Senate deal prevents tax hikes for many, delays spending cuts
The Senate passed a compromise early Tuesday that prevents income tax hikes on nearly all working Americans while raising taxes on the wealthiest.
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With any fiscal deal, payroll tax apt to rise
Even with a fiscal deal, most employees will take home less this year because of an expiring payroll tax cut.
Enduring memories of luminaries lost in 2012
The Globe remembers some of the notable figures, locally, nationally, and internationally, who passed away in 2012.
First Nighters ring in 2013 around Boston
Revelers in the Hub cheered the arrival of the New Year under a fireworks display that burst over Boston Harbor as the clock began ticking on 2013.
Homicides decrease in Boston for third straight year
Homicides have been reduced by solid police work, an aging population, and better trauma care.
Asthma reduced in Boston public housing
New Boston data indicate asthma incidences have dropped nearly by half since 2005.
