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PHOTOS: Elephants march through South Philly as the circus comes to town

A stampede of elephants and horses paraded up 11th Street on Tuesday. The massive animals were unloaded from a freight train south of the stadium complex, then led by trainers to the Wells Fargo Center, where the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Built to Amaze circus will hold 11 shows Wednesday through Sunday.



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DNA evidence may clear Honduran man sentenced to…

DNA evidence may clear Honduran man sentenced to…

Lawyers seeking to overturn the murder conviction of a Honduran man who has been on Florida's death row since 2006 presented new DNA and blood stain evidence in a Florida…

Local
Northeastern University says it's readying to butt out

Northeastern University says it's readying to butt out

Northeastern University formally announced Tuesday that it will be among the first colleges in the Boston area to implement a campus-wide ban on smoking.

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Newbury Street gains a well-heeled new flagship with…

Newbury Street gains a well-heeled new flagship with…

When you step into the brand new Frye Company flagship space on Newbury Street, it hits you. The distinct, inimitable smell of fine leather: rich and warm, at once familiar,…

International
Italy's Berlusconi questioned in prostitution probe

Italy's Berlusconi questioned in prostitution probe

Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi was questioned by Rome prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday over allegations the former prime minister paid 750,000 euros to buy the silence of people…

Arts
The results for the 31st Annual Elliot Norton…

The results for the 31st Annual Elliot Norton…

The Boston Theater Critics Association celebrated excellence in theater at the 31st Annual Elliot Norton Awards Monday night at the Paramount Theater. Named for eminent theater critic Elliot Norton, the…

Entertainment
'Star Trek Into Darkness' more like 'Into Dumbness'

'Star Trek Into Darkness' more like 'Into Dumbness'

“Star Trek Into Darkness” is as glum and mechanical as its predecessor was buoyant.

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Holly Madison's fiance is in deep, deep trouble

Holly Madison's fiance is in deep, deep trouble

Holly Madison's fiance and father to her infant daughter, Rainbow, is facing more than 13 years in prison for bribery, embezzlement, conspiracy and conflict of…

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The Word: Vin Diesel thinks Facebook owes him

The Word: Vin Diesel thinks Facebook owes him

Vin Diesel has a bone to pick with Facebook. The "Fast & Furious 6" star is taking credit for making celebrity pages popular on the…

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Red Sox skid continues in 5-3 loss to…

Red Sox skid continues in 5-3 loss to…

Lack of offense cause for 5-3 loss to Rays

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Playing the Field: Maple Leafs fans elected to…

Playing the Field: Maple Leafs fans elected to…

Toronto Maple Leafs fans elected to not riot despite promise

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Hadfield: Bruins comeback the second best in Boston…

Hadfield: Bruins comeback the second best in Boston…

Hadfield: Bruins comeback the second best in Boston sports history

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Bruins - Rangers series schedule

Bruins - Rangers series schedule

NHL Playoffs: Bruins - Rangers series schedule

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Keep allergens out of your home

Keep allergens out of your home

Asthma and allergy pro Robin Wilson tell us how to keep allergens out of our home.

Education
Father says Chester High School tried to cover…

Father says Chester High School tried to cover…

Alphonzo Green said Chester High School tried to cover up the vicious attack on his 16-year-old son that was captured on a cell phone video and went viral.

Food
Sweet secrets from Hungry Girl

Sweet secrets from Hungry Girl

The peppy food star teaches us some tips and tricks.

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Trend of the week: Leopard spots that pop

Trend of the week: Leopard spots that pop

Leopard print are everywhere now from dresses to sneakers, we round up a few of our favorites.