Northern lights could come to New England
Thanks to a massive eruption on the surface of the sun, scientists say the area has a 50 percent chance of seeing the northern lights starting tonight.
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Bruins beat Capitals at TD Garden
A goal, assist, and fight by Nathan Horton led the Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Capitals Saturday afternoon.
Patriots and Talib agree to one-year deal
The Patriots and cornerback Aqib Talib have agreed to a $5 million, one-year deal.
Boston Latin student the 1st girl to win city’s spelling bee
The Mission Hill 13-year-old’s prizes include a weeklong trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after she successfully spelled “schnauzer.”
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Many politicians skipping St. Patrick’s breakfast in Southie
The breakfast, once a mandatory stop on a Beacon Hill politician’s schedule, may be losing some fizz.
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Theater
In ‘Atlantic Steps,’ showcasing an old form of Irish dance
The new show coming to the Berklee Performance Center may help spread excitement about the Irish dance form of sean-nós.
Movies
Tina Fey, just being herself
Tina Fey on her new movie “Admission,” the end of “30 Rock,” and her future as a rapper.
ireland
Cottage industry welcomes countryside explorers
In the ancient oak forests of West Waterford lies the most remarkable of Irish country manors, steeped in a richness of family history.
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Sports
Patriots add Wilson, re-sign Arrington
The Patriots turned their attention to defense on Friday, re-signing Kyle Arrington and adding Adrian Wilson, a veteran safety.
Metro
US taps new judge for ‘Whitey’ Bulger case
Denise J. Casper was randomly selected Friday to preside over the complex case of James “Whitey” Bulger.
Columnists
Nation & World
Francis talks of conclave, new name
At a gathering for thousands of journalists, the new pope described the moments immediately following his election to the papacy.
Politics
Mitt Romney gives first speech since his election defeat
In his first public speech since losing the presidential election, Romney suggested the Republican Party can bounce back to “larger victories.”
Business
FDA chief wary of US budget cuts
The FDA commissioner told biotechnology executives cuts could make it more difficult for her agency to speed up reviews of new drugs.
Arts
Helen Money takes the cello to new territory
Alison Chesley, who comes to T.T. the Bear’s as Helen Money, looks like a symphony player and sounds like a heavy-metal titan.
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St. Patrick’s Day parades
St. Patrick’s Day paradesWhat began as an observation of the anniversary of Evacuation Day in 1901 morphed along the way into a celebration of Boston’s Irish traditions.