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Immigrant cases face
long delays in court
The Massachusetts immigration court is suffering the longest delays of any state except California, with unresolved cases pending an average of 615 days, according to a report that analyzes court records. (By Maria Sacchetti, Globe Staff)
Taking discontent to the bank
A recent poll by the opinion research firm Zogby International found 14 percent of US adults have switched to a community bank or credit union in the last year, with 60 percent of that group saying that they moved their accounts to "protest policies or behavior of large national banks." (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff)
Once-mighty wind farm foe falls into debt
Last year, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound was falling into debt, raising only $1.4 million -- a 50 percent drop compared with 2008 and its lowest yearly fund-raising total since 2002, the year the group was founded. (By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff)
Coalition plants seeds of community
In the aftermath of a quadruple killing in Mattapan this fall, Lillie Searcy decided to do something not seen for some time - rally a coalition of social service agencies, clergy, and residents to tackle Mattapan's myriad problems head-on. (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
Age, changing society imperil
the mission of women’s clubs
Like a growing number of women's groups nationwide, the Cabot Club in Middleborough has decided to disband. Nationally, the number of women who are members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs has plummeted from more than 2 million in the 1950s to about 100,000 today. (By David Abel, Globe Staff)

Metro
- Mass. immigration court delays second only to California (By Maria Sacchetti, Globe Staff)
- Once-mighty wind farm foe falls into debt (By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff)
- Coalition says crime, poverty not the only story in Mattapan (By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff)
- Age, changing society imperil the mission of women’s clubs (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
- Mass. Tea Partiers try to firm up coalition (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
- Native Americans gather in Plymouth to protest (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)
- TenPoint Coalition decries steep rise in killings (By Kathy McCabe, Globe Staff)
- Illegal immigrant students tell of lost opportunities (By Maria Sacchetti, Globe Staff)
- Brian McGrory Image? The big picture (By Brian McGrory, Globe Columnist)
- Fans glad Agawam tradition lives on despite hazing (By Padraig Shea, Globe Correspondent)
- Conway boy, 7, found after night in woods (By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff)
- Man is killed in fiery crash in Waltham (By Kathy McCabe and Jeffrey Fish, Globe Staff And Globe Correspondent)
- BOSTON Menino spends Thanksgiving in hospital (Boston Globe)
- Boston Puerto Rican veterans seek monument (Boston Globe)
- Grafton Family escapes fire during holiday dinner (Boston Globe)
- Manchester, Vt. Police say prank ended in fatal shooting (Boston Globe)
- Chelsea Police search for suspect in stabbing death (Boston Globe)
- NATICK Man arrested in theft of high-end bags (Boston Globe)
- Aquarium rescues cold, lost sea turtles (By Jeffrey Fish, Globe Correspondent)
- Globe Santa Despite financial struggles, a mother remains hopeful (By Christopher Tangney, Globe Santa Correspondent)
- Teacher degree bonuses examined (By Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press)

Regional editions
Globe West
- Globe West High School Football Framingham football coach and residents rally behind two brothers in need (By Lenny Megliola, Globe Correspondent)
Globe North
- More families are scaling down their holiday spending (By G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- BROCKTON Brockton Episcopal church will close after Sunday (By Michele Morgan Bolton, Globe Correspondent)

Obituaries
- George Wenckebach, 75, dentist had yen for adventure (By Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff)
- William Hohri, advocate for Japanese in WWII (By Douglas Martin, New York Times)
- Zena Rommett, 90; dancer, Joffrey ballet school teacher (By Jack Anderson, New York Times)
- Kevin McNicholas; covered State House politics (By Glen Johnson, Associated Press)
- Danny McDevitt, 78; pitched Dodgers' finale in Brooklyn (By Daniel E. Slotnik, New York Times)
- Frederick Zenone, 74, cellist was orchestra labor specialist (By Matt Schudel, Washington Post)
- Malvina Burstein, 97; aided fellow Jews during WWII (By Lauren Wiseman, Washington Post)

Nation
- Deficit plan targets space vendors (By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press)
- Obama calls for renewed spirit of helping (Associated Press)
- Researchers trace origins of huge mammals (Associated Press)
- Fired Colo. professor loses appeal (Associated Press)
- Ono, Sean Lennon join in Day of Listening (Associated Press)
- Suspect in honeymoon killing deported to US (By Greg Risling, Associated Press)
- Teacher degree bonuses examined (By Donna Gordon Blankinship, Associated Press)
- Lost Boys of Sudan get a first look at childhood records (By Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press)
- Third suicide at William and Mary illustrates challenge of prevention (By Jenna Johnson, Washington Post)

World
- South Korea begins shakeup of its military (By Martin Fackler and Mark McDonald, New York Times)
- India urges Pakistan to punish terrorists (Associated Press)
- 3 charged in theft of Auschwitz sign (Associated Press)
- New species of ancient crocodile ID’d (Associated Press)
- Olmert criticizes haggling over settlement-freeze deal (By Aron Heller, Associated Press)
- Irish opposition challenges cuts (By David Stringer and Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press)
- Dutch issue warrant for Nazi war-criminal suspect (By Toby Sterling, Associated Press)
- 4 charged over Afghan voting (By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press)
- Iraq’s Maliki is asked to form government (By Rebecca Santana and Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press)
- Three teens rescued after 50 days adrift (By Ray Lilley, Associated Press)
- Plethora of candidates jockey to lead Haiti (By William Booth, Washington Post)
- India takes aim at abuse of innovative microcredit model (By Rama Lakshmi, Washington Post)
- Venice water campaign taps local resource (By Colleen Barry, Associated Press)

Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial With National Grid on board, Cape Wind now needs NStar
- Globe Editorial Estate tax: Call off the Grim Reaper
- Globe Editorial Big banks need competition
- Michael E. Webber and Sheril R. Kirshenbaum Energy and immigration
- Joan Wickersham Alice’s adventures in retail land
- Paul McMorrow A new look for South Boston

Sports
- Patriots 45, Lions 24 Second helping (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- Bob Ryan Branch making it easy to forget Moss (By Bob Ryan, Globe Columnist)
- Grispi has a fighting chance (By Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff)
- Sports Media Putting the Celtics in focus (By Chad Finn, Globe Staff)
- This weekend on TV, radio (Boston Globe)
- Hurricanes thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- Bruins notebook Changes did them good (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- NHL roundup Late Hall strike lifts Oilers (Associated Press)
- West’s injury may be Bradley’s big break (By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff)
- Raptors thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- NBA roundup Hawks overpower Wizards (Associated Press)
- This move paid off (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- For BC’s Williams, future is now (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- BC notebook Momah gives BC two-way option (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- College hockey notes Despite slow start, NU refuses to be boxed in (By Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff)
- BC 67, Texas A&M Jackson, Eagles find their range (By Jarrod N. Rudolph, Globe Correspondent)
- College roundup Longhorns’ lost season ends (Staff And Wire Reports)
- Downs and distance (By Jim McBride, Globe Staff)
- Top 25 in action (Boston Globe)
- Jets 26, Bengals 10 Smith elevates high-flying Jets (By Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press)
- Saints 30, Cowboys 27 Brees, Saints steal one from Cowboys (By Jaime Aron, Associated Press)
- On football Not many games will rival this buildup (By Greg A. Bedard, Globe Staff)
- All in all, he was perfect (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Patriots notebook McCourty continues to impress (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Familiar refrains from Lions (By A.J. Hakim, Globe Correspondent)
- Fantasy football No saving Moss now (By Ed Ryan, Globe Staff)
- The Bettor's Edge Seeing isn’t always believing (By Ed Ryan, Globe Staff)
- New Bedford 21, Durfee 7 New Bedford books a trip to the playoffs (By Juan Rivera, Globe Correspondent)
- B-R 23, Brockton 21 B-R is in control (By Patrick McHugh, Globe Correspondent)
- BC High 29, CM 27 BC High earns its share (By Gabe Souza, Globe Correspondent)
- S. John's Prep 21, Xaverian 12 Prep runs down Xaverian (By Mike Carraggi, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 1 roundup Malden delivers an old-fashioned triumph (By Mike Carraggi, Globe Correspondent)
- Everett 43, Cambridge 0 Everett shows its strength (By Braden Campbell, Globe Correspondent)
- Weymouth 21, Walpole 6 Weymouth rolls to win over Walpole (By Emily Wright, Globe Correspondent)
- Needham 20, Wellesley 17 Needham rallies to upend Wellesley in overtime (By Seth Lakso, Globe Correspondent)
- Andover 19, Cent. Catholic 7 Andover scripts a happy ending (By Paul Sulzer, Globe Correspondent)
- Dracut 19, Methuen 12 Silva is golden in Dracut’s victory (By Dan Hickling, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 1A roundup Nothing fishy in rout (By Emily Wright, Globe Correspondent)
- Reading 28, Stoneham 0 Little goes wrong for Reading — again (By Jeff Powalisz, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 2 roundup Busharis propels Mansfield to win (By Michael Grossi, Globe Correspondent)
- Lexington 14, Burlington 0 Tighe goes out a winner (By Michael Grossi, Globe Correspondent)
- Holliston 34, Westwood 13 Holliston takes care of business in big way (By Jake Seiner, Globe Correspondent)
- Seekonk 12, D-R 7 Seekonk upsets Falcons (By Mike Scandura, Globe Correspondent)
- Abington 33, Whitman-Hanson 12 The 100th goes to Abington (By Liz Cohen, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 2A roundup D-Y takes crown (By Michael Grossi, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 3 roundup Beverly bows to Salem en route to playoffs (By Jake Seiner, Globe Correspondent)
- Pope John 20, Lowell Cath. 0 Pope John moves on (By Lorenzo Recupero, Globe Correspondent)
- Division 3A-4A roundup Vikings end on a high (By Jake Seiner, Globe Correspondent)
- Central Mass. roundup Leominster shocks Fitchburg (By John McGuirk, Globe Correspondent)
- Coppola’s call inspires his St. John’s Prep teammates (Globe Staff)

Business
- Community banks offer incentives to lure consumers (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff) | Discuss Are fees making you think about switching?
- State’s executives still mostly men (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff) | Video Globe 100 female executive roundtable
- Advances in mobile technology provide the blind with new tools (By Kathleen Pierce, Globe Correspondent)
- Condo group to pay $150,000 in child-bias case (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
- Boston Capital Profits before jobs (By Steven Syre, Globe Columnist)
- Investor group to buy Del Monte Foods for $4b (By Mae Anderson, Associated Press)
- Dunkin’ worker sues over tips (By Jenn Abelson, Boston Globe)

Living/Arts |
- The annual music gift guide (By Jeremy Eichler, James Reed, and Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: DVDs (Boston Globe)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: our DVD pick (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: books (Boston Globe)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: our book pick (By James Reed, Globe Staff)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: box sets (Boston Globe)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: our box set pick (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: holiday CDs (Boston Globe)
- Music gift guide Music gift guide: our holiday CD pick (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Isabelle Huppert’s dangerous liaisons (By Christopher Wallenberg, Globe Correspondent)
- MOVIE REVIEW
Director Claire Denis returns to Africa with a vengeance ‘White Material’ (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)
- Voices From Australia to Boston to Britain, people use — and overuse — irritating phrases (By Linda Matchan, Globe Staff)
- BOOK REVIEW Bio brings rock ’n’ roll recluse Syd Barrett to light (By Steve Morse, Globe Correspondent)
- ART REVIEW ‘Fresh Ink’ plays on centuries of traditional Chinese artwork (By Mark Feeney, Globe Staff)
- Classical Notes Creative reconstructions of ‘Dido’ at BEMF (By David Weininger, Globe Correspondent)
- Stages Ryan Landry reprises an old role to tweak Christmas anew (By Joel Brown, Globe Correspondent)
- Theater critic’s picks (By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff)
- Classical music critic’s picks (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
- Scene & Heard Local musicians come together to celebrate the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ (By Matt Parish, Globe Correspondent)
- Sound off: Reissue CDs (By James Reed and Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- Howard Fishman’s iPod shuffle (By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff)
- TV critic’s picks (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- On Demand movie picks (Boston Globe)
- Daily TV and radio guide (Boston Globe)
- DEAR MARGO By any name, they’re family (Boston Globe)
- Surfing the Net With Kids: vocabulary sites (By Barbara Feldman, Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
- Movie capsules (Boston Globe)
- G FORCE | TED LEO Ted Leo’s facing the music (By Sarah Mupo, Globe Correspondent)
- Double Date A winter warm-up at the Charles Hotel (By Luke O'Neil, Globe Correspondent)
- Things to do Holiday music in the air (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Things to do ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ kicks off Stoneham Theatre’s Holiday Shows (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Things to do Cantors in Concert at Temple Emanuel in Newton (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Things to do ‘Beasley’s Christmas Party’ at Merrimack Repertory Theatre (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Movies opening this week (Boston Globe)
- Names Cee Lo Green takes aim, and connects (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names More Zep tales from Davis (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names A mug fit for the cover (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names A little fright music (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Lending a hand (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity News Lopez, wife to divorce (Boston Globe)
- New book collects the best of a prolific man of ‘Letters’ (By Hillel Italie, Associated Press)

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