Famous men will cry if they want to
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Melcher Street project may change
Democrats lash out at critics in defense of health care law
The Obama administration has launched an all-out defense of its health care law just days before the US House is slated to vote on repeal.
(Boston Globe)
Ski and sun winter getaways
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British Columbia's backcountry takes the weather to make, a helicopter to reach, and is delicious to ski on. (Globe) |
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Curaçao does not rely on tourism as its sole industry. As a result, it has remained a bit of a hidden jewel. (Boston Globe) |
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Tom White built a fortune and then gave it away
He gave away more than $75 million in his lifetime, and helped stop the spread of tuberculosis. (Boston Globe)
Beth Israel chief leaves after controversy
Paul Levy, chief executive of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for nine years, announced his resignation yesterday. (Boston Globe)
- Misstep unlikely to keep Levy from top positions
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SJC upends rules on foreclosures
The state’s highest court yesterday upheld a ruling that calls into question the ownership of hundreds, possibly thousands, of properties in Massachusetts.
(Boston Globe)
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- Three indicted in four Mattapan slayings
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- Gun fair supervisor says he warned father about Uzi
- US refuses request to increase fish limits
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Explore the breweries of the Green Mountain State
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Tom Brady rides a scooter during the bye week
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REAL ESTATE
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Old Colonial needs new love
The stairways are narrow and the ceilings close -- just what you'd expect for an antique New England Colonial.
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Cars
10 new cars to watch
In advance of the North American International Auto Show, here are 10 new vehicles that are or will be hitting the market this year.
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Jobs
Jobless claims decline
Fewer Americans filed claims for unemployment insurance payments over the past month, indicating the labor market is improving.
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