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T may halt $190m order for commuter rail cars

Chronic delays and concerns about shoddy workmanship have prompted executives to threaten cancellation of the contract and possibly seek a new firm.

MBTA riders are thinking twice before they touch potentially germ-covered poles on trains.

Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Close quarters send a shudder in flu season

With an outbreak stoking fears, people in Boston are swimming in hand sanitizer and flocking for flu shots. But on MBTA trains, germs bring a special kind of dread.

Cambridge cancer diagnosticians strike a chord

Foundation Medicine, which uses genomics data and DNA sequencing to help doctors pinpoint treatments for cancer, has drawn high-profile backers such as Bill Gates.

State removes violent games from rest stops

After a Newton couple complained, nine violent games were removed from service plazas in Charlton, Ludlow, Lee, and Beverly.

Officials expect 600,000 to 800,000 people to attend President Obama’s Jan. 21 inauguration ceremony.

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For Obama’s second inaugural, fund-raising limits lifted

Four years ago, $50,000 was the maximum donation for the president’s gala. Now, individuals can give up to $1 million, and the ban on corporate donations is gone.

Kevin Cullen

A list far too long

If the mother of a 7-year-old boy with behavioral issues wanted to find a Glock instead of a therapist, she wouldn’t have to go to 66 gun stores.

Patrick seeks higher health payments by retirees

Most future state and municipal retirees would have to pay about $1,000 a year more for health care under Governor Patrick’s plan to save up to $20 billion over the next three decades.

Patriots games a boon or bust for local businesses

Businesses around Gillette Stadium are split about the Patriots and the playoffs: Traffic creates a parking windfall for some and revenue headaches for others.

Dan Shaughnessy

No offense to Houston, but Texans simply can’t win

It’s impossible to come up with a scenario that has the Houston Texans defeating the New England Patriots Sunday night.

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Gun safety: Put a price on it

Teagle F. Bougere in the Huntington Theatre Company's production of “Invisible Man.”

Theater Review

A searing ‘Invisible Man’ at the Huntington

Sports Media

Ted Johnson making himself heard on radio

Jan. 16, 1919: At approximately 12:40 p.m. on the previous day, the North End was shaken by a terrific explosion caused by the bursting of a giant tank at the Purity Distilling Co. on Commercial Street. This is a view of the aftermath looking north across North End Park. The great molasses tank was located in the center of this picture. Sections of the metal may be seen at the extreme left and right in the picture. Twenty-one people perished, including two 10-year-olds, Pasquale Iantosca and Maria Distasio, who were collecting firewood near the molasses tank while home from school for lunch.

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The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

Dan Shaughnessy

Good reason no one elected to Hall of Fame

INTERACTIVE DATABASE

Patriots during the Bill Belichick era

Tracy A. Miner could be facing a year in prison.

Defense lawyer in trouble after rowdy teen party

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Why many women delay revealing pregnancies

Parishioners and visitors at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross can donate with credit cards.

Parishes offer a collection e-basket

Patrick targets public housing boards

Bargain Bin

End-of-season sales mean deals

Joan Vennochi

Rail company has inside track at T

Sports

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Jacksonville, FL--12/21/2012 New England Patriots Sebastian Vollmer on the sidelines against the Jacksonville Jaguars during 1st quarter action at EverBank Field on Sunday December 23 2012. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) Topic: 22palmer Reporter: Young

Vollmer has been a great import for Patriots

German Sebastian Vollmer has added a leviathan presence to the right side of the offensive line.

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Lincell Jackson of Dorchester received the flu vaccine from registered nurse Denise Duvinston at the Upham’s Corner Health Center Thursday.

Medical offices in area flooded with requests for flu vaccines

Doctor’s offices and clinics were inundated with calls from patients seeking flu vaccines after Boston declared a health emergency.

Columnists

Joan Wickersham

Hillary Clinton’s cookies

Dick Gephardt’s 1979 “Gephardt rule” enabled the House to raise the debt ceiling without a vote on it.

Joshua Green

How the House wrecked the ceiling

Dan Shaughnessy

No offense to Houston, but Texans simply can’t win