House GOP counters Obama’s fiscal plan

By Matt Viser

The House Republicans’ plan calls for almost twice as much in spending cuts and half as much revenue increases.

Divided Senate considers pact for disability rights

By Christopher Rowland

The fate of a treaty to promote international rights for the disabled indicates that the Senate continues on a divided path.

Carbon monoxide sends 42 students, 7 adults to hospitals

Potentially lethal carbon monoxide levels at an Atlanta elementary school with no detectors sent at least 42 students and seven adults to hospitals.

By Isabel Kershner

Britain, France, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark protested Israel’s plans for more settlements, reflecting wide frustration with policies on the Palestinian issue.

A trial began for 10 people charged in connection with the financing of a jihadist movement that the UN Security Council considers an affiliate of Al Qaeda.

Iran’s foreign minister said any direct talks between Iran and the US would have to be approved by the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Mitt Romney for mayor of Boston

By Joanna Weiss

As mayor, Romney would be free to problem-solve, to do the kind of work that made him an appealing public servant in the first place.

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Where is the 20 percent?

By Farah Stockman

It is impossible to envision a solution to the fiscal crisis that does not include those in the top 20 percent in income paying more taxes.

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By Paul McMorrow

Assembly Square in Somerville and the old Monsanto plant in Everett are two sides of the same coin, but now they’re on sharply divergent development paths.

Suffolk University to stress career learning

By Martine Powers

President James McCarthy will unveil a new vision for the school that seeks to transform the university into a leader in tech-savvy, career-oriented learning.

Specter of predators puts parents in constant vigil

By Beth Teitell

After years of revelations about sexual predators lurking in our most respected institutions, parents and caregivers say they’re on high alert.

Obama’s uncle gets expulsion rehearing

By Maria Sacchetti

In challenging his deportation order, Onyango Obama is asserting that he had insufficient representation in his immigration case.

Boston-area tech sector is scrambling to fill jobs

By Michael B. Farrell

Headhunters are struggling to find enough talented engineers and developers for their clients.

Bank of America to cut more jobs in Mass.

By Todd Wallack

As part of a push to streamline operations, the company plans to eliminate nearly 200 Bay State jobs next year.

NHL’s latest lockout is a costly one

By Callum Borchers

The Bruins, along with local businesses, are losing out on millions of dollars as the stoppage drags on.

Helene Rabb Cahners-Kaplan, 91, trailblazer for women

By Gloria Negri

In an era when few women sat in the boardrooms of Boston’s nonprofits and businesses, Mrs. Cahners-Kaplan was a regular presence in many.

David Relin, 49, coauthor of controversial bestseller

By Leslie Kaufman

Mr. Relin, a journalist and adventurer who achieved acclaim as coauthor of the bestseller ‘‘Three Cups of Tea,’’ died Nov. 15.

Ray Heffner, 87, president of Brown in turbulent ’60s

By Michelle R. Smith

Mr. Heffner was president of Brown University during the tumultuous late 1960s but spent his happiest years as a volunteer teaching literature at a senior center in Iowa.

Patriots are the AFC’s No. 2 seed — for now

By Shalise Manza Young

The Patriots, despite having the same record as the Ravens and having lost to them in September, are now the No. 2 playoff seed in the conference.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Patriots’ Brandon Lloyd less of a target lately

By Shalise Manza Young

The receiver and Tom Brady have had difficulty connecting, and it shows in the ratio of times he’s been targeted.

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With Jovan Belcher case, there’s just no way to know

By Christopher L. Gasper

We’ll never know what caused the desperation, despair, and derangement that led the Chiefs player to ruin so many lives.

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Cambridge cable station a soapbox for free speech

By James H. Burnett III

Cambridge Community Television has become known for a series featuring outspoken residents.

Stage Review

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ steps on stage

By Terry Byrne

This theatrical version of the classic 1946 film hews closely to the original.

Stephen King unafraid to tell his tales at UMass Lowell

By James H. Burnett III

The author will share how horror and fantasy affect his views on life, and discuss his career and current projects, at an upcoming talk.