This week’s Oscar nominations have left the Globes show a little less relevant.
2013
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Somali official says French hostage likely killed
The French intelligence agent held hostage for more than three years was likely killed during a failed rescue attempt by French commandos.
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6 arrested in new rape of a bus passenger in India
The rape comes four weeks after a brutal attack on a student on a moving bus.
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Afghanistan: Blast kills 7 civilians after raid
The predawn operation in Sayd Abad district was aimed at capturing a Taliban fighter who had holed up in a village.
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NFL: Kaepernick sets record in 49ers win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick ran for a quarterback playoff record 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw two scoring passes to Michael Crabtree in leading the San Francisco 49ers back to the NFC championship game with a 45-31 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.
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Gun control, emergency aid, No Labels and Barney Frank
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers will return to the Capitol this week, and topping their agenda will be another disaster relief bill for areas hit hard by superstorm Sandy.
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BPA returns as does a revolver and Lepage’s tracker
A revolver borrowed from Portland police more than 30 years ago for use as a political prop during a gun control debate at the State House is finally back in police possession.
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CORRECTION
A decatherm is the equivalent of about 1 million British thermal units. A story on page A3 of Friday’s paper about natural gas included an incorrect conversion.
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ON BASEBALL: Exciting times ahead
As Red Sox director of player development Ben Crockett spoke to a group of reporters Friday, 11 of Boston’s brightest prospects were working out as part of a week-long program for players considered close to reaching the majors.
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NFL: The journey begins for New England
The Patriots’ road to New Orleans, site of this year’s Super Bowl, begins Sunday at 4:30 p.m., against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.