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the Boston lok Tuesday, January 7, 2014 In the news 1 will listen. I will learn. I will Blast call Tuesday: Cold and windy; high 18-23, low 9-14 Wednesday: More of same; high 23-28, low 18-23 High tide: 3:36 a.m., 3:59 p.m. Sunrise: 7:13 Sunset: 4:28 Complete report, B15 Florida State wins crown No. 1 Florida State scored with 13 seconds remaining to overtake No.

2 Auburn, 34-31, in college football's final BCS title game. Cl. The Supreme Court halted same-sex marriages in Utah while state officials appealed a federal judge's ruling allowing the unions. A2. The Senate confirmed Janet L.

Yellen as the first chair JESSICA RINALDI FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE Mayor Martin J. Walsh left the stage at Boston College's Conte Forum after an inauguration ceremony marked by tradition and optimism Monday. Signal of a new way to do business With theme of unity, Walsh takes helm as mayor of Boston By Jim O'Sullivan GLOBE STAFF For two decades, it was the city's aptest synonym for political power, a one-word summation of autonomy with in the municipal boundaries and, sometimes, ANALYSIS until more than three quarters of the way through. When he did, it was in brief tribute. "His legacy is already legend," Walsh said.

"And his vision is all around us." Walsh and former (let that one sink in for a moment) mayor Thomas M. Menino were supposed to meet at City Hall Monday morning, a ceremonial handoff that never came to pass. Menino has been fairly open about the difficulty he has had relinquishing the role he held ANALYSIS, Page A7 woman in the 100-year history of the Federal Reserve. She is the first Democratic nominee to take the post since Paul Volcker in 1979. B7.

At the Republicans' request, the Senate delayed a test vote on a bill to renew long-term jobless benefits in an opening day marked by partisan criticism. A5. Liz Cheney quit her contentious candidacy in the Wyoming Republican Senate primary. The former vice president's daughter cited health issues in her family, with no elaboration. A5.

Activists have broken their silence nearly 43 years after stealing FBI documents that revealed agency spying and dirty tricks against dissident groups. A12. The United States and Iran are being drawn together by their opposition to radical Sunni fighters who are roiling Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. A4. Syrian rebel factions clashed in Raqqa, a city controlled by a group linked to Al Qaeda, a sign that the war within a war is widening against extremists.

A4. Republican Charlie Baker raised $427,547 in December, more than any other Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate but far less than he took in for the same period four years ago. Bl. Throngs looked for the next big high-tech breakthrough as the nation's largest consumer electronics show opened in Las Vegas. B7.

beyond them. But on Monday, in an inaugural address that ran nearly 3,000 words, Mayor Martin J. Walsh uttered the name Menino only three times and did not mention his predecessor personally Throughout the city, optimistic talk By Andrew Ryan GLOBE STAFF Martin Joseph Walsh, the son of Irish immigrants who grew up in a Dorchester three-decker and rose to prominence through the labor movement, took the oath of office Monday as Boston's 48th mayor, vowing a new era of progress and collaboration. In an inauguration infused with Celtic tradition, Walsh alluded to his own biography as he described Boston as a city of big dreams, second chances, and redemption. Speaking to a crowd of 8,000 at a Boston College sports arena, Walsh traced the arc of the city's history, noting its people have fought tyranny, stood up to slavery, opened doors to immigrants, and led the nation in recognizing same-sex marriage.

Walsh, 46, made nuts-and-bolts pledges to improve city schools, reduce crime, and overhaul the city's development process. But in essence, he made three simple promises. WALSH, Page A6 Intimate ending Thomas M. Menino gathered with aides and longtime friends before departing City Hall after 20 years as mayor. Bl.

Linehan wins The South Boston district councilor defeated Ayanna Pressley for City Council president. Bl. Praise for Koh Members of the technology community hailed Walsh's choice for chief of staff. B7. By Peter Schworm and Meghan E.

Irons GLOBE STAFF As she ran errands in Dudley Square Monday morning, Dorothy Boswell kept an eye on the clock. For the first time in two decades, Boston had a new mayor, and Boswell wanted to get home to watch his inauguration speech on Boswell did not vote for Martin J. Walsh, but she is hopeful he will do well. "If he does like Menino, he'll be all right," said the 80-year-old. Across the city Monday, many echoed that sentiment, saying they were optimistic Walsh would prove to be a worthy successor to the popular Menino at least in time.

They celebrated the first INAUGURATION, Page A7 Weather, precautions leave Logan, other airports clogged Midwest, further snarling air traffic, while icy conditions briefly closed John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York Sunday, diverting dozens of flights into Boston. Come Monday morning, unusually warm temperatures created a thick fog that made it impossible for some planes to land in Boston. Meanwhile, with new federal regulations increasing pilot rest periods taking effect over the weekend, all the weather delays led many LOGAN, Page A9 By Katie Johnston GLOBE STAFF A combination of snow, ice, fog, and new rules brought the national air transportation system to its knees Monday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at Logan International and airports around the country some for as long as a week. First, a nor'easter blew into Boston last week, causing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights as holiday travelers tried to get home.

Then snow hit the POINT OF VIEW: TOM KEANE "Colorado's experiment with legalizing marijuana for recreational use shows the genius of the Founding Fathers and, no, I'm not kidding." All. For breaking news, updated stories, and more, visit our website: BostonGlobe.com VOL. 285, NO. 7 Suggested retail price $1.25 $2.00 outside of Metro Boston 60F COLD TEMPERATURES RETURN. A Story, Bl 6 I 7 8 9 JAN.

3 4 5 Normal I A 30 Temperatures 20 at Logan 10 Airport ViJ Measured Forecast 0 01216 PAT GREENHOUSEGLOBE STAFF Australian paramedic Emily Jackson checked on train schedules during her wait at Logan. 947 7 2 5'" 4' SOURCES: National Weather Service; AccuWeather DAVID BUTLERGLOBE STAFF.