Top 7 reality TV fights of 2011
Reality TV shows like "Jersey Shore" and the "Real Housewives" series often have pay-per-view-worthy fights. Here are the top fights.
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How vulnerable are the Patriots?
Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy debate the Patriots' chances in this year's playoffs.
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A Kennedy eyes Congress
Joseph P. Kennedy III, a prosecutor in Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone's office, is taking the final steps to launch a run for Congress this year. (Globe, 12:38 p.m.)
Predictions for the 2012 NFL playoffs
With the Patriots' immediate future in the playoffs cloudier than any in recent memory, we've made predictions for the playoffs.
New movie reviews
Jolie's war film a credible directing debut
Take 2: In the Land of Blood and Honey
The grit and glamour of Angelina Jolie's "In the Land of Blood and Honey" shows the star's potential as a debut writer and director, Ty Burr writes. (Globe)
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Candidates stump in New Hampshire
Jon Huntsman spoke at a business lunch at the Pease International Trade Port in Portsmouth, N.H.
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Federal complaint alleges Steward
Health fired nurse for union organizing
The National Labor Relations Board alleges Steward Health Care System unlawfully fired a nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen in August. (Globe, 1:53 p.m.)
State's high court: Excluding immigrants from health coverage is a violation
The court said the law excluding immigrants from subsidized health coverage "violates their rights to equal protection" under the state constitution. (Globe, 4:09 p.m.)
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Health & Wellness
Easiest diets to follow in the US
US News & World Report has ranked what they consider to be the easiest diet plans available across the country.
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News
Oklahoma mother won't face charges for shooting intruder
Authorities don't plan to file charges against an Oklahoma woman who fatally shot a New Year's Eve intruder at her house. The alleged accomplice (left) has been charged.
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- World Landslide kills 25, buries more in Philippines | Attacks targeting Shiites kill 72 in Iraq
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Politics
At 75, Marion Barry gears
up for another campaign
As HBO considers making a movie about Marion Barry with Eddie Murphy in the title role, the real Barry is readying his mayoral platform for re-election in the nation's capital.
Arts & Entertainment
Celebrity Unions and Splits
Zooey Deschanel files for divorce
The "New Girl" star is moving ahead with her split from her hubby of two years, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. See more celeb relationship news.
Lifestyle
Discuss
Tell us how you met
This couple met at a bowling alley and are still together 11 years later. How did you meet your significant other? Share your story with us.
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Business
Now and then: Newspaper Row
Just blocks from City Hall on Washington Street, the Globe was neighbors to almost a dozen other newspapers during the early 1900s, giving the strip the name "Newspaper Row." See how the area has changed.
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In lieu of happy hours...
Boston restaurants have instated great appetizer deals during traditional happy hours, in a city where laws prohibit discounted alcohol.
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Travel
Local resorts on 2012 Gold List
The coveted, annual Conde Nast Gold List, now in its eighteenth year, was just released after a tally of more than 8 million votes cast by readers and travelers. Here's a roundup of which New England properties made the list.
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Five ideas for family fun
Check out these ideas for family fun this weekend from Boston.com Moms, which includes ice skating and autism-friendly movies.
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