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The main event tonight is the Sprite Slam Dunk contest, which airs on TNT.
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Bard gets back on the mound
In this edition of Spring Training Today Daniel Bard throws batting practice and more.
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Cape Cod, South Shore to get another wallop of snow
Cape Cod and parts of the South Shore could see up to 10 inches of snow and gusts of wind at 50 miles an hour Sunday, the National Weather Service said.
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Trends from New York Fashion Week
Fur, leather, muted tones, and plaid are getting a lot of attention from designers in their fall 2013 collections.
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Kevin Garnett denies Clipper trade rumors
The forward quashed a report of a potential trade, saying, "If it's up to me, I'm going to live and die green."
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Oscar Pistorius is numb with shock" after the shooting death of his girlfriend at his home, the runners uncle, pictured, said today.
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Joe Kennedy III is living in relative obscurity as he eases the Kennedy brand back into national politics.
Warren, Menino to discuss impact of federal budget cuts on health research
The $85 billion in cuts would impact the National Institute of Health and will take effect March 1 if congressional lawmakers fail to agree on a deal.
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Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez still complaining
Crawford and Gonzalez are gone, but havent let go of their hard feelings about playing for the Red Sox.
Snow parking becomes tense game
What was once a South Boston tradition — staking claim to a shoveled parking space — has spread across the city, bringing with it heated battles.
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In praise of LeBron James
Enjoy the show that James is putting on at this point in his career. Hes performing as well as only a select few players in NBA history.
Brookline students track asteroid
As a massive asteroid made its way toward Earth, three students closely tracked the 150-foot-wide object through one of the largest telescopes in the Boston area.
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Degrees of disappointment
Bostons community colleges need strong leaders to reverse dismal graduation rates.
Fenway residential tower pitched
A developer is proposing a 22-story residential tower with 320 residences and stores at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Boylston Street.
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An enterprising path for students
Teaching students to be entrepreneurs will promote innovation and accelerate economic growth over the long term.
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Four fall 2013 trends from N.Y. Fashion Week
Christopher Muther reports on four fresh trends from the fall/winter 2013 shows at New York Fashion Week. Pictured: Plaids as seen at Tommy Hilfiger.
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What if you could drive to the airport, hand your keys to a valet, get free parking for as long as you wanted, and have your car washed and cleaned. Oh, and you'd get a free gas card when you returned to pick it up?
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February break activities
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Wine tasting in the studio
This weekend's Boston Wine Expo features wineries from all over the world. Henry and Julie had a tasting with Dos Familias, which distributes STLTO, the only all-female operated winery in Italy.
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A new spin on photo apps
The Cycloramic photo and video app can pan the iPhone 5 around, taking either a 360-degree panoramic still photo, or a 360-degree high-definition video.
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Micro-housing unit unveiled at BSA
What's In? and the Boston Society of Architects welcomed visitors to this 300-square-foot model unit on Atlantic Wharf.
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Dressing for an interview on a budget
Everyone knows you should look your best for an interview, but what if you cant afford fancy work clothes?
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