GOP leaders look ready to accede, for short term

By Jonathan Weisman

President Obama’s aggressive inaugural address could bring a more pragmatic tone from congressional Republicans, if not a shift in beliefs.

By John M. Broder

Governor Dave Heineman brushed aside opposition over the Keystone XL pipeline, putting approval of the pipeline in the hands of the Obama administration.

By Michael Rubinkam

A former pastor awaiting trial in the 1999 death of his first wife was convicted Tuesday of fatally bludgeoning his second wife nine years later.

Weakened Netanyahu likely to serve a 3d term

By Jodi Rudoren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged from Israel’s national election likely to serve a third term.

Indonesia court gives British woman death sentence

By Sara Schonhardt

An Indonesian court sentenced a 56-year-old British woman to death Tuesday for smuggling $2.5 million worth of cocaine onto the island of Bali.

By Salma El Wardany

The president’s first 200 days in office have seen more lawsuits filed on charges of ‘‘insulting the president’’ than all Egyptian rulers since 1892, a leading rights group said.

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By Scot Lehigh

Because of GOP legislative intransigence, President Obama would be wise to go outside the capital and wage a campaign for what he wants done inside the Capitol.

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Criminally ugly

By Paul McMorrow

A plan state officials recently endorsed would compound everything that’s wrong with the Middlesex jail building, and cement it in place.

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A “silent filibuster” — the threat, sometimes sent by email, to delay action — is so easy that the minority party has every reason to use it regularly.

Nanny held on high bail; old allegations come to light

By Peter Schworm and Travis Andersen

Lawyers for Aisling ­McCarthy Brady, the Quincy nanny accused of assaulting the now-deceased toddler in her care, say she played no part in the death.

Much to check before entrusting a child’s care

By Sarah Schweitzer

The news that a nanny has been charged with assaulting a Cambridge girl who subsequently died revives a feeling of uncertainty for local parents.

Stories of love, deception have long been entwined

By Christopher Muther

The story of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and his fake girlfriend is a head-scratcher, but romantic con games are as old as cupid’s bow and arrows.

By Jay Fitzgerald

Two recently-built liquefied natural gas terminals off the coast of Gloucester haven’t received a drop of imported fuel in more than two years.

Citing costs, Steward cuts hospital guards

By Katie Johnston

Steward Health Care System eliminated the security staff at four Mass. hospitals, outsourcing about 50 jobs to a New Jersey contractor.

Amid gentrification, affordable units built in Chinatown

By Casey Ross

A redeveloped Hong Lok House will rent apartments for less than $500 a month, expanding affordable housing in the midst of luxury high-rises.

George Gund III, 75; unorthodox businessman, team owner

By William Yardley

Mr. Gund had many successes as a businessman, but he hardly followed a conventional route.

Red Sox complete Mike Napoli deal, despite hip ailment

By Nick Cafardo

Napoli, 31, does not expect his hip condition will hamper him this season, which he will likely spend at first base for the Red Sox.

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Cavaliers race past reeling Celtics

By Gary Washburn

The Celtics didn’t respond to Doc Rivers’ motivation and lost their fourth straight game, this time to a sub-.500 team.

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Patriots were really bad at a terrible time

By Greg A. Bedard

Everyone but special teams deserves part of the blame for Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens in the AFC title game.

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Going with the grains

By Matt Barber

At Bondir in Cambridge, a little savory tart represents edible history in many corners of the world, as ancient grains have been popping up more at local establishments.

Quick guide to cooking grains

A quick guide to cooking grains.

Recipe for beet and mushroom ragout with toasted farro and poached eggs.