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Chinatown rings in the 2013 Chinese New Year

Chinatown celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Snake on Feb. 10, 2013. The 14th annual Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival took place at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.  This is the year of the snake in the Chinese lunar calendar.



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Obama defends terrorism tactics in wary Berlin

President Barack Obama defended U.S. intelligence methods on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday, telling Chancellor Angela Merkel and wary Germans that Washington was not monitoring the emails of ordinary…

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Serena Williams kind of apologizes for Steubenville comment

In a new interview in Rolling Stone magazine, tennis star Serena Williams was quoted partially blaming the victim of the Steubenville rape case for what happened.

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United States to meet with Taliban to seek…

The United States and the Taliban raised hopes for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan with commitments to meet this week after 12 years of bloody…

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(Update) T fires back at report that claims…

A report by the Pioneer Institute report, which is expected to be released today, claims that the MBTA is overstaffed and overpays its employees when compared to other transit agencies.

Entertainment

Sweet 'Yeezus': The critics v. Kanye West

What did the music reviewers make of “Yeezus,” the latest from Kanye West? “There's purpose in repulsion…”

Entertainment

Angelina Jolie stunt double sues News Corp over…

A stunt double for Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has sued News Corp over allegations its British newspapers hacked her phone, the first lawsuit in the…

Music

VIDEO: John Mayer's new song features 'Prancercise' lady

It seems like Joanna Rohrback has prancercised her way into John Mayer's new song, "Paper Doll".

The Word

The Word: The surgery that made Courtney Stodden…

Courtney Stodden, child bride and perennial tabloid star, recently underwent breast augmentation surgery.

MLB

Gomes' walk-off gives Red Sox 3-1 win over…

The Red Sox defeated the Rays 3-1 in Game 2 of their doubleheader

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Patriots' Aaron Hernandez linked to possible homicide

Patriots' Aaron Hernandez linked to possible homicide

NHL

Bruins 'two-kka' wins away from Stanley Cup

Bruins two-kka wins away from Stanley Cup

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Celtics: Danny Ainge wants Doc Rivers to return…

Celtics: Danny Ainge wants Doc Rivers to return as coach

Wellbeing

How to choose a pair of sunglasses

Expert tips to make sure your eyes stay protected

Home

Home: Barb Blair helps with a DIY furniture…

Before you toss that hand-me-down dresser, Barb Blair suggests you try giving it a paint job.

Lifestyle

A learning adventure at the touch of an…

This app might help keep kids thinking this summer.

Career

Unpaid internships threatened by federal law

For many companies summer has been indicative of two things: a reminder of the office dress code and bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, unpaid interns looking to advance…