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Syrian rebels capture air base, kill 8 children

The capture is considered a ‘‘blow to the morale of the regime’’ since it is near President Bashar Assad’s seat of power.

Climate forum asks ‘What if Sandy hit Mass.?’

“We have to put in place measures that will protect us,” said US Representative Edward Markey at a forum at Faneuil Hall Sunday.

Celtics outlast Magic in OT

The Celtics won their second straight and earned their sixth consecutive win over the Magic, 116-110.

Up to an inch of snow predicted for Tuesday

The National Weather Service revised their prediction of 2-4 inches from earlier today.

Ten-month-old Amara plays at home in Billerica with mom Kate Mazzola and her surrogate, Courtneylee Martinez.

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A lasting surrogacy bond

Kate Mazzola needed help to overcome infertility and realize her dream of having a baby. And then that surrogate aided her in ways she could have never predicted.

Sunday Basketball Notes

Spurs have adjusted as they have aged

With Tim Duncan getting older, Tony Parker in his prime, and Manu Ginobili a perimeter maven, San Antonio has emphasized offense more.

Sunday Hockey Notes

Victory is there — now NHL owners need to claim it

By agreeing to a 50/50 split in revenue, the NHL Players Association is giving significant ground in the struggle to forge a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Christina and Tony Loftis of Wayland are sharing what they have learned about using social media to find runaways.

Runaway’s parents seek to help others

Masterpieces on loan leave MFA walls lacking

Jets owner Woody Johnson has to first decide whether he believes in Rex Ryan as a coach.

Sunday Football Notes

Here is how the Jets can get back on course

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Lindsay Bogar (left), Rachel Shepard, and Lexi Swartz frolicked in the snow on Loon Mountain on Saturday in Lincoln, N.H.

Will the New England ski season fall short again?

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A lasting surrogacy bond

10 holiday TV movies: the real and the surreal

Isabelle Huppert, Kris Kristofferson in “Heaven’s Gate.”

Ty Burr revisits ‘Heaven’s Gate’

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‘Flight Behavior’ by Barbara Kingsolver

Blake Boston became a Web sensation when his photo as a teenager was posted online, followed quickly by ridicule.

The Internet’s Favorite punching bag

After a 2007 Second City performance of “Between Barack and a Hard Place,” the cast posed with (back row, center to right) Michelle Obama and her sister- and brother-in-law, Maya Soetoro-Ng and Konrad Ng.

Critic’s Notebook

In gratitude for Michelle Obama’s applause

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Music blogger Ryan Spaulding takes to the airwaves

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While Kevin Garnett (above) and Paul Pierce have been perennial All-Stars, their ability to take over games has waned as years have passed.

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce need bench help

The Celtics have star power, but not the type where the complementary pieces can be passive.

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Inspectors stood in debris Saturday at the site of the Springfield explosion.

Springfield blast caused by human error, officials say

The blast occurred when a utility worker punctured a gas line, setting off an explosion that leveled one building, damaged dozens of others, and injured at least 19 people.