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George H.W. Bush celebrated for a lifetime of service to country

Former president George W. Bush said during his father?s eulogy that he took comfort in knowing ??Dad is hugging Robin and holding Mom?s hand again.??

5 of the most powerful quotes from George H.W. Bush?s funeral

From lighthearted anecdotes to heart-wrenching memories, here?s a look at the most powerful quotes and stories told about the former president during his funeral.

Trump used a motorcade to travel 250 yards to greet George W. Bush

The motorcade prompted questions about why the Trumps were unable ? or unwilling ? to simply walk across the street.

Awkward greeting between Trumps, Obamas, Clintons at Bush?s funeral

President Trump only shook hands with Barack and Michelle Obama before taking the aisle seat and did not greet any of the other former presidents.

Photos from the funeral services for George H.W. Bush

Friends and family gathered at Washington National Cathedral in D.C. for a funeral service honoring late former president George H.W. Bush.

EDITORIAL

Beacon Hill should pass Baker?s housing bill, but not without strings

Baker?s housing bill is better than nothing. But the Legislature will have to do better next session.

Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo; Globe file

JOAN VENNOCHI

Let the voters decide Ed Markey?s fate

Markey?s longevity is running up against ambitious colleagues and voters restless for change.

PETER ABRAHAM

Red Sox, Nathan Eovaldi moving toward a contract

The goal appears to be having something in place before the end of the week.

Patriots? backfield is prepared for stretch run

A group effort that produced 160 rushing yards in last Sunday?s win over the Vikings was music to fullback James Develin?s ears.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Patriots? defense is wrapping up its work

According to Pro Football Focus, New England has a missed tackle percentage of just 9 percent ? the lowest number in the NFL.

Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey, and Carlos Peralta Jacobson in ?Roma.? — Carlos Somonte/Courtesy of Netflix

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Alfonso Cuarón?s ?Roma? is a masterpiece of memory and emotion

The Oscar-winning director of ?Gravity? revisits his Mexico City youth.

Love Letters

We love each other, but I?m doing all the planning and paying

I plan the dates, I organize our events, I pay for almost all of it, even. I?m independent, but I wish he would just initiate something.

The joy of being David Crosby

The genial singer is candid about harmonizing with his new band, reuniting with his old one, Twitter trolls, and his weed routine.

Boston, MA, 12/5/2018 -- Ayanna Pressley embraces former Chief of Staff Jessica Taubner (L) following a farewell at City Hall. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: 06ayanna Reporter: — Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

Ayanna Pressley praised, honored at one of her last Boston City Council meetings

?It was all so humbling, and generous,? Pressley said later. ?Such a sober moment.?

Progressive Marriott union contract could have ripple effects

Protections for immigrants, required training for new technology, and a registry of guests accused of sexual harassment seen as a boon for workers everywhere.

Mass. officials have big ideas ? and big decisions ? for the MBTA commuter rail

How often should trains run? How much should a ride cost? And who?s going to operate it, anyway?

Two dead after wrong-way crash in Lawrence

Two people were killed Wednesday when a wrong-way driver got into a head-on crash on a Lawrence highway.

Michael Flynn during his brief tenure at the White House — Andrew Harnik/AP

The curious redactions in the Michael Flynn document

Those hungry for details about what Robert Mueller has learned in his investigation were likely disappointed with the heavily-redacted document.

Ex-Mass. speaker DiMasi lashes out at Bureau of Prisons

Salvatore DiMasi called the bureau ??a rogue agency?? during an interview Wednesday on WGBH.

The state medical examiner?s office is doing fewer autopsies. What does that mean for the public?

Under its new leader, the state?s chief medical examiner?s office has routinely forgone autopsies in favor of less-rigorous testing to investigate deaths.

Friendly?s closes 6 restaurants, 2 in Mass.

Friendly?s, the iconic Massachusetts-based ice cream and burger chain, shuttered five locations in New England, company officials said.

Shirley man charged in bizarre Boston escapade

William Thoresen was ordered to undergo a 20-day evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.

Nobody knows who put the fake tree at Park Street Station ? but it wasn?t the MBTA

Maybe riders will never know. But they?re certainly curious.

Travel

A new life for the Groton Inn, former oldest inn in America

It was fire that destroyed the old Groton Inn, and it?s fire that?s bringing it back to life.

Why isn?t Deval Patrick running in 2020? Questions remain

Former Patrick aides declined to discuss his reasoning and said he planned to issue a formal announcement as soon as Thursday.

Podcasts

Help was a few feet away. Why didn?t they save her?

My wife, Laura Levis, did everything she could to save herself when the asthma attack began. She went to Somerville Hospital and called 911, too. How could she have been left to die just outside the emergency room?

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Keeping tradition of the hunt alive

Through the New England countryside, riders take part in an adventure at once ancient and modern: A formal fox hunt, no fox necessary.

Globe must-reads

Kirsten Hughes said she personally sought out a role under special sheriff Robert Harnais, a fellow Quincy native and attorney who has led the office on an interim basis.

Outgoing state GOP chair lands $75,000 contract with sheriff

christopher muther

Meet the edgy new ship that will shake up the cruise industry

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on October 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Marcus Smart?s 2 a.m. gym trips have helped him stay connected to his late mother

Monsta X, shown performing during iHeartMedia?s Jingle Ball show in San Francisco on Dec. 1, closed the Boston show at TD Garden Tuesday night.

Music Review

The highs, lows, and bros of Jingle Ball 2018

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 02: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a rushing touchdown by James Develin #46 (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

The Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win this week

Fries aren?t good for us, and we know it. So let?s stop freaking out over Eric Rimm?s six-fry prescription.

DEVRA FIRST

Breaking: Area nutrition professor advocates for actual nutrition

New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner.

Veteran New Hampshire election official survives challenge

Love Story Candice Breitz (South African, born in 1972) Featuring Alec Baldwin 2016 7-Channel Installation *Museum purchase with funds donated by Lizbeth and George Krupp *Courtesy, Goodman Gallery, Kaufmann Repetto + KOW *Courtesy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Art Review

With Alec Baldwin and Julianne Moore, seeing double and thinking twice

For Aras founder and chief executive Peter Schroer, the rising tide of investment proves that the nearly two decades of risks he?s taken on the company are paying off.

This 18-year-old company is somehow one of Massachusetts? hottest startups

Samuel Little allegedly confessed to murdering more than 90 women.

46 years later, identity of a serial killer?s victim with Mass. ties is still unknown

According to a poll, most of us would rather save our pennies instead of feeling pressured to swap presents.

How to opt out of swapping gifts (or at least buy less and stress less)

What Deval Patrick?s 2020 decision means for Elizabeth Warren

Sports

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Boston, MA - 11/30/2018 - (4th quarter) Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) questions an offensive foul called on him during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Adam Himmelsbach, Topic: 01Celtics-Cavaliers, LOID: 8.4.3975933757.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Celtics are ?a totally different team? when they attack the rim, get to the free throw line

A 21-for-21 performance against Minnesota Saturday was encouraging for a couple of reasons.

Metro

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Brian Joyce died from medication overdose, examiner says

Former state senator Brian Joyce, who was found dead in his home in late September, died from an overdose of medication typically used to treat insomnia, the state?s chief medical examiner?s office said.

Politics

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Keynote speaker former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law 20th Anniversary Gala at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. The annual event serves as the school's principal scholarship fundraiser. (Yasmina Chavez/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Biden says he?s ?the most qualified person in the country? to be president

Former vice president Joe Biden said Monday that he would make a decision about moving forward with a 2020 bid in the next two months.

Nation & World

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Putin says if US develops banned missiles, so will Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that if it walks out of a key arms treaty and starts developing the type of missiles banned by it, Russia will do the same.