Seismic activity in North Korea could be nuclear test

An earthquake was detected near where North Korea has conducted nuclear tests, providing an indication that it has gone ahead with an anticipated third test.

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Lynch, Markey battle for critical union support

Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey have been courting unions, potentially a key voting bloc in the April 30 primary for US Senate.

Theologians expect Vatican insider to be chosen

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of the Boston Archdiocese is not expected to be chosen to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, according to experts on the church.

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Citing advanced years and infirmity, Pope Benedict XVI said that he would resign Feb. 28, becoming the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to do so.

Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, top left, held the hand of Leandro Barbosa as a trainer examined him.

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Celtics’ win streak is stopped at seven

The weary Celtics couldn’t fend off the Bobcats in a game that stopped their win streak and saw Leandro Barbosa go down with a knee injury.

About 56,000 without power

National Grid said it will restore power to all customers by Tuesday; NStar said it will need until Thursday.

Utility crews were at work on Robinwood Avenue Monday in Buzzards Bay.

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Utility crews were at work on Robinwood Avenue Monday in Buzzards Bay.

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As Boston dug out from this weekend's storm, snow was piled high on the city's streets, including Summer Street in Charlestown.

Joseph Spinzola in Scituate looked at debris after the storm.

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Joseph Spinzola in Scituate looked at debris after the storm.

NStar crews worked along Ocean Street in Marshfield on Monday.

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NStar crews worked along Ocean Street in Marshfield on Monday.

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Snow was dumped in the middle of Arch and Franklin streets downtown.

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Pinkney Street on Beacon Hill.

The City of Boston launched an effort Monday to identify and remove massive snow piles.

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The City of Boston launched an effort Monday to identify and remove massive snow piles.

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The intersection of Exeter and Boylston streets.

Traffic backed up as cars tried to navigate a snowy Storrow Drive.

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Traffic backed up as cars tried to navigate a snowy Storrow Drive.

Concord Street in Charlestown.

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See where the storm has knocked out power in Massachusetts.

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Cars remained trapped on smaller streets around Boston more than two days after a powerful storm dumped over two feet of snow.

Boston College goalie Parker Milner, who stopped 20 shots by the Huskies, held the Beanpot trophy.

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BC withstands Northeastern in Beanpot final

Boston College won its fourth straight Beanpot title with the win over Northeastern at TD Garden.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/02/06/BostonGlobe.com/Special/Images/1940storm006-940[1].jpg The 1940 Valentine’s Day Blizzard

The Boston area was surprised by the Valentine’s Day Blizzard of 1940, which left cars and people stranded overnight, and 31 New Englanders dead.

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Jason Terry and the Celtics won their seventh straight game on Sunday.

Celtics’ surge could make them buyers

Their versatility and success since Rajon Rondo’s injury could put the Celtics in position to add players at the trade deadline.