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Senate Republicans temporarily block Hagel nomination

The Senate came up two votes short of the 60 needed to move Chuck Hagel’s nomination for defense secretary forward.

Former US attorney Sullivan eyes Senate bid

Sean Bielat opened a federal campaign account this week, but a former aide said he has not decided to run yet.

Heinz deal could grow John Kerry’s portfolio

The Secretary of State’s ties with H.J. Heinz Co. through his wife could mean the family portfolio would benefit by as much as $1 million.

Accused killer’s mother met with ex-girlfriend before death

Nathaniel Fujita of Wayland is on trial in the murder of Lauren Astley, his high school girlfriend.

“Happy People: A Year in the Taiga” offers mesmerizing scenes described by the mesmerizing voice of Werner Herzog.

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Werner Herzog goes to Siberia in ‘Happy People’

The new film focuses on fur trappers, and director Herzog clearly loves, and envies, the trappers’ elemental existence and connection to nature.

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Obama: The Master of Disaster

Weather disasters will be a facet of President Obama’s second term, and the years beyond.

The end of a yarn shop

Niche stores like Windsor Button in Downtown Crossing have been squeezed as more crafts consumers have turned to national chains and speciality websites.

Opinion | JOAN VENNOCHI

A strong message for Beth Israel

After a gender bias settlement, Beth Israel Deaconess acknowledged there were “lessons” for the hospital. But has it learned them?

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Representative Edward J. Markey owns two homes: the one from his childhood in Malden, Mass., and the one he and his wife bought in 1991 in Chevy Chase, Md.

Edward Markey’s residency is a tale of two homes

Samantha Reckis was 7 in 2003 when she became ill.

Family awarded $63 million in Motrin case

Erica Shaps advised students on social media strategy.

Job-hunters aim to fix e-trail troubles

James “Whitey” Bulger is charged with participating in 19 killings.

‘Whitey’ Bulger’s lawyer says mobster was never informant

Piles of snow blocking parts of Perrin Street forced people into the roadway Wednesday, a situation seen in other parts of the city, too.

Snow makes for stormy relations on Boston streets

John Kenney (left) and Bill Landay grew up together and both have become successful authors.

John Kenney and Bill Landay discuss new books, old dreams

Leather leads the way at New York Fashion Week

Stephen F. Lynch (left) and Edward J. Markey said they would extend the pledge through the general election, as long as the GOP candidate signs on.

Lynch, Markey sign pledge to limit third-party ads

Catherine Cagle of Waltham was among the customers checking out the closing sale.

The end of a yarn shop

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The 137th Westminster Dog Show

As snow blanketed the field at Fenway Park, Red Sox players began workouts Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla.

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For Red Sox, 2013 is about redemption

President Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address to a joint session of the US Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol on Tuesday.

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Obama strikes a tougher tone

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Will the Celtics be able to add reinforcements to help Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry & Co. down the stretch?

Salary cap limits Celtics’ options

After several key injuries, the Celtics need reinforcements. But they have little financial flexibility to add more players.

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The spotlight on the Penn State sex abuse scandal, perpetrated by Jerry Sandusky (above, in October), may have served to help other victims come forward.

As attitudes change, more report sexual abuse at schools

Recent reports of abuse in the Boston area expose the neglect of past decades, and reflect a growing awareness and fading stigma surrounding the crimes.