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More immigrant woes for Romney
Standing on stage at a Republican debate in Florida last week, Mitt Romney lashed out at rival Rudy Giuliani for providing sanctuary to illegal immigrants in New York City. Yet, the next morning, on Thursday, at least two illegal immigrants stepped out of a hulking maroon pickup truck in the driveway of Romney's Belmont house. (Boston Globe)
Employees find merry alternatives to yule party
Fallon Community Health Plan's 670 employees didn't receive gold-sealed invitations this year heralding a company holiday dinner and dance at the nearby Holiday Inn. In fact, for the first time in many years, they didn't get any invitation at all. (By Nicole C. Wong, Boston Globe)
- Romney fires landscaper after Globe inquiry cites illegal immigrants (Boston Globe)
- $1.6 billion plan calls for grand expansion at Boston College (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- For the rich, a place to die for (By Tania deLuzuriaga, Globe Staff)
- Head of New England Anti-Defamation League to quit (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff)
- Officials to consider reforms in handling arrest warrants (By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff)
- Patrick halts plan to remove road banners (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- Landmark pitted against time capsule (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
- Most walkable city? Step in line, Boston (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- 6 injured after steel roof panels collapse (By Milton J. Valencia, Globe Staff)
- New England in brief Sect leader's appeal in slaying rejected (Boston Globe)
- Successful CharlieCard subway pass celebrates first birthday (Boston Globe)
- State panel to press insurers to hold down premium increases (By Alice Dembner, Globe Staff)
- Man admits he put son, 4, on Massport payroll (By John R. Ellement, Globe Staff)
- Maine driver's license policy draws scrutiny (Boston Globe)
- Globe Santa Single father can't bear not to provide gifts (By Christopher Tangney, Globe Santa Correspondent)
- Verdict is mixed in clergy sex abuse lawsuit in Vermont (By John Curran, Associated Press)
- Convicted killer of police officer wins parole (By Elaine Thompson, Telegram &Amp; Gazette Staff)
- Tavares case probe launched (Boston Globe)
- John Strugnell, 77; Dead Sea Scrolls expert who was dismissed (By Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff)
- Elizabeth Hardwick, 91, a N.Y. literary light (By Hillel Italie, Associated Press)
- Maureen Dolan, religious educator (Boston Globe)
- Other deaths (Boston Globe)
- Ronald R. Dion, 61; was a 'a gifted business leader' (By Caitlin Castello, Globe Correspondent)
- Saying new report braces US policy, Bush reiterates stance on Iran (By Steven Lee Myers and Helene Cooper, New York Times News Service)
- Study says antibiotics may be harmful in sinus infections (By Jia-Rui Chong, Los Angeles Times)
- Daily Briefing Fund-raiser faces 15-count indictment (Boston Globe)
- Scientists tussle over link between global warming, disease (By John Donnelly, Globe Staff)
- Being fat and fit is better than being thin and sedentary, study says (By Will Dunham, Reuters)
- Romney provides new fodder for rivals (By Michael Levenson and Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff)
- Campaign notebook Giuliani steps down as head of consulting firm (Boston Globe)
- Romney camp says pro-Huckabee calling flouts Iowa law (By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff)
- Clinton escalates attacks on Obama as Iowa vote nears (By Marcella Bombardieri, Globe Staff)
- Hillary Clinton defends vote on Iran resolution (By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff)
- Fatalities prompt Markey push for federal oversight of park rides (By Elizabeth Williamson, Washington Post)
- As allegations hang in air, Craig goes on with Senate life (By Paul Kane, Washington Post)
- For the record (Boston Globe)
- Tape of purported British hostage in Iraq is shown (By Stephen Farrell, New York Times News Service)
- Released teacher reunited with family after Sudan ordeal (By Janet Stobart, Los Angeles Times)
- Daily Briefing Vatican-approved bishop is ordained (Boston Globe)
- Sunni Arabs win power-sharing deal in Kirkuk (By Lauren Frayer, Associated Press)
- Massive return of refugees strains Iraq (By Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press)
- Israel planning new housing in East Jerusalem (By Mark Lavie, Associated Press)
- Pakistan opposition parties team up, set election demands (By Paul Alexander, Associated Press)
- Bomber rams bus near Kabul, killing 12 (By Amir Shah, Associated Press)
- Mexican police official slain following discovery of cross-border tunnel (By Richard Marosi, Los Angeles Times)
- UN monitors offer skeptical praise for US report on Iran (By Elaine Sciolino, New York Times News Service)
- Missing brown bears mystify Austrians (By Veronika Oleksyn, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Clipped wings for pilot schools
- Globe Editorial The new intelligence on Iran
- Globe Editorial A reason to pass the farm bill
- William O. Taylor A chance to rethink the library
- Scot Lehigh Voters flirt with change
- Jeff Jacoby A country where politicians 'do God'
- Kaveh L. Afrasiabi and Kayhan Barzegar The view from Iran
- Traditional corporate holiday parties often getting remade or replaced (By Nicole C. Wong, Globe Staff)
- State fund in which Massachusetts municipalities park cash uses volatile 'structured investment vehicles' (By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff)
- Caritas Carney Hospital faces uncertainty again (By Jeffrey Krasner, Globe Staff)
- Downtown Your logo here (By Steve Bailey, Globe Columnist)
- NFL ticket resale deal may be odd play for Patriots (By Bruce Mohl, Globe Staff)
- Credit card rate changes assailed (Boston Globe)
- Lead taints many toys, say health groups' tests (Boston Globe)
- Airlines are bracing for a slowdown (Boston Globe)
- H&R Block shuts Option One loan unit (Boston Globe)
- Medtronic case highlights liability question (Boston Globe)
- Business in brief Globe reporter named CommonWealth editor (Boston Globe)
- Mass. seeks more use of electronic medical records (By Jeffrey Krasner, Globe Staff)
- Institute of Contemporary Art in South Boston to pay George B.H. Macomber construction company $2.2 million to settle lawsuit (By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff)
- Senate stalled on alternative minimum tax (Boston Globe)
- Yahoo Japan, eBay to team up in '08 (Boston Globe)
- 8 states sue cigarette maker over ad (Boston Globe)
- Insurer vows to improve its service (Boston Globe)
- Merck profit forecast misses expectations (Boston Globe)
- The color of money Passing along gifts is acceptable if they're in excellent condition (By Michelle Singletary, Boston Globe)
- Clear Channel sale delayed until '08 (Boston Globe)
- Deadline passes, so Yankees withdraw Santana offer (By Gordon Edes, Globe Staff)
- Patriots had luck and pluck on their side (By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff)
- Jackie MacMullan In crunch time, Patriots were efficiency experts (By Jackie MacMullan, Globe Columnist)
- BC 61, Saint Louis 39 BC beats Saint Louis in men's basketball (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- BU 79, Harvard 72 Highlight night for Boston University men's basketball (By Jeff Powalisz, Globe Correspondent)
- Sports Log Bowden agrees to Clemson extension (Boston Globe)
- Celtics' Ray developing Davis (By Peter May, Globe Staff)
- Celtics notebook Coach Rivers says Celtics can use the practice (By Peter May, Globe Staff)
- 76ers thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- College roundup Crusaders' fast start stymies Saint Joseph's (Boston Globe)
- NBA roundup Bryant, Lakers leave foe sick (Boston Globe)
- NHL roundup Lightning keep Senators reeling (Boston Globe)
- Bruins' Savard line pointed in right direction (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Bruins notebook Bruins defensemen pick their shots when checking (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Devils thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- Ravens' comments may bring league penalties (By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff)
- NFL notebook 17-year-old accused of shooting Taylor in grand jury indictment (Boston Globe)
- Patriots notebook Patriots' Meriweather was much more involved vs. Ravens (By Christopher L. Gasper and Mike Reiss, Globe Staff)
- Baseball notebook Acquisition of Cabrera and Willis makes Tigers formidable (By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff)
- Red Sox notebook Red Sox minor leaguers await word on a deal (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Media companies seek release of steroid names (By Paul Elias, Associated Press)
- On campuses, students struggle with racism, ethnic tensions (By Vanessa E. Jones, Globe Staff)
- Alex Beam Happy holidays...or not (By Alex Beam, Globe Columnist)
- Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts with a unique command (By Matthew Erikson, Globe Correspondent)
- Jennifer Nettles's big voice proves she's here to stay (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Crispin Glover is a stranger in a strange land (By Chris Lee, Los Angeles Times)
- Movie Review 'Plagues & Pleasures' draws on quirky personalities (By Mark Feeney, Globe Staff)
- Music Review Astounding 'Metaporphosen' gives performance its spiritual high (By David Weininger, Globe Correspondent)
- Book Review 'Stillborn God' a revealing history of church-state relations (By Jonathan Dorfman, Boston Globe)
- NAMES Contemporary fashion (By Carol Beggy and Mark Shanahan, Globe Staff)
- More celebrity news Quaid, wife sue Heparin makers (Boston Globe)
Sidekick
- Tickets Half price for a whole lot (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- ROCK Getting over it (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Rock A voice to remember (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- SHOPPING TIP OF THE DAY Museum quality gifts (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- FILM Can you dig it? (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- TEA Sit and sip (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Free Tabula Rasa Project (Boston Globe)
- DATE NIGHT Dating the light fantastic (By Stephanie Schorow, Boston Globe)
- film 'Khadak' moment (Boston Globe)
- Reading 'Planets, Stars, and Galaxies' (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
- Nightlife 'Mortified' (Boston Globe)
- Rock Ari Hest (Boston Globe)
- Nightlife Harpoon Holiday Party (Boston Globe)
- Sports Providence Bruins (Boston Globe)
- Critic's corner (By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff)
- Get Out Party Arty (By Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff)
Food
- Green light (By Devra First, Globe Staff)
- Rachael Ray has a recipe for success (By Jonathan Levitt, Globe Correspondent)
- Short Orders Steamed heat (Boston Globe)
- Occasions Creamy mushroom soup (Boston Globe)
- First Draft Approach is light, beer isn't (By Ann Cortissoz, Globe Staff)
- Seasons Indulge (Boston Globe)
- Cardamom-infused dark-chocolate truffles (Boston Globe)
- On the Menu Kobe meatballs (Boston Globe)
- Danville Methodist Game Supper serves up a wild menu (By Noreen Cargill, Globe Correspondent)
- Venison pie (Boston Globe)
- Italian pork and beans (Boston Globe)
- Southern-style shepherd's pie (Boston Globe)
- Contraband foodstuffs make a most-wanted list (By Darry Madden, Globe Correspondent)
- Forbidden fruits and other considerations (Boston Globe)
Travel
- A haunting attraction in R.I. (By Kathleen Burge, Globe Staff)
- CLOSE-UP ON CUMBERLAND, R.I. Historic Cumberland, R.I., known for textile mills, mineral wealth (By Kathleen Burge, Globe Staff)