Dec. 6, 2010
Updated: 9:08 AM

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Coach Bill Belichick
Jets at Pats > Tonight, 8:30

Patriots, Jets poised to battle

Courts' juvenile cases drop

Criminal and child welfare caseloads in the state's juvenile courts have fallen sharply since 2007 despite economic turmoil that has hurt many families. (Globe)

After roller coaster ride, deal gets done

After roller coaster ride, deal gets done (Doug Pensinger/ Getty Images)
In the wake of on-again, off-again reports, the Sox and Adrian Gonzalez agreed to the framework of a contract extension, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. (Globe)

Police: Driver faces 11th alcohol charge

A man arrested on a drunken driving charge in Seekonk had an active Massachusetts driver's license, despite 10 prior impaired-driving offenses, authorities said. (Globe)
Bogart, Bergman top Cusack
A field of 32 romantic films came down to two, as "Casablanca" beat "Say Anything," and heads to a Somerville Theatre screening.
A Kemp?s Ridley sea turtle

Scientists and volunteers are finding unprecedented numbers of juvenile sea turtles, mostly Kemp’s ridleys (left), on Cape Cod Bay shores this winter — and predict this year will be one of the worst for strandings. (Globe)

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Two tough acres

Two tough acres

This Dutch gambrel is built like a military base: thick, granite walls, a huge barn that once served as an aircraft hanger, and a backyard bomb shelter.
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Even fuel-sippers and mainstream cars are getting exciting, so have a look through the show and visit in person through Sunday.
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Jobs

Job growth disappoints

Job growth disappoints

The US economy added just 39,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent.
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