Blizzard warning expanded

The National Weather Service expanded its warning to the South and North shores, where some towns have already received 8 inches of snow.

A couple strolled through Boston Common in the snow.

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A couple strolled through Boston Common in the snow.

Charles Street was empty as a parking ban went into effect at noon.

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Charles Street was empty as a parking ban went into effect at noon.

Waves and strong winds battered the coast along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

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Waves and strong winds battered the coast along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

Mayor  Menino held a meeting on the winter storm in his office at City Hall.

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Mayor Menino held a meeting on the winter storm in his office at City Hall.

Resse Studebaker of Hingham didn't mind the weather as she made a snow angel while waiting at a bus stop.

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Resse Studebaker of Hingham didn't mind the weather as she made a snow angel at a bus stop.

Two men checked for flight updates at Logan Airport.

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Two men checked for flight updates at Logan Airport.

A mail carrier went about his route as a plow passed by in Lawrence.

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A mail carrier went about his route as a plow passed by in Lawrence.

Katie Barrow carried her groceries in Beacon Hill.

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Katie Barrow carried her groceries in Beacon Hill.

Children slid down the

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Children slid down the "Monster Sled" at Fenway Park.

MBTA workers kept the tracks and surrounding areas clear on Beacon Street.

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MBTA workers kept the tracks and surrounding areas clear on Beacon Street.

Wind-blown snow on Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy made for dangerous early afternoon travel.

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Wind-blown snow on Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy made for dangerous early afternoon travel.

Two-month-old Jack Hsi took a nap while sheltered in his baby carriage in Boston.

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Two-month-old Jack Hsi took a nap while sheltered in his baby carriage in Boston.

Waves crashed against the seawall near high tide in Lynn.

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Waves crashed against the seawall near high tide in Lynn.

A man held a cup of coffee while bicycling in the snow in Lawrence.

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A man held a cup of coffee while bicycling in the snow in Lawrence.

Terrance Byron shoveled on Washington Street in Wellesley.

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Terrance Byron shoveled on Washington Street in Wellesley.

Joe McCarthy and Alberto Alvarado cleared snow outside the JFK building in Boston's Government Center.

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Joe McCarthy and Alberto Alvarado cleared snow outside the JFK building in Boston's Government Center.

A pedestrian crossed the street in Lawrence.

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A pedestrian crossed the street in Lawrence.

A pedestrian walked through the snow outside the Pet Store on Harvard Street in Allston.

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A pedestrian walked through the snow outside the Pet Store on Harvard Street in Allston.

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Track how much snow has fallen from the storm.

One Fund Boston plans second distribution

The charity announced it will likely distribute additional funds in July to survivors of the Marathon attacks and the families of those killed.

Militants with Al Qaeda ties threaten 2 key Iraqi cities

Radical Sunni militants torched police stations, freed prisoners from jail, and occupied mosques in Fallujah and Ramadi.

Medicaid expansion increased visits to emergency rooms

The study suggests that the national Medicaid expansion that began this week is unlikely to lead to a decline in costly emergency services.

Mideast peace still possible despite rifts, Kerry says

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel to broker negotiations aimed at creating a Palestinian state.

Austin Collie has six catches in seven games for the Patriots this season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Patriots re-sign Austin Collie, put Josh Boyce on IR

The veteran wide receiver is back with the Patriots for the third time this season.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/greenhouse_03funeral-2_metro.jpg Funeral held for Abington Marine killed in Afghanistan

More than 1,000 mourners crowded into an Abington church for an emotional funeral Mass for Sgt. Daniel Vasselian.

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Boston is trying to create a liberated, but politically correct, city on a hill, but it’s a random and unfocused effort.

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From left: Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie, and Donald Glover return for season five of “Community.”

Persistent and consistent, ‘Community’ returns

After being fired from the sitcom after its third season — resulting in a patchy fourth — creator Dan Harmon returns to the show for season 5.