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Keep on slogging
A New England nor’easter promised to disrupt life again today after knocking out power for tens of thousands, sending trees crashing into homes and cars, causing spinouts and accidents, and paralyzing major rail and air travel. (By Michael Levenson and Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)
- Readers' snow photos | Readers' snow totals | Submit
- Globe photos | Biggest snowstorms | Snowfall map
- Video Big Story: Boston copes with storm | More video
- Traffic | Flights | Closings | Forecast | Tweets | More
Moments frozen in a Back Bay morning
As the nor’easter descended early yesterday, bringing with it icy winds, snow-day revelry, and slushy commutes, here is what unfolded in one corner of the city. (By David Filipov, Globe Staff)
- Video Blizzard in brief from Fairmont Copley | Photos
- Weight of snow taking toll on city’s tree cover | Video
- In collage of stories, people brave 2d big winter blast
- For many, snow day is business as usual | Survey
- AG keeps eye on utilities’ efforts to restore power
- Ice tips | How to shovel | Plow game | Snow haiku
Kennedys decision
throws field wide open
Vicki Kennedy’s latest — and she says final — declaration this week that she will not run for Senate next year sets off a scramble among Democrats to find a candidate who can mount a serious challenge to Republican Senator Scott Brown. (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
Obama calls for unity and healing
Summoning the soul of a nation, President Obama last night implored Americans to honor those slain and injured in the Arizona shootings by becoming better people, telling a polarized citizenry that it is time to talk with each other “in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds.’’ (By Philip Rucker and Anne E. Kornblut, Washington Post)
An innovator tests his skills with Polaroid
Bobby Sager is chairman of the board of the revived Polaroid, a name that for decades was associated with the Boston area, where he grew up and still lives. His mission now: restore Polaroid’s status as a global brand — the “next Apple,” as he puts it. (By D.C. Denison, Globe Staff)
- Video Sager talks about the indestructible soccer ball
- Photos CES scenes - celebs and CEOs | More coverage

Metro
- Outages, closed schools left in storm’s wake (By Michael Levenson and Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)
- In Back Bay, scenes from a morning are frozen in layers (By David Filipov, Globe Staff)
- Heavy, wet snowfall taking a toll on Boston’s tree cover (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
- Kennedy decision opens up field to challenge Brown for Senate (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)
- Despite big storm, people brave second big winter blast (Boston Globe)
- Parolee’s brother held on N.H. drug charges (By Shelley Murphy and Maria Cramer, Globe Staff)
- Archdiocese issues no-discrimination admissions policy (By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff)
- Yvonne Abraham Loss of care hurts us all (By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Columnist)
- Front-runners emerge for UMass president (By Tracy Jan, Globe Staff)
- Plan tackles Maine’s hospital debt (By Glenn Adams, Associated Press)
- NEW BEDFORD Frank says fish ruling strains alliance (Boston Globe)
- SPRINGFIELD Snow postpones trial in Uzi death (Boston Globe)
- NASHUA Jury to hear confession in machete killing (Boston Globe)
- AUGUSTA, Maine Trust opens $50m farmland campaign (Boston Globe)
- PROVIDENCE State plans to retry child molestation case (Boston Globe)
- WATERBURY, Vt. State seeks information on bat activity (Boston Globe)
- N.H. Republicans won’t try to repeal gay marriage law (By Norma Love, Associated Press)
- Advocates for elderly, disabled rip $15m cut (By Kyle Cheney, State House News Service)
- Cummington man dies in Wyo. skiing accident (By Neal Riley, Globe Correspondent)
- State Police capture fugitive in Ashland (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)

Regional editions
Globe West
- Wellesley Square sees string of shops close for business (By Kathleen Pierce, Globe Correspondent)
Globe North
- UMass Lowell underwater hockey team goes deep (By Taryn Plumb, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- HINGHAM Natick woman sues Hingham developer, alleges discrimination in failed affordable condo deal (By Jessica Bartlett, Globe Correspondent)

Obituaries
- Dr. Joseph Dorsey, local neurosurgeon (By Neal Riley, Globe Correspondent)

Nation
- Obama calls for unity and healing (By Philip Rucker and Anne E. Kornblut, Washington Post)
- Illinois poised for big hike in income tax rate (By Deanna Bellandi, Associated Press)
- Last year was wettest on record (New York Times)
- Calif. seeks to save by cutting state cellphones (Associated Press)
- Deficit falls, but may still top $1 trillion (Associated Press)
- Court halts Texas death penalty hearing (Associated Press)
- Research bands may harm penguins (Associated Press)
- Poll numbers climb for both Obama, Republicans (Associated Press)

World
- Lebanese government collapses (By Leila Fadel and Moe Ali Nayel, Washington Post)
- Haiti observes quake’s anniversary (Associated Press)
- Koreas restart hot line; no talks yet (Associated Press)
- Nazi-hunters give Canada a low grade (Associated Press)
- During Pakistan visit, Biden vows long-term US support (By Karin Brulliard, Washington Post)
- Russia blames flight crew for death of Polish president (By Mansur Mirovalev, Associated Press)
- Gates visits nuclear base, leaves China (By Anne Gearan, Associated Press)
- Attacks in Afghanistan kill nine, including five NATO troops (By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press)

Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Despite Evergreen closure, state’s tech strategy is sound
- Globe Editorial Driving: No 'pay as you go' premiums
- Globe Editorial No need to lift catch limits
- Jennifer Graham The rise and fall of Jennifers
- Joan Vennochi Kennedys still writing their own script
- Josh Green A mood of restraint in Washington

Sports
- Offensive play (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Jets get offensive with Brady, Patriots (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Lined up for a return (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- Celtics 119, Kings 95 Celtics storm their way past weary Sacramento (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Bruins notebook Working to post some points (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- NHL roundup Penguins overpower Montreal to end skid (Associated Press)
- Flyers thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- Sports Log Blackmon, Weeden return to Cowboys (Boston Globe)
- Celtics notebook Jermaine O’Neal must take a seat (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Robinson a reserve who deserved credit (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- James tweaks Cavs (By Tom Withers, Associated Press)
- NBA roundup Magic streak snapped (Associated Press)
- Patriots notebook This time, no one flakes out on arrival time (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Is he coming on strong? (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Jets notebook Jets’ Woody goes on IR with torn Achilles’ tendon (By John Powers, Globe Staff)
- NFL notebook Fox bid gets off ground (Associated Press)
- Rookies about to get PGA test (By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press)
- Whipple seen as front-runner at UConn (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- Xavier 79, UMass 50 Minutemen are rattled by Xavier (By C. Trent Rosecrans, Globe Correspondent)
- Men's college basketball roundup Seminoles take down No. 1 Duke (Staff And Wire Reports)
- Women's college basketball roundup Moore, Hayes lift UConn over St. John’s (Staff And Wire Services)
- Paintball biathlon? It’s worth a shot (By T.D. Thornton, Globe Correspondent)
- A whole new world (By Tony Chamberlain, Globe Correspondent)
- Snowsports notebook US boarding deaths up (By Tony Chamberlain and T.D. Thornton, Globe Correspondents)

Business
- Polaroid chairman pictures a bright future (By D.C. Denison, Globe Staff)
- For many, snow day is business as usual (By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff)
- AG keeps eye on utilities’ efforts to restore power (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
- A rental revival (By Ted Siefer, Globe Correspondent)
- Plans unclear for soon-to-be-closed plant at Devens (By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff)
- Tech Lab Gadgets that really get you going (By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff)
- Economy improving but hazards persist (By Jeannine Aversa, Associated Press)
- Union says it aims to be carmakers’ partner (By Tom Krisher, Associated Press)
- AIG to sell Taiwanese business $2.16b (By Globe wire services, Boston Globe)
- Regulator asked to clarify settlements (By Bloomberg News, Boston Globe)
- Forecasters expect home sales to rise (By Associated Press, Boston Globe)
- Around the Region Biogen Idec looking at biogenerics (By Bloomberg News, Boston Globe)
- Boston Scientific unit gets probation (By Bloomberg News, Boston Globe)
- Thermo Fisher aims to sell two units (By Bloomberg News, Boston Globe)
- Comcast set to air collection of JFK video clips (By D.C. Denison, Globe Staff)
- Geithner warns Beijing on currency (By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press)
- State tax credits help cover stars’ pay (By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press)
- Stock indexes at highest since August 2008 (Boston Globe)
- MARKET MOVERS ITT surges after it splits up operations (Boston Globe)
- MASS. MOVERS Bruker lands a $7.5m university order (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers Zale Corp. (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers JPMorgan Chase (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers LeapFrog (Boston Globe)

Style/Arts |
- Cover Story Small changes, big results (By Jaci Conry, Globe Correspondent)
- Movie Review
The Green Hornet Movie review -- The Green Hornet showtimes (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)
- Stars were all dulled up at the People’s Choice Awards (By Hayley Kaufman, Globe Staff)
- StyleWeek Providence wears it well (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- G Force Miss Mass. refuses to miss out (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- Bargain Bin (By Ami Albernaz, Boston Globe)
- Handyman on Call: framing with wood or metal studs? (By Peter Hotton, Globe Staff)
- Book Review ‘Not Quite Adults’ presents a guide to growing up during hard times (By Chuck Leddy, Boston Globe)
- Jacob’s Pillow set for season of premieres (By Karen Campbell, Globe Correspondent)
- Names A time for 'Desperation' (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Still a ‘Morning’ guy (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names A stylish ‘Night Out’ (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Guys in the Hall (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Showtime passes on 'The Kennedy's (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Birthday Kid (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Sporting a new BF (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names The skinny on Frankel (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Tyler tidbits (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names ‘Beautiful’ moment (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity News Late night hosts all right (Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Daily guide for television and radio (Boston Globe)
- On Demand picks (Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
- Nightlife: the week ahead (Boston Globe)
- Mark your calendar (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- To do list (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Party Lines (Boston Globe)
- Arts (Boston Globe)
- Music (Boston Globe)
- Events (Boston Globe)

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