Previewing the Super Bowl ads
The Super Bowl is not just about football, it's also about commercials. Here's a look at some of the ads.
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Liquor stores try to block upstart
Egypt ruling party leaders resign but Mubarak remains
The top leadership body of Egypt's ruling party resigned today, but the regime appeared to be digging in its heels, calculating that it can ride out the protests. (AP, 2:30 p.m.)
- US envoy: Mubarak has to lead Egypt to transition
- US supports Egypt reform steps | Mubarak isolated
- From Boston to Cairo, with fear and hope | Egypt timeline
Rain may worsen threat of roof collapses
Roofs already strained by heavy snow across Greater Boston could face an additional burden later today as rain moves into the region. (Globe, 12:41 p.m.)
Ideas
Cloud control: Manipulating the weather
This winter has made many people wish they could control the weather, but the clouds have resisted many attempts at manipulation over the last 200 years. (Globe)
Suitors aren’t put off by layoffs
Under pressure from shareholders or unwanted suitors, several Mass. companies are resorting to an old standby to boost their stock prices: firing employees. (Boston Globe)
Spotlight Follow-up
Jury takes up Probation Dept. charges
A Massachusetts grand jury is hearing testimony about allegedly rigged hiring and promotion practices, according to multiple sources. (Boston Globe)
Crowding stirs debate on Hanover Street
Some in the North End want to make Hanover Street one way and give it a Newbury Street panache. Others fear losing the bustle that makes this savory place. (Globe)
Local news
- By train or car, January the cruelest month for MBTA
- Teen dead after car plunges from Mass. highway
- Illegal immigration bill to be taken up in RI
- Bill would give Mass. diners 'meals tax holiday'
- EPA: Mass. plant agrees to pay $41k for violations
- Mass. veterans group to be renamed after Marine
- Mother defends teen accused in MassBay gun case
- At-risk teens get a second chance at GED
Beach weddings
Couples find a way to weddings with water views
Chinese New Year 2011
Revelers celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Demonstrations in Egypt
A timeline of the protests on the streets of Egypt
You write the caption
Lady Liberty out on the cold streets of Boston
Ms. Conceptual
Artist Rachel Perry Welty sees humor everywhere
The Big Picture
Scenes of US soldiers in Afghanistan
Unforgettable ads
Best Super Bowl ads, from '1984' to Terry Tate
Globe photos of the week
Performers, NHL All-Star game, snow, and more
MBTA crime reports
Check MBTA reported crime by station
A&E
- Photos Football movie classics | Story | Bowl Party guide
- Photos Hasty Pudding honors Leno | Story | Video
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