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Dancing the winter away in Boston
People beat the January blahs at Woodword at the Ames Hotel near Faneuil Hall this weekend.
- Hub's Maura Tierney to debut on Broadway
- Commuter rail may face more delays today
- Winslet's husband fights tabloid over pics
- Brad Pitt tweet to Chinese: I'm coming
- 'The Walking Dead' led comics sales in '12
- Love Letters: Too young to commit
- Watch Did 'Downton' live up to the hype?
- watch Moms work out with their kids
- Get your tissues, chicken soup ready
Sports
Fascinating rematch for N.E.
After a less-than-scintillating wild-card weekend, look for the NFL playoffs to ramp up.
- Bobby Valentine joins NBC Sports Radio
- RG3 defends decision to play
- Adjusted stat reveals Celtics' true MVP
- Intensity winning games for Celtics
- Brady: Patriots need best vs. Texans
- Patriots rested but far from relaxed
- Notebook: Pats-Texans not like Game 1
- NFL: No Luck as Ravens shut down Colts
- Storied programs battle for BCS title
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Fire breaks out in Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Logan
Firefighters used halon and water to extinguish the fire that erupted in the plane's battery compartment at about 10:30 a.m. after passengers arriving from Toyko had left the aircraft, officials said. (Globe, 1:41 p.m.)
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Brookfield man attacked by bobcat
Roger Mundell Jr., pictured left, went into his garage yesterday when the bobcat pounced on him. Mundell, his wife, and his 15-year-old nephew were all injured. The cat was shot dead.
(AP, 1:14 p.m.)
(AP, 1:14 p.m.)
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National Grid fined $270k for pay delays
Attorney General Martha Coakley fined the utility as hundreds of employees continue to go unpaid for work performed during Hurricane Sandy. (Globe, 1:19 p.m.)
Bruins players back together on ice
In preparation for training camp, eight Bruins participated in an informal practice this morning at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. (Globe, 12:03 p.m.)
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5th graders would need iPads under Wellesley plan to be discussed Thursday
Families would have to supply the iPads, which would need to meet minimum requirements, according to the district's website. (Boston Globe, 11:47 a.m.)
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Businesses cheer news
of NHL lockout’s end
Owners of restaurants and bars near TD Garden are eagerly awaiting the return of Bruins fans.
Opinion | Adrian Walker
More political shame in Lawrence
Jose Santiago’s mere presence in city government reeks of the cronyism and corruption that have made the William Lantigua administration such a failure.
Ariad to add HQ, jobs in Cambridge
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, which won approval to market its leukemia treatment, will build a new corporate headquarters and laboratory complex in Kendall Square.
Opinion | Juliette Kayyem
Vladimir Putin
is brilliantly wicked
The Russian president is cruelly using orphans to thwart the cause of human rights.
Microsoft-less fair looks to mobile
Perhaps the biggest thing at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the giant hole where Microsoft used to be.
Opinion | James Carroll
America’s dangerous game
American football is sublimated combat, and its regulated violence is key to the sport’s appeal.
How to navigate the flu season
Government health officials predicted a harsher and earlier flu season this year, and so far that seems to be the case.
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Happy anniversary, fit-self
Our fitness blogger started down the path to health one year ago, with the help from many followers, and friends.
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Colorado prosecutors to outline theater shooting case
The preliminary hearing set to start today will determine whether there's enough evidence to bring a case against accused shooter James Holmes to trial.
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Politics
Obama taps Hagel for Pentagon and Brennan for CIA
The president will nominate Chuck Hagel as his defense secretary and counterterrorism adviser John Brennan (pictured) to lead the CIA.
Business
Bank of America in $10b settlement with Fannie Mae
Bank of America says it will pay over $10 billion to settle mortgage claims. The bank will pay $3.6 billion to Fannie Mae and buy back $6.75 billion in loans.
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Personal Finance
What you should (and shouldn't) buy in January
Items like patio furniture, mattresses and kitchen electronic devices won't be good buys this month and will see prices fall, one expert says.
Arts & Entertainment
Memorable pop culture quotes of 2012
From Ben Affleck to Kristen Stewart to Justin Bieber and more, we’ve rounded up some of the year’s most memorable quotes from pop culture in 2012. Let us know which quote made the longest-lasting impression.
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Harvard Grads currently in Congress
The 113th Congress convened for the first time this year on Thursday. Many of these politicians are alums of Harvard University, including new members such as Joseph Kennedy III and Elizabeth Warren.
THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS
Ovuline raises $1.4 million for services that promote procreation
Cambridge startup Ovuline is pretty clear about its mission: "We make babies." The company is pitching an app and a web site to help.
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