows modest hiring, despite political battles in Congress over the federal deficit, according to a Federal Reserve survey of companies released today.
Santorum makes his case in South Carolina
Republican candidate Rick Santorum met with voters today in South Carolina, saying that the state “is open for anyone.”
Peter Simon
Exclusive Thursday Preview | BOOK REVIEW
‘More Room in a Broken Heart’ by Stephen Davis
Despite protests to the book on Carly Simon’s website, the biography appears largely rendered out of love and respect for Simon and her legacy.
Exclusive Thursday Preview | Style
Boston fashion icon Maggie Trichon steps down
After 30 years at the heart of the city’s modeling scene, the agency maven is bowing out.
MAVERICKS 90, CELTICS 85
Celtics fall short
The Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points, driving past Kevin Garnett for the go-ahead layup with 5.1 seconds left and leading Dallas to a 90-85 victory over Boston.
“It’s like a box of chocolates every week. You don’t know what you’re going to get.”
Rick Santorum, campaigning in South Carolina
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Columnists
Metro
Snow heads to Mass. tonight
A storm will bring a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across Central and Western Massachusetts overnight, dropping up to 8 inches of snow in some areas.
Business
Bigger (and smarter) is mantra at Consumer Electronics Show
This year’s show features sleek new computers, a bold bet on a risky new TV technology, and a last stand in smartphones from a company not used to losing.
Politics
Mitt Romney moves his campaign to South Carolina
After his victory in the New Hampshire primary, Mitt Romney brought his campaign to the capital city of South Carolina today.
Nation & World
Iranian nuclear expert killed by bomb blast
Iran immediately blamed Israel and the US for the killing, which is at least the fourth targeted hit on a nuclear expert in two years.
Sports
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Is Brad Marchand a dirty player?
Marchand has developed a reputation around the NHL as a dirty player. Bob Ryan and Christopher L. Gasper debate whether that’s deserved.
Food and dining
G COVER
8 hot restaurant trends for 2012 from Boston-area chefs
In Boston, 2011 was a year of upscale Mexican restaurants and food trucks, with a continued emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients. What will this year look like on the table?
Arts
MOVIE REVIEW
The Klezmatics’ entertaining story
In this entertaining documentary, the show-business cliches of the band’s story are transcended by its members’ feisty personalities and skilled, joyful Yiddish music.
Opinion
“Conservative insurgents rarely win the GOP presidential nomination. The nod almost always goes to the party establishment’s candidate.”
Jeff Jacoby
Ideas
To critics, the very notion of a ‘culture-bound illness’ is an outdated relic from the days of European empires.
Latif Nasser on psychiatry’s struggle with “culture-bound syndromes”