State offices to close Monday amid major snowstorm

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Governor Baker said residents should stay off the roads Monday, and encouraged businesses to let employees work from home.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/07/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/Tlumacki_snowystreets_metro120.jpg Residents try to brace for several days of snow

Locals are readying for another round of snowfall while still contending with the wintry detritus from previous storms.

North Reading pastor placed on administrative leave

The pastor was placed on leave after allegations that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1970s.

Bill Cosby performed at the Buell Theater in Denver on Jan. 17.

Bill Cosby cancels shows at Wilbur Theatre

Cosby canceled the performances set for Sunday night because of anticipated snow. Protesters said they would still gather at the venue.

Former University of North Carolina player and NBA standout Michael Jordan (L) kisses former University of North Carolina head coach Dean Smith during a ceremony honoring the 1957 and 1982 national championship teams at halftime of the NCAA basketball game between North Carolina and Wake Forest University in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in this file photo taken February 10, 2007. Smith, a legendary head basketball coach at the University of North Carolina whose proteges include NBA great Michael Jordan, has died at age 83, the university reported on its website on Sunday. REUTERS/Ellen Ozier/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL OBITUARY)

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North Carolina coach Dean Smith was legendary, if not quite perfect

Other schools had alumni. Carolina has Dean Smith cultists.

Jeb Bush tops GOP field in New Hampshire poll

Bush was ahead among Republican voters in New Hampshire in a poll taken after Mitt Romney said he wouldn?t run for president.

Boston?s bid for 2024 Olympics

Bid documents put cost of 2024 Games at $10b

A Globe analysis suggests a Boston Summer Games would cost $9 billion to $10 billion to build, operate and keep safe.

Probation officer Edith Alexander (left) visited Kiana Bishop-Londy and her son, Khyel.

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Probation officer helps build full, stable lives

In a scandal-scarred agency, the work of probation officer Edith Alexander shows the good work that takes place in the department.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/02/08/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/whitey-8692.jpg Even in prison, ?Whitey? Bulger is pushing boundaries

Basking in his perverse celebrity behind bars, the ancient hoodlum has been busy getting himself and others in trouble.

?If we get good comebacks and our rotation stays healthy, if our team stays healthy, we?re a good team,? said Yankees GM Brian Cashman.

NICK CAFARDO I SUNDAY BASEBALL NOTES

Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes in his team

The return of Alex Rodriguez raises questions for the Yankees, but Cashman sounded an optimistic note.

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Can there be a teardown that everybody agrees on?

Demolitions are on the rise again in Massachusetts, reigniting the McMansion-vs.-preservation debate.

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A gadget to change your mood

Could Thync?s (hush-hush) wearable device force your brain to relax?

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Dinner and a movie ? all in one place

The dine-in movie experience combines tasty food, umbrella drinks, and plush seating.

48 Oceanside Drive has been flooded at least 10 times in four decades.

A call to cull homes threatened by the sea

A growing movement is underway to level the homes that cost taxpayers the most to keep dry.

Opinion

You react: The tsarnaev trial

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/01/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ca6d22544101496f9c297257f819f77d-1cc94eb4ad7f415b8447bfa34c4cd7b9-0-7625-7560.jpg In matters of justice, it?s personal

Results of a poll sponsored by Globe Opinion show that the Marathon attacks influenced notions of justice and safety. How will this affect the trial?

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Globe photos of the month for January

A look at just some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month.