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• 'Selma' director hurt by star David Oyelowo's Oscar snub

  10-02-2015 23:51
  
  'Selma' director Ava DuVernay says she is 'hurt' star David Oyelowo didn't get an Oscar nod
  
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• Alex Rodriguez meets with Yankees, apologizes for actions

  10-02-2015 23:41
  
  Alex Rodriguez meets with Yankees in Bronx and apologizes for actions
  
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• It's snow joke: More winter weather is coming to New England

  10-02-2015 22:53
  
  It's snow joke: New England braces for even more digging with another storm likely Thursday
  
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• Plenty of fish: Get hitched at Coney on Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2015 22:24
  
  Most people want to avoid a sideshow at their wedding. Read more.
  
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• On the menu for Yelp: Ordering takeout with Eat24

  10-02-2015 22:10
  
  Yelp says it bought online food delivery service Eat24 for $134 million
  
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• Nielsen's top programs for Feb. 2-8

  10-02-2015 21:58
  
  A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Feb. 2-8
  
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• Cop indicted in death of Akai Gurley

  10-02-2015 21:44
  
  A grand jury has indicted the rookie NYPD officer who shot and killed an unarmed man inside a pitch-black stairwell of a housing project in Brooklyn, the Associated Press reported, citing two sources. The office of Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson would not confirm the news of the indictment.
  
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• Actor Vince Vaughn named grand marshal for Daytona 500

  10-02-2015 21:34
  
  Actor Vince Vaughn named grand marshal for upcoming Daytona 500
  
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• Jolie opens UK academic center studying women in conflict

  10-02-2015 21:32
  
  Angelina Jolie opens UK academic center studying women in conflict
  
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• Court revives copyright lawsuit against singer Frankie Valli

  10-02-2015 21:28
  
  Court revives copyright lawsuit against singer Frankie Valli over musical, 'Jersey Boys'
  
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• Grammy ratings slip on Sam Smith's big night

  10-02-2015 21:18
  
  After strong five-year run, Grammy viewership slips
  
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• Ex-NFLer Aaron Hernandez's fiancée granted immunity in trial

  10-02-2015 21:15
  
  Ex-NFLer Aaron Hernandez's fiancee gets immunity to testify for prosecution in murder trial
  
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• How Whitney Houston's death led Gabrielle Union to TV role

  10-02-2015 20:30
  
  How Whitney Houston's death pushed Gabrielle Union to be 'Mary Jane' on BET TV series
  
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• Premier League live TV rights deals jump to $7.8bn

  10-02-2015 19:55
  
  Premier League sells TV rights to Sky and BT in 3-year for $7.8 billion in 70 percent increase
  
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• Convicted man seeks records in notorious molestation case

  10-02-2015 19:50
  
  Man seeking to overturn conviction in notorious 1980s molestation case seeks records release
  
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• Review: Fifty Shades of dissatisfaction

  10-02-2015 19:41
  
  Review: Fifty Shades of dissatisfaction
  
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• Lawyer says Bieber is making progress on probation terms

  10-02-2015 19:15
  
  Attorney says Justin Bieber is making good progress on terms of probation in vandalism case
  
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• A song from Broadway musical 'Doctor Zhivago' is released

  10-02-2015 19:09
  
  A song from Broadway musical 'Doctor Zhivago' is released online in time for Valentine's Day
  
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• Eddie Huang rings in Chinese New Year with a tasty feast

  10-02-2015 18:12
  
  Eddie Huang rings in Chinese New Year with a feast as he anticipates a full menu of projects
  
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• Obama to create new agency to examine cyberthreats

  10-02-2015 18:11
  
  Obama to create new agency to coordinate intelligence about cyberthreats
  
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• Diana Krall turns to pop on new CD 'Wallflower'

  10-02-2015 18:01
  
  Diana Krall reveals her pop side on 'Wallflower' which includes new McCartney song
  
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• Classical Interludes: Sebastian Bäverstam

  10-02-2015 17:31
  Sunday, March 1, 2015 4:00 pm
  
  
  
  
  
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  Gifted cellist Sebastian Bäverstam returns to the Dweck by popular demand. He will perform Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102 No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven, Adagio and Allegro Op. 70 by Robert Schumann and Cello Sonata No. 1 in e minor, Op. 38 by Johannes Bra
  
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• Paramount Theatre Returns to the Spotlight

  10-02-2015 17:20
  There was once a 4,000-seat venue in Downtown Brooklyn which, in the middle of last century, played hosted to performers like Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and Buddy Holly. Chuck Berry twisted across its stage; Brenda Lee, America’s “Little Miss Dynamite,” serenaded its crowd.
  
  The Paramount Theatre was built in 1928, one of dozens of ornate, rococo movie palaces built across the country by Paramount Pictures. Located at the intersection of Dekalb and Flatbush
  
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• Uma Thurman almost unrecognizable at premiere

  10-02-2015 17:18
  
  Actress Uma Thurman was turning heads on the red carpet on Monday night in New York City, but not for the best reasons.Thurman, who was attending the premiere party for her new mini-series, The Slap, looked as though she had cosmetic surgery performed on her face.The stunning starlet's distinctive eyes appeared significantly smaller.
  
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• The brrrr-fect storm: New England digs out, braces for more

  10-02-2015 17:03
  
  The brrrr-fect storm: New England digs out from another 2 feet and braces for more
  
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• Israeli army official backs up Williams account

  10-02-2015 17:00
  
  Israeli army official who traveled with Brian Williams backs up questioned account
  
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• Wenders brings 3D to drama in new movie starring Franco

  10-02-2015 16:59
  
  Wim Wenders applies 3D to drama in new movie completed just in time for Berlin festival
  
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• Buffalo Bills' Dareus to stand trial for alleged car race

  10-02-2015 16:57
  
  Buffalo Bills' Marcell Dareus to stand trial for alleged car race; Jaguar hit tree last May
  
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• Jenner speculation comes at key time for transgender rights

  10-02-2015 16:46
  
  Speculation of Bruce Jenner transition unfolds at pivotal time for transgender-rights movement
  
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• Review: 'Fifty Shades' soundtrack is a sexy romp

  10-02-2015 16:31
  
  Music review: Soundtrack for 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film ventures into erotic ground
  
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• NBC's 'The Slap' raises more than a hand, it raises issues

  10-02-2015 15:33
  
  NBC's 'The Slap' raises more than a hand, it raises painful issues in a striking miniseries
  
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• Building inspectors, contractors in bribery scheme

  10-02-2015 15:30
  
  Bribery charges are expected to be announced on Tuesday against approximately 50 New York City building inspectors and contractors. The announcement of the pay-to-play scheme comes after a year-long investigation.  Those being arrested are accused of accepting bribes to speed-up projects and approve certificates of occupancy.
  
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• 18-day parking rule suspension over in NYC

  10-02-2015 14:51
  
  Alternate Side Parking rules were back in effect in New York City after an 18-day reprieve. Vehicles covered in snow and ice needed to be cleared and moved in order to facilitate street cleaning by 9 a.m. on Tuesday. In Park Slope, Brooklyn, a long stretch of snow covered vehicles along 3rd Street and 7th Avenue had not been touched by their owners.
  
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• All-Star players to compete in NBA's first fashion show

  10-02-2015 14:50
  
  Harden, other stars to compete in NBA's first fashion show during All-Star weekend
  
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• An Online Gift Guide for Snow-Weary Valentine’s Day Shoppers

  10-02-2015 14:35
  
  We get it. You’re finally getting over the holiday gift stress, and you just want to hunker down for the... Read More… Read More
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• A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Online Shoppers of All Stripes

  10-02-2015 14:35
  
  We get it. You’re finally getting over the holiday gift stress, and you just want to hunker down for the... Read More… Read More
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• Snow? Whoa! New England digs out and braces for more

  10-02-2015 14:33
  
  Snow? Whoa! Winter-weary New England digs out from another 2 feet and braces for more
  
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• Review: Father John Misty remains muddled on 'Honeybear'

  10-02-2015 14:00
  
  Review: Father John Misty remains melancholy, muddled on 'I Love You, Honeybear'
  
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• Oprah Winfrey selects Cynthia Bond's 'Ruby' for book club

  10-02-2015 12:24
  
  Oprah Winfrey selects Cynthia Bond's 'Ruby' for next book club pick
  
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• Library of Congress presents romance fiction conference

  10-02-2015 10:15
  
  Library of Congress presents international conference on romance fiction in the digital age
  
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• Man who slashed AKB48 members gets 6-year sentence in Japan

  10-02-2015 09:22
  
  Japanese man who slashed AKB48 pop idols with a saw given 6-year prison sentence
  
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• Once feared, recent troubles keep 'Suge' Knight locked up

  10-02-2015 07:37
  
  Recent troubles keep 'Suge' Knight locked up; now irrelevant in music world he helped re-shape
  
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• New England digs out from latest winter whopper

  10-02-2015 07:28
  
  New England's record-breaking winter goes on; Boston-area transit system grinds to halt
  
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• Sony and Marvel team up for the future of Spider-Man

  10-02-2015 06:53
  
  Sony and Marvel team up for the future of Spider-Man
  
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• 'It's ridiculous': record snowfall blankets New England

  10-02-2015 06:32
  
  New England digs out from another storm, but forecasters warn of more snow later in week
  
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• Shaggy brings romance to Brooklyn for Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2015 06:00
  Mr. Boombastic is about to get extra romantic. Read more.
  
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• Record snowfall buries New England, tests people's patience

  10-02-2015 05:01
  
  New England digs out from another storm, reaches record accumulations; more snow ahead
  
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• Fans, residents hold vigil for Bobbi Kristina Brown

  10-02-2015 04:51
  
  Fans, supporters, 'shining a light for healing' for Bobbi Kristina Brown outside Atlanta
  
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• Could students' art solve mystery of unidentified bodies?

  10-02-2015 04:15
  
  Students at the New York Academy of Art are combining art and science in hopes of solving mysteries. They are trying to help police identify people who died in New York but were never identified. If you walk down Franklin Street in Tribeca and look into the window of the New York Academy of Art you will see faces staring right back at you. 
  
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• New England feels under the weather after record snowfall

  10-02-2015 03:37
  
  And the snow will go on: New England digs out from another storm, reaches record accumulations
  
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