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Vogue And MAC Cosmetics Dinner Hosted By Lisa Love And John Demsey In Honor Of Prabal Gurung At The Chateau Marmont

Party pics: MAC Cosmetics and Vogue fete Prabal Gurung

Hollywood came out to celebrate designer Prabal Gurung at a party held by MAC Cosmetics and Vogue.

Posted in Style
Tagged Chateau Marmont, Diane Kruger, Mac Cosmetics, Prabal Gurung, Vouge | Reply
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the "Salt" Los Angeles Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on July 19, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt side by side through the years

Angelina Jolie recently made the announcement that she has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast [...]

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Tagged Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, photos, Together | Reply
British Prime Minister David Cameron joins with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and visits the Boston Marathon Bombing Memorial on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki/Metro

PHOTOS: UK Prime Minister David Cameron visits Boston Marathon bombing memorial

British Prime Minister David Cameron joins Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on a visit to the Copley Square memorial in honor [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boston, boston marathon, Boston Strong, David Cameron, deval patrick, memorial, photos | Reply
Actress Angelina Jolie (R) and her mother Marcheline Bertrand pose together at the premiere of Jolie's film

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy due to cancer fears

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer and says she [...]

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, National
Tagged Angelina Jolie, breast cancer, cancer, double mastectomy, operation, preventative, scare, surgery
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Photos: MBTA Transit Police dogs

A slideshow of the MBTA Transit Police Department’s newest members – three explosive-detecting dogs.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, k9, MBTA, police dog, Transit Police | Reply
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PHOTOS: Artwork from Lucy Knisley’s memoir, ‘Relish: My Life in the Kitchen’

For Lucy Knisley, the decision to create an illustrated memoir was easy. “Food is something that interests me, and comics [...]

Posted in Books
Tagged Books, Lucy Knisley, memoir, photos | Reply
The red roofs of shepherd villages stand in stark contrast to the green pastures of the park's canyons and the misty, jagged heights of the not-so-distant mountains. Credit: Kate Thomas, Metro

PHOTOS: Adventures in Turkey’s Mediterranean region

Make sure to pack your hiking boots, swim suit, whetted appetite and boundless curiosity, because there ain’t no mountain high [...]

Posted in Travel
Tagged antalya, arykanda, kekova, koprulu, Mediterranean, touros, Turkey | Reply
Barbara Walters and co-anchor Hugh Downs. Credit Getty Images

PHOTOS: Looking back at the career of Barbara Walters

A look back at the career of Barbara Walters.

Posted in Entertainment, National, News
Tagged Barbara Walters, career, old photos | Reply
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PHOTOS: Americans don’t like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Rihanna; but Justin Timberlake ‘should be president’

A poll of America’s musical tastes says the nation cannot stand Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga, although it [...]

Posted in Entertainment, Music, National, News, Uncategorized
Tagged Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jay-Z, John Lennon, justin bieber, justin timberlake, Lady Gaga, Music, paul mccartney, pop music, PPP, president, rap music, Rihanna, survey, Whitney Houston | Reply
Ilgunas got some of the outdoors experience he needed while working as a back country ranger.

PHOTOS: Graduate school in a van

Posted in Education
Tagged Books, education, graduate school, van | Reply
The final section of the spire sits on top of One World Trade Center on May 10, 2013 in New York after it was fully installed on the building's roof.  Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: The week in pictures, May 10

The week in photos from May 4 through May 10, 2013.

Posted in News
Tagged news, photojournalism, photos, society, the week in pictures | Reply
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Starkly beautiful images from New York photographer Caleb Cain Marcus’ two-year ice odyssey

    Caleb Cain Marcus, a photographer living in New York City, became enchanted by the Perito Moreno glacier of Patagonia in [...]

Posted in Books, Entertainment
Tagged A Portrait of Ice, Alaska, Caleb Cain Marcus, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Patagonia | Reply
Prince Harry Visits The United States - Day Two

PHOTOS: Prince Harry visits Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia

During day two of Prince Harry’s visit to the United States, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Arlington National Cemetary, British, Great Britain, Prince Harry | Reply
Police say this is the man who used a fake Canadian driver's license to retrieve the packages containing $30,000.

Man suspected of scamming grandmother out of $30,000

Police provided these surveillance photos of the man they suspect tricked an elderly widow into sending $30,000 in cash from California to New York.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged california, crime, elderly scam, fraud, NYPD, scams, seal beach police department | Reply
Sidecar: Made with Kettle One vodka, Peach Snaps, Sour mix and Triple Sec. You check out this cocktail at Jay-Z's hot spot, The 40/40 Club!

PHOTOS: Make these ‘Great Gatsby’ inspired cocktails

To get your own Jazz Age soiree off to a good start, you’ll need a good drink in your hand. [...]

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Tagged cocktails, drinks, Great Gatsby | Reply
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Accused Cleveland captor Ariel Castro posted cryptic Facebook message about ‘real women’

In what now appears as a chilling premonition, Ariel Castro posted a message on Facebook about “real women” and how they should handle the breakdown of a relationship when a child is involved.

Posted in National
Tagged Amanda Berry, Ariel Castro, charges, Cleveland, cryptic message, Facebook, foreshadow, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, photos, real women, relationships | Reply
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PHOTOS: Ariel Castro’s recent Facebook activity

Recent Facebook activity by Ariel Castro, one of three brothers accused of kidnapping Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight in [...]

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Tagged Ariel Castro, Cleveland, Facebook, news, social media | Reply
General Christopher P. Hughes and Captain James Van Thach shake hands in Afghanistan.

PHOTOS: Queens native Captain James Van Thach and his service dog Liz

Veteran and Queens native Captain James Van Thach and his service dog Liz traveled to Afghanistan with the Troops First Foundation to share his [...]

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Afghanistan, canine companions for indepdendence, Iraq, NYC, photos, veteran | Reply
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PHOTOS: Ship crashes into concrete control tower in the Northern Italy

Seven people were killed and two were missing after a container ship crashed into a concrete control tower in the northern Italian port of Genoa.

Posted in International, News
Tagged crash, death, Genoa, italy | Reply
The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, peaking at 1:32 pm EDT on May 3, 2013.

NASA releases dramatic images of solar flares

NASA has released dramatic images of radiation bursts spurting from the sun’s surface toward Earth. These solar flares are generally [...]

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Tagged images, Nasa, pictures, radiation burst, solar flare, space | Reply
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PHOTOS: Celebrities who have had weight loss surgery

On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed he underwent weight loss surgery because he became concerned about his health. [...]

Posted in Entertainment, Wellbeing
Tagged celebrity, health, slideshow, weight loss, weight loss surgery | Reply
A man shows page one of The Plain Dealer newspaper to a friend while people gather along Seymour Avenue near the house where three women who disappeared as teens about a decade ago were found alive on Monday May 7, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: The discovery of missing Cleveland girls 10 years later

Photos of the scene in Cleveland Ohio after discovering Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight who have been missing [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Amanda Berry, captive, Cleveland, found, girls, teens | Reply
Don Guido Anelli, Catholic Priest and Partisan leader.  age 31. Born: Vigalone, Italy. Anelli was one of the first organizers of the armed resistance against the Germans and Fascists in the province of Parma. Credit: Sergio Giliotti Collection

PHOTOS: Artwork from Robert Edsel’s ‘Saving Italy’

Posted in Books, Entertainment
Tagged art history, artwork, Books, WWII | Reply
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

So punk: Highlights from the Met Gala 2013

We take a look at some of the best red carpet looks from the 2013 Met Costume Institute Gala.

Posted in Style
Tagged anne hathaway, celebrity, Fashion, Givenchy, Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian, Met gala, miley cyrus, Punk: Chaos to Couture, red carpet, Sarah Jessica Parker | Reply
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PHOTOS: All about Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake announced he will be going on an  international tour which will begin in October of this year. It [...]

Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged concert, justin timberlake, Music, old photos, on stage, tour | Reply
"Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala

PHOTOS: Memorable looks from the Met Gala

The Met Gala, known to the fashion world as the “Oscars of fashion” , will be held on May 6th, [...]

Posted in Lifestyle, Style | Reply
Equality Forum 2013

PHOTOS: SundayOUT! at Equality Forum 2013 draws hundreds to The Piazza

The 2013 Equality Forum’s SundayOut! drew hundreds of people to The Piazza at Schmidt’s, including LGBT civil rights activist Mariela Castro.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged civil rights, equality forum, lgbt, malcolm lazin, mariela castro, northern liberties, piazza at schmidt's, politics, sundayout! | Reply
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Photos: Big day in Beverly for American Idol’s Angie Miller

The final three American Idol contestants includes Beverly-native Angie Miller. She came back to her hometown this weekend for a special event.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged American Idol, Angie Miller, beverly, Boston, fox, parade | Reply
Broad Street Run

PHOTOS: Thousands participate in the 34th annual Broad Street Run

An estimated 40,000 people gathered Sunday morning for Philadelphia’s Broad Street Run, billed as “the largest 10-miler in the country.”

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Broad Street Run, center city, mayor michael nutter, Philadelphia, photos | Reply
Last year's Civic Center Jane's Walk — which will reprise this year — was led by Linda Fisher who has worked in Manhattan's Civic Center for 40 years. Having lived through and researched its history, Fisher began at the northern end of City Hall park--the site of the city's first penal institutions, to tell the story of the Civic Center's development, including a lesson on the functions of the various courts, jails and government buildings. Credit: Giles Ashford.

Jane’s Walks

Many of last year’s walks are being reprised as part of the 100 free walking tours slated for this weekend.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, Brooklyn, civic center, jane jacobs, janes walk, manhattan, municipal arts society, NYC, Queens, Staten Island, urban exploration, west village, williamsburg | Reply
Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Beyonce can put on a show

We all know by now Beyoncé can put on a show. Her striking outfits, dynamic choreography, and amazing stage presence, [...]

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Tagged Beyonce, concert, diva, performing, photos | Reply
Chris Kelly (L) and Chris Smith (R) of hip-hop duo, Kris Kross, at a New York City nightclub in 1992. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Remembering Chris Kelly of ‘Kris Kross’

Kris Kross was one of our favorite hip-hop groups of the 1990s.  They were known for their hit song, “Jump”, [...]

Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged Chris Kelly, hip hop, Kris Kross, old photos, The 1990s | Reply
THE GREAT GATSBY

Metro’s guide to the best (and worst) summer movies

We round up the best, the dumbest and even the smartest films coming at you this summer season.

Posted in Entertainment, Movies
Tagged Great Gatsby, guide, Ironman 3, movies, preview, summer | Reply
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 2013

Mother’s Day gift picks for the woman you love most.

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Tagged Mother's Day Gift Guide | Reply
Wednesday's Living Flame Memorial Service honored police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Charles Mostoller/Metro

PHOTOS: Fallen firefighters and police officers honored at Living Flame Memorial Service

Fire Capt. Michael R. Goodwin and police officers Brian Lorenzo and Moses Walker Jr. were added to the roster of [...]

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Tagged Brian Lorenzo, firefighters, Living Flame Memorial Service, michael goodwin, Moses Walker Jr., Police officers | Reply
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PHOTOS: Food trucks around town

Whether you’re tired of the restaurant scene,or you are just looking for a quick and interesting meal in the city [...]

Posted in Food
Tagged delicious, Food, foods trucks | Reply
Woman from Westboro Baptist Church rallies against gay marriage at the Supreme Court during the Prop 8 and DOMA hearing in 2013. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Westboro Baptist Church protestors

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, along with students and community groups, protest against the Westboro [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged anti-gay, equal rights, lgbt, proposition 8, protesters, Westboro Baptist Church | Reply
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Photos: New Downtown Crossing Walgreens opens tomorrow

The new Downtown Crossing Walgreens megastore is 24,745 square feet, will have self-serve frozen yogurt and a juice and smoothie bar among other features.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Boston, Downtown Crossing, megastore, photos, walgreens | Reply
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PHOTOS: Ridiculous Starbucks name misspellings

In the world of Starbucks, busy baristas take have to remember all those complex drink combinations while delivering them with [...]

Posted in International, National, News
Tagged fail, mistakes, Starbucks | Reply
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PHOTOS: A look back at the telephone

Take a trip down memory lane with these images of phones from the past.

Posted in Tech
Tagged Alexander Graham Bell, phone, telephone | Reply
TNT/TBS Broadcasts The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Red Carpet

PHOTOS: Sofia Vergara, out and about

Photos of the Columbian-born actress, television hostess, and comedian, Sofia Vergara.

Posted in Entertainment, Television
Tagged photos, red carpet, Sofia Vergara | Reply
Sure, this is more than you’d like to spend on any lipstick, but if you’re lusting for an orange that pops — and hydrates — look no further. Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color in Wild Ginger, $48,  www.neimanmarcus.com

Spring 2013 beauty trend: Bold lips

One of spring’s big beauty trend’s is bold lip color. We rounded up some knock ‘em dead lipsticks every woman needs in her arsenal.

Posted in Style
Tagged bold lips, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Jason Wu, MAC, Missoni, Nars, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Revlon, Spring 2013 beauty, Tom Ford Beauty | Reply
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy aftermath

A look back at the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged hurricane, Hurricane Sandy, Sandy, superstorm sandy | Reply
Rule 41: If you ever tell another parent that you don’t have a problem with something, you will begin having that problem tenfold.

PHOTOS: Parenting, via stick figures

Amber Dusick started her blog Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures because she  ”needed a place to vent about the funny [...]

Posted in Books, Entertainment
Tagged Amber Dusick, Books, illustrations, Parenting, stick figures | Reply
Tim Tebow and head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets look on from the sidelines against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 22, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: A look back at Tim Tebow playing for the Broncos and Jets

The New York Jets announced the release of Tim Tebow on Monday, April 29, 2013. Here is a look back [...]

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PHOTOS: Cherry Blossoms and Anime at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Tens of Thousands turned out this weekend for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Sakura Matsuri Fest and to see the cherry blossoms blooming.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Cherry Blossoms, local, Sakura Matsuri Fest | Reply
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SLIDESHOW: Fatal fire on Linden Street in Allston

One person was killed and 15 others were injured when a fire ripped through an Allston home early Sunday morning where at least six residents are Boston University students.

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Tagged Allston, BFD, Boston, fire, linden street | Reply
Shortlisted: The last day of Barack Obama's campaign, Brooks Kraft

GALLERY: Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the Sony World Photography Awards will be honored in London today. Photographer of the Year is Norwegian [...]

Posted in International, News
Tagged awards, London, Photography, shortlist, Sony, world | Reply
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PHOTOS: MIT Officer Sean Collier memorial service

Thousands of people attended the memorial service for MIT Officer Sean Collier who was allegedly killed by the accused Marathon bombers.

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boston, marathon bombings, memorial service, MIT, Sean Collier | Reply
These photos depict undocumented immigrants wrapped in scarves that read: "Undocumented. Unafraid. Unapologetic." Credit: Define American.

#UndocumentedNYC

Photos from the #UndocumentedNYC event on the Lower East Side.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged define american, immigration, jose vargas, undocumented immigrants | Reply
People stand among debris outside the French embassy after the building was attacked, in Tripoli April 23, 2013. Credit: Reuters

PHOTOS: Car bomb hits French embassy in Libya

France’s embassy in Libya was hit by what appeared to be a car bomb on Tuesday, injuring two guards in [...]

Posted in International, News
Tagged attack, bomb, car bomb, embassy, France, International, Libya, Tripoli | Reply
Ms River Splendor docked.  Credit: Vantage Deluxe Travel

PHOTOS: Take a cruise on the ms River Splendor

The ms River Splendor has many of the same perks, activities, and amenities that are usually found in larger cruise [...]

Posted in Lifestyle, Travel
Tagged Europe, river splendor, Riverboat Cruising, travel, Vantage, vantage deluxe world travel | Reply
Infrared image of Boston bombing suspect inside a boat in Watertown, Boston. Credit: Massachusetts State Police

PHOTOS: Massachusetts State Police release infrared images of Boston bombing suspect

Massachusetts State Police released infrared images of the capture of Boston bombing suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The suspect was found hiding inside [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boston, Boston bombing, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, national, suspect, Watertown | Reply
SWAT teams enter a suburban neighborhood to search an apartment for the remaining suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings in Watertown, Massachusetts April 19, 2013. Credit: Reuters

PHOTOS: Law enforcement searches for bombing suspects

Law enforcement officials are going door-to-door Watertown, Mass., in a manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, the second suspect in the [...]

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Tagged bombing suspects, Boston, Boston bombing | Reply
The FBI released two new photos of Suspect 1 and Suspect 2 Friday morning. The suspect on the left is the one who was killed, officials said.

UPDATE: Brothers from Chechnya ID’d as Marathon bombing suspects; 1 dead after police shootout, other on the run

Marathon bombings: Suspect 1 dead, Suspect 2 still on the run in Watertown

Posted in Local, News
Tagged attack, Boston, boston marathon, Boston Marathon Attack, Chechnya, crime, dead, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, FBI, new, photo, photos, suspect 1, suspect 2, suspects, tamerlan tsarnaev, terrorism, Watertown | Reply
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PHOTOS: FBI releases images of Boston bombing suspects

FBI releases images of Boston bombing suspects.

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Tagged bombing, Boston, FBI, suspects | Reply
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FBI releases video images of two Boston Marathon bombing suspects

The Federal Bureau of Investigation today released surveillance images of two suspects connected to the Boston Marathon bombings. [

Posted in National, News
Tagged attack, bombings, Boston, boston marathon, Boston Marathon Bombings, crime, FBI, Morgan Rousseau, terror | Reply
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PHOTOS: How cute animals save the planet

That’s right: cute animals can save the planet.

Posted in International
Tagged cute animals, earth day, environment, Panda Messiah, pandas, wildlife | Reply
People gather outside of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as US President Barrack Obama and wife Michelle attend an interfaith prayer service to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings April 18, 2013 in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.  Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Boston mourns bombing victims at interfaith memorial

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined the city of Boston to mourn the bombing victims at an [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boston bombing, boston marathon, boston victims, Michelle Obama, president barack obama | Reply
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PHOTOS: Books and booze come together for a fun drink recipe book

Fun drink recipes from the book, “Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist”, by Tim Federle. Cheers to good books [...]

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Tagged Books, booze, drinks, Fun. | Reply
Willowbrook Park. Credit:  Nature Conservancy

PHOTOS: Top 5 nature spots to picnic in NYC

Want to become one with nature? Here are the top 5 nature spots to have a picnic in New York [...]

Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged nature, NYC, picnic, spring | Reply
General atmosphere in Boston, Massachusetts after the bombing on April 15, 2013. Credit: Nicolaus Czarnecki /Metro

PHOTOS: On the streets of Boston after Marathon bombing

Boston-based photographer Nicolaus Czarnecki is on the scene in Boston to capture the atmosphere after the Boston Marathon bombing on [...]

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Tagged bombing, Boston, boston marathon, photos | Reply
Local residents attend a candlelight vigil in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts April 16, 2013 where eight-year-old Boston Marathon explosion victim Martin Richard lived. Credit: Reuters

PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil in Dorchester, Boston for Martin Richard

Residents of Dorchester, Boston gather together to hold a candlelight vigil for 8 year-old Martin Richard who died after two [...]

Posted in National, News
Tagged Boston, Boston bombing, boston marathon, Dorchester, Martin Richard, photos, vigil | Reply
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 17:  The Bearer Party made up of personnel from the three branches of the military stand alongside the coffin of British former prime minister Margaret Thatcher on a gun carriage to be drawn by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery during her ceremonial funeral, at the Church of St Clement Danes on April 17, 2013 in London, England. Dignitaries from around the world today join Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as the United Kingdom pays tribute to former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher during a Ceremonial funeral with military honours at St Paul's Cathedral. Lady Thatcher, who died last week, was the first British female Prime Minister and served from 1979 to 1990. (Photo by Carl Court - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: Margaret Thatcher funeral — the Iron Lady laid to rest

Borne aloft on the shoulders of eight military servicemen, the coffin of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was carried [...]

Posted in International, News
Tagged funeral, gallery, London, Margaret Thatcher, photos | Reply
Boston Marathon bomb scene pictures taken by investigators show the remains of an explosive device. The photos were produced by the Joint Terrorism Task Force of Boston, provided to Reuters April 16, 2013 by a U.S. government official who declined to be identified.  
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PHOTOS: Boston Marathon bomb scene evidence

Boston Marathon bomb scene pictures taken by investigators show the remains of an explosive device.

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Tagged bomb, boston marathon, evidence, fragments, photos, scene | Reply
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PHOTOS: Front page news headlines from Boston Marathon coverage

Front page headlines from the Boston Marathon bombings.  The Chicago Tribune sports section honored Boston sports teams by using their [...]

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Emergency personnel respond to the scene after two explosions went off near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Acts of kindness and heroism at the Boston Marathon

In the face of tragedy, people came together, showing their resiliency and signs of heroism during the Boston Marathon.

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Tagged boston marathon, heroism, photos | Reply
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Nine wardrobe staples every man should own

We rounded up the best value versions of recession-proof classics that will never go out of style.

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Tagged APC, ben sherman, brogues, Clarks Originals, Edwin jeans, J.Crew, Loake, menswear, Muji, Zara | Reply
Two officials run away from the first explosion, right, on Boylston Street at the 177th Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Explosion during Boston Marathon

Photos of the scene after the explosion during the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Tagged boston marathon, breaking news, explosion, news, photos | Reply
The elite men's race start of the 117th Boston Marathon kicked off in Hopkinton, Mass. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013. Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: 117th Boston Marathon

Winners from the 117th Boston Marathon held in Boston, Massachusetts on April 15, 2013.

Posted in Sports
Tagged boston marathon, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Lelisa Desisa, photos, Rita Jeptoo, Tatyana McFadden, wheelchair, winners | Reply
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PHOTOS: 2013 MTV Movie Awards

The stars were out at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. [...]

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Tagged awards, movies, MTV, photos | Reply
Bieber at the Berlin Wall:

PHOTOS: Historic spots where Bieber would say something dumb

This past weekend Justin Bieber visited the Anne Frank House.

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Tagged Anne Frank, gossip, justin bieber | Reply
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PHOTOS: Jonathan Winters remembered

(Reuters) Comedian Jonathan Winters, star of dozens of TV shows and movies like “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” [...]

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Tagged death, entertainment, Jonathan Winters, news, old photos | Reply
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Jay-Z and Beyoncé together through the years

Here are photos of the multimillion-dollar power couple together through the years.

Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged Beyonce, couples, Jay-Z, Music, photos | Reply
Singer Kelly Rowland performs onstage at the 4th Annual ELLE Women in Music Celebration at The Edison Ballroom on April 10, 2013 in New York City. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

PHOTOS: Elle’s Women in Music event in New York City

 Take a look inside Elle magazine’s fourth annual Women in Music celebration at the Edison Ballroom in New York.

Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged edison ballroom, elle, events, gallery, industry party, magazine, new york city, photos, women in music | Reply
2fik's recreation of "La Grande Odalisque" by  Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (right).

PHOTOS: Artist 2fik showcases recreations of famous paintings at Brooklyn gallery

At first glance, it might appear as “La Grande Odalisque” by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres – the famous painting featuring a posing naked woman. But wait – the naked woman has a beard.

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Tagged 2fik, Arts, Brooklyn, exhibition, Invisible Dog, photos | Reply
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PHOTOS: Metro sips spring’s new beer batches

What do you get when you put seven journalists (and non-beer connoisseurs) together for a beer tasting? This round-up.

Posted in Food, Going Out
Tagged Beer, beer tasting, Dogfish, Food, Game of Thrones, going out, ommegang, Review, Sam Adams | Reply
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Our favorite Karen O looks

Karen O, front woman of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s has worn some wild stage outfits. Here are some of our favorites.

Posted in Music, Style
Tagged Christian Joy, Karen O, Mosquito, style, Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Reply
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PHOTOS: Miranda Kerr, Victoria’s Secret model

Photos of Miranda Kerr out and about, modeling for Victoria’s Secret, and attending red carpet events.

Posted in Entertainment, Gossip, News, Style
Tagged Miranda Kerr, photos, reebok, victoria's secret | Reply
Robert Downey Jr. strikes a pose at the Russia Tour for “Iron Man 3” in Moscow, Russia. Credit Gennadi AvramenkoAvramenko

PHOTOS: Robert Downey Jr promotes ‘Iron Man 3′ in Moscow, Russia

Robert Downey Jr. was in Moscow to promote Marvel’s ‘Iron Man 3′. He surprised fans at the October Multiplex in [...]

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PHOTOS: Kate Young’s prom party for Target

Celebrity stylist extraordinaire Kate Young debuted her new capsule collection for Target at an exclusive party in New York on [...]

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PHOTOS: Looking back at Jackie Robinson on and off the field

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to join a Major League team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Not only did he have [...]

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You know it's spring when soft shell crabs reappear on the menu.
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Where to dine this spring in NYC

The patience of New Yorkers has paid off as spring has finally arrived in NYC and it’s time to dine.

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Over on Twitter, @GTIndeed decided I'd look best as a 1920s steel conglomerate tycoon. This is totally what I look like right before I tie a damsel to the rail road tracks.

PHOTOS: Deface Dorothy’s Face contest

The Deface Dorothy’s Face contest is going so well! I never knew my readers were so creative. Here’s just a [...]

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Death penalties spread as elite nations return to capital punishment

Executions increased last year, resumed in several countries, and were used for lighter offences, according to Amnesty International’s ‘Death Penalty in 2012’ report.

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Photos: Who’s running, not running, maybe running for mayor of Boston

To keep our heads from spinning, Metro created a slideshow to keep track of who is in, who is out and who is maybe in the race for mayor of Boston.

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Tagged Boston, charles clemons, city council, dan conley, felix arroyo, john connolly, mayor, mayor's race, politics, rob consalvo, tito jackson, will dorcena | Reply
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PHOTOS: Personal Assistant for a day

PA for a Day worker, Jennie Wright did a job for a personal chef by picking up a package from [...]

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PHOTOS: A look back on the career of Annette Funicello

A look back on the career of Annette Funicello. She is best known as a Mouseketeer during the 1950s broadcast [...]

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Margaret Thatcher on Downing Street, London, at the start of her third term in office in 1987: Credit: Getty Images

PHOTOS: Remembering Margaret Thatcher

A look back at the former prime minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher.

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Tagged death, Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher, photos, Prime Minister, UK | Reply
Snoop Dogg (now Snoop Lion): In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) discussion on Reddit, Snoop claimed he smokes 81 blunts a day, seven days a week. Few were surprised. Credit: Joe Scarnici/WireImage via Getty Images.

Some of America’s favorite stoners

As the New York State Senate looks at a bill that could legalize medical marijuana statewide, take a look at some of Metro’s favorite famous stoners.

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Charles Mostoller/ Metro. Runners faced off against hordes of the undead at the Philadelphia Zombie Run, a 5K race where contestants must weave their way through mobs of fake zombies that are trying to eat their brains (i.e. pop balloons attached to the runners' waists). Thousands of people took part in the event on Sunday at FDR park in South Philadelphia.

Photos: National Zombie Run starts in Philly

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Portrait of Nirvana photographed in the early 1990s. 
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PHOTOS: Remembering Kurt Cobain

On April 5th 1994 the lead singer of 1990s rock band Nirvana died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the [...]

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"I didn’t listen to any advice (male or female) that perpetuated the idea that women should play it safe. I knew I would make it, and that if by some chance I didn’t, I was smart enough to figure out a Plan B." - Lindsay Anvik

PHOTOS: Leading ladies, powerful women executives

Meet the women featured in Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead”.  Her [...]

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PHOTOS: The Posters of AMC’s ‘Mad Men’

April 7th is approaching and that means AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ will be entering season 6.  It is without question that [...]

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Roger Ebert receives a special award of recognition at the American Society of Cinematographers 17th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2003.
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PHOTOS: Remembering Roger Ebert

A look back at the life of Roger Ebert, who has passed away on April 4, 2013 from battle with [...]

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Tagged cancer, death, old photos, photos, Roger Ebert | Reply
Ellen DeGeneres with host Jay Leno on March 11, 2009.
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PHOTOS: A look back at guests appearing on the ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

Let’s take a look back at some of Jay Leno’s memorable moments hosting the ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

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Tagged Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Television, Tonight Show | Reply
A beer sampler remains on the table as Brian Dwyer brews in the SingleCut back room.
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Suds and the City

We are extremely excited to learn that brewing beer is making a big comeback to New York City. Call up [...]

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Tagged Beer, brewery, new york city | Reply
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during "12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief" December 12, 2012 at in New York.
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PHOTOS: Rollings Stones keep on rolling

The Rollings Stones have been performing since the 1960s, and they recently announced  their tour dates for 2013. Rock on [...]

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PHOTOS: My wife’s fight with breast cancer

Angelo Merendino chronicled his wife’s battle with breast cancer, in the hopes of helping people better understand the depths of the experience.

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Tagged angelo merendino, cancer, jen merendino, NYC, Photography | Reply
Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, making a mobile phone call from the beach, in the American TV series 'Magnum PI', circa 1985.
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PHOTOS: The cellphone turns 40!

April 3rd, 2013 marks the 40th Anniversary of the cellphone.

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inger Cee Lo Green performs with the Muppet characters at the 80th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 28, 2012 in New York City.  
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PHOTOS: The Muppets – A Look Back

As we remember Jane Henson co-creator of The Muppets, let’s take a trip down memory lane and check out the [...]

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24th May 1962:  American First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1929 - 1994) sits at a classroom table as her daughter, Caroline Kennedy, runs her hand through her mother's hair, during a visit to Caroline's school.  
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PHOTOS: Caroline Kennedy through the years

Caroline Kennedy is set to become the next US Ambassador to Japan. Let’s take a look at some of her [...]

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Julia Sweeney as Pat during "Pat's Interrogation" skit on April 11, 1992 
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Julia Sweeney’s memorable moments as a performer on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Julia Sweeney has a new memoir entitled ‘If It’s Not One Thing It’s Your Mother ‘ where she shares her [...]

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Home plate umpire Bruce Froemming tries to separate New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (left) and Boston Red Sox's catcher Jason Varitek as they argue after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch in the third inning of game at Fenway Park.
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PHOTOS: Memorable moments of the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees

As we enter another season of baseball, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees battle it out in [...]

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Actor Cory Monteith attends the 11th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 9, 2012.
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PHOTOS: Cory Monteith heads to rehab

Cory Monteith, star of “Glee”, heads to rehab.

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PHOTOS: Six-alarm fire in Dorchester

PHOTOS: Six-alarm fire in Dorchester

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Photos: Mayor Menino through the years

A slideshow of photos of Mayor Thomas Menino through the years.

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Easter brunch must-haves

Tabletop products for your Easter celebration.

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Kim Kardashian Sighting on March 26, 2013 in New York City.
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PHOTOS: The evolution of Kim Kardashian’s baby bump

Love it or hate it, we can’t tear our eyes from Kim Kardashian’s maternity style.

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Tagged baby, celebrities, Fashion, Kim Kardashian, maternity wear, outfits, photos, pregnant, slideshow, style | Reply
Not feeling your outfit? Throw on this vest and voila! We All Shine By MinkPink Festival Vest, $89, www.urbanoutfitters.com

What to wear to Coachella: Music Festival Fashion

Music festival essentials perfect for rocking out under the warm sun.

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Slideshow: PAX East has no shortage of costumes

About 70,000 gaming fans attended PAX East at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

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Groundhog handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil.
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PHOTOS: Is Punxsutawney Phil a friend or foe?

PHOTOS: Is Punxsutawney Phil a friend or foe?

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Fred Rogers on set.
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PHOTOS: Mr. Rogers through the years as the world celebrates his 85th birthday

On what would have been the 85th birthday of Fred Rogers, star of the iconic children’s show “Mr Rogers’ neighborhood,” we take a look back at America’s favorite friendly neighbor through the years.

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Queens seminary students study to be priests

Students study in Queens in hopes of joining the priesthood.

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St. Maarten

Visit St. Maarten for a Dutch and French experience.

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There's a lady in the house: For those of you who don't do androgyny, feminine staples such as peplum tops, full skirts with longer hemlines and pencil skirts with cinched jackets gave collections a polished, ladylike feel.
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10 fashion trends from Fall 2013

We analyzed all four Fashion Weeks in the fall 2013 schedule and picked the trends you’ll wear next fall.

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Tagged Chanel, Fall 2013 Fashion Week, Givenchy, high slits, Menswear inspired, Oversized coats, Pink, Plaid, Saint Laurent, texture, Trends, winter white | Reply
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Ludlow tenants showcase their apartments

Ludlow tenants showcased their apartments.

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Manet's oil on canvas "Chez Tortoni" (1878-80).
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PHOTOS: The stolen paintings of the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist

The FBI says it knows the identity of those responsible for the theft of 13 artworks from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990.

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PHOTOS: Scenes from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Despite the snow that fell Saturday in New York City, the crowds came out to see the St. Patrick’s Day [...]

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PHOTOS: Mayor Nutter is booed out of budget address

Hundreds of municipal workers booed Mayor Nutter until he cut short his annual budget address.

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A woman is arrested by officers during a protest on Wednesday. (Credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: Protests continue for third night in East Flatbush

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Unions rally against Mayor Michael Nutter at City Hall

PHOTOS: Unions rally against Mayor Michael Nutter at City Hall

Philly union reps gathered outside City Hall to protest Mayor Michael Nutter’s “blatant union busting agenda.”

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Nuns on St. Peter's Square.
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PHOTOS: Festive crowds brave rain in St. Peter’s Square

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Hondros was particularly known for his work featuring children. In this photo, a 10-year-old boy named Ali Salem el-Faizani is shown working as a traffic cop in Benghazi. Schools had been closed throughout eastern Libya for nearly two months. "I like directing the cars around," Ali told Hondros. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images.)

Chris Hondros: Selected Photos from Libya

Some of the photos Chris Hondros took in Libya in the days before he was killed.

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PHOTOS: Big cats rule the wild

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Rikard Larma/Metro. Philadelphia Flower Show crowds were treated to the George Weldon Jazz Trio and photos with the Queen of England in SEPTA's Market East station this afternoon.

PHOTOS: Jazz trio welcomes Flower Show crowd in Market East station

Members of the George Weldon Jazz Trio performed for crowds this afternoon at SEPTA’s Market East Station. The trio was [...]

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Cops bust alleged heroin smuggling ring

Cops bust an alleged heroin smuggling ring.

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In this handout photo provided by Ministry of Information and Communication from Venezuela, the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez smiles while reads the Granma daily in a Cuban hospital accompanied by his daughters on February 15, 2013 in Havana, Cuba. Credit: Orinoquiaphoto/Handout-MINCI/LatinContent/Getty Images)

PHOTOS: Hugo Chavez through the years 1954-2013

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer.

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"Journey To OZ Balloon" Arrives In Central Park For Disney's "Oz The Great And Powerful"

OZ hot air balloon floats through Central Park

It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, actually it was a hot air balloon drifting over Central Park Tuesday morning.

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Vitaly Zelkovskiy: Photos of tourist who never smiles go viral

Meet Vitaly Zelkovskiy, the tourist who never smiles.

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Blake Lively at the 'Gossip Girl' press conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
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PHOTOS: Celebrity pets pose for the camera.

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The happy couple: Benn Wyatt and Leslie Knope.
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Photos from ‘Parks and Recreation’ Pinterest wedding album

The episode sparked so many ‘awwws’ that NBC decided to create a Ben and Leslie’s Wedding Album on Pinterest.

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Elderflower is all the rage these days, so we weren't surprised to see it show up in Angry Orchard's latest offering. Their newest drink is light, fizzy and refreshing. About $10 for a six-pack, stores nationwide

Our latest booze obsessions

Put down the Bud Light — we’ve got some other picks to show you.

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A sign of affection, or a hint at a baby bump? Whatever Jen (in Valentino) and Justin were doing, they looked hot doing it.

Who wore what: Oscars 2013

See who shone on the red carpet.

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Tommy D "Naked Man" takes the stage.
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Things got naked at the 14th Annual Mr. Lower East Side Pageant

Photo slideshow of the 14th Annual Mr. Lower East Side Pageant.

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The good: Michelle Williams, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Brokeback Mountain,” let her star shine in this canary yellow Vera Wang gown in 2006. 
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Photos: The best and worst Academy Awards gowns

In anticipation of Sundays Oscars, we combed the Academy Awards archives for the best and worst red carpet looks.

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Station nightclub fire 10-year anniversary memorial

A slideshow of photos from the 10-year anniversary of the Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead.

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Taco Bites food truck

Take a look at these tasty tacos from Taco Bites food truck!

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The exhibit showcases more than 250 archeological finds from the recently discovered tomb of King Herod.

Jerusalem’s Israel Museum showcases artifacts of King Herod the Great of Christmas story

King Herod’s artifacts are on display at the Israel Museum.

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PHOTOS: Kimmel Center unveils giant time machine for PIFA 2013

The Kimmel Center today kicked off the countdown to the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts by installing a [...]

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Little Joe’s birthday at the Franklin Park Zoo

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Meteor shower destroys Metro office in Chelyabinsk

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PHOTOS: One Billion Rising Valentine’s Day dance party

Women’s Way hosted the Philadelphia celebration of One Billion Rising’s global day of awareness-raising on Valentine’s Day in Love Park.

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South Africa's Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend.
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PHOTOS: ‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius would join long list of sportsmen killers if convicted of murder

Olympic and Paralympic hero Oscar Pistorius was arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend model Reeva Steenkamp on [...]

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Tagged athletes, killers, list, murders, Oscar Pistorius, sportsmen | Reply
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PHOTOS: Abe mingles with the crowd at Philly’s Lincoln Day Parade

Abraham Lincoln – or a very convincing impersonator, at least – mingled with attendees of Tuesday afternoon’s Lincoln Day Parade. [...]

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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 [...]

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Tagged animals, circus, south philadelphia | Reply
Families celebrated the weather by ice skating at the Blue Cross River Rink in Penn's Landing.

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PHOTOS: Ice skating at the Blue Cross River Rink in Penn’s Landing

 

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Tagged blue cross river rink, ice skating, local, penns landing | Reply
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Oscott College seminary in Birmingham in this September 19, 2010 file photo.
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Pope Benedict over the years

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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 [...]

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Spread the love with these gifts on Valentine’s Day

Everyone knows she doesn’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day, but just try showing up without one of these gifts. And a [...]

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Hey, sexy lady— Valentine’s Day lingerie picks

Let’s face it, the best gifts on Valentine’s Day are lingerie. She’ll swoon over these pretty little things.

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Baby tigers are so cute at this age. 
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PHOTOS: Cute baby animal Tuesday

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Julie Andrews over the years

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Singers Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez attend The 2011 ESPY Awards. Credit: Getty Images

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber in happier times

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An "unidentified" beach volleyball player during the practice sessions for the London 2012 Olympics.

What if every Olympic sport was photographed like beach volleyball?

Getty Images is gross.

Posted in Lifestyle, Sports
Tagged beach volleyball, butts, crotches, female athletes, male athletes, men, Olympic sport, photograph, photos
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