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Patriots adjust to life with no Gronk

Patriots adjust to life with no Gronk

A timetable for Rob Gronkowski's return is iffy after his broken arm was surgically fixed Monday.

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State seeks new policy on life sentences for juveniles

While change is expected in Mass., no clear answers have emerged on how to handle new cases and review past convictions involving killers under 18. (Boston Globe)

N.H. couple sought in injuries to boy

Police are looking for 23-year-old Jessica Linscott and 27-year-old Roland Dow, who are suspected of inflicting burns and bruises on a 3-year-old boy. (Globe, 6:19 a.m.)
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The Huddle: Thanksgiving Day's top games

The Globe's Zuri Berry and Bob Holmes go down the list of every game with playoff implications, and others, in this Thanksgiving preview edition of The Huddle.

One woman's year-long beauty break

Phoebe Baker Hyde spent a year away from makeup and fashion and came away with a book — and a better sense of herself. (Globe)

Study finds 3,300 gas leaks in Boston

A new Boston University study details the explosion risk from the leaks and environmental damage from aging infrastructure under city sidewalks and streets. (Globe)

Mass. borrowers get millions in aid

Thousands of state homeowners received $266 million from a settlement over improper foreclosure actions, the Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight said. (Globe)

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Mayor Menino’s office

For the past 25 days, the mayor has been working from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he is being treated for a ­variety of ailments.
Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots stay mum on Gronkowski

The tight end had surgery for a broken left forearm . . . we think. It’s not certain because the team refuses to publicly acknowledge that Gronk is hurt.

Highway system, T face big deficits

The MBTA faces a $130 million deficit for the next budget year, but that daunting gap is eclipsed by a $240 million highway system shortfall.
Opinion | Kevin Cullen

The truth never dies

Louie Greco died in prison, an innocent man, because the FBI had no qualms about letting four innocent men take the rap for an informant’s crime.

TV spoilers becoming unavoidable

The obsession with sharing everything we know on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites means that what happens on TV doesn’t stay on TV.
Opinion | Farah Stockman

Baby, please don’t go

Talk of secession could be a sign of irreconcilable differences in our relationship to the federal government.

Chicken saves charities’ holiday

Higher prices and growing demand have forced more charity groups to hand out chickens instead of turkeys to struggling families.

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More American workers to pick their insurance

More American workers to pick their insurance

For some American workers, picking the right health insurance is becoming more like hunting for the perfect business suit: It takes some shopping around to find a good fit and avoid sticker shock.

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Bieber, Minaj win big at American Music Awards

Nicki Minaj, who wore three different wigs and four outfits throughout the night, repeated her AMAs wins from last year picking up trophies for favorite rap/hip-hop artist and album.

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American Music Awards 2012 fashion report

While the red carpet at the 40th annual American Music Awards brought the regular highs and lows, the real brow-raising moments of the night came from the performances.
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Maria Menounos covers Men's Fitness magazine

Maria Menounos covers Men's Fitness magazine

Medford native and Emerson College grad Maria Menounos is on the cover of the December issue of Men's Fitness, baring it all in a skimpy bikini.

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