Zdeno Chara has blueprint for team leadership

With 6-foot-9-inch defenseman Zdeno Chara leading the way, the Bruins have advanced to the Stanley Cup final twice in the last three seasons.

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The Bruins captain long ago learned what the Miami Dolphins failed to see: Even in pro sports, a healthy, respectful work culture is important.

The tipping point in Sunday night’s game: A punt deflected off the Broncos’ Tony Carter and was recovered by special teamer Nate Ebner.

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How are Patriots able to be so clutch?

In many NFL cities fans watch games waiting for their team’s inevitable doom. Only in New England do the good guys keep finding ways to come out on top.

An aerial view of Suffolk Downs, which straddles the Boston-Revere border. Its owners are considering a casino that would be sited on the Revere portion of the property.

Mohegan Sun may join bid for Suffolk Downs casino

Mohegan has emerged as a leading contender to join a possible Suffolk Downs casino bid in Revere, said Mayor Dan Rizzo of Revere.

Students fill Sanders Theatre at Harvard for the popular introductory computer science class, CS50.

Computer science course fills seats, needs at Harvard

In just a few short years CS50, an introductory computer science class, has rocketed from being a middling course to one of the biggest on campus.

Former politicos get in on medical marijuana competition

Former politicians, including William Delahunt and Thomas Finneran, have partnered with medical marijuana dispensary applicants to navigate regulations.

Secretary of State John Kerry with Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif.

How John Kerry opened a secret channel to Iran

Quiet diplomacy by the former Mass. senator and current secretary of state helped lead to a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Health officials took the unusual action Thursday against Arbour-HRI.

New curb on Brookline mental health hospital

State regulators have prohibited Arbour-HRI from admitting any patients, citing an immediate risk to patient safety and deteriorating conditions.

Storm threatens holiday travel

The National Weather Service said heavy rain and high winds would impact travel by air and road in the northeast and mid-Atlantic.

Mass. single-family home sales rose 19 percent in Oct.

The numbers seemed to confirm the recent local housing trend of strong demand and a shortage of supply of homes for sale.

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TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/11/25/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/1126oped_keane.jpg Should cars be taxed by the mile?

Oregon’s plan to replace its gas tax is creepy, but worth doing.

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