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As we await the Nov. 10 news of the winner among the six novels short-listed for the annual Booker Prize, administrators of the prestigious award have made another announcement, a significant ...

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Globe Santa hears from families whose struggles reflect three of the biggest news stories of the year, including the federal government shutdown.