Nbr. 2015, January - January 2015

Index

• "American Sniper'' -- some love it, some hate it.
• "Dynamic'' deceptions.
• $1.4B Morgan Stanley fund frozen; Trading halted in overseas asset.
• $1.6M more sought for snow removal; Costs exceed $4M budget.
• $10 million settlement in Target data breach OK'd.
• $100 million homes hit records as billionaires buy; 'There is a new class of collectible -- they're trophies now'.
• $550K to take down 5,000 trees; Asian longhorned beetle battle goes on.
• $5K bail in sexual assault case; Judge issues harassment order against man.
• $63 million man; Red Sox break bank for Cuban teenager Yoan Moncada.
• $750,000 grant gives inmates new start; Sheriff's office gets its largest US award.
• '... It was going to happen'; Local veterans recall 1975 fall of Saigon.
• '4 + 1' helps police hit the streets; Fitchburg State program is a first.
• '800-pound gorilla' buys Orbitz; Expedia adds brands in deal worth $1.34B.
• '90s rockers the Offspring plays hits new and old on tour.
• 'A lot of people are going to remember this week'.
• 'A Most Violent Year' explores the capitalist as a gangster.
• 'A stab in the back'; Parks board chairman furious at college for tearing down skating rink.
• 'A very pragmatic guy'; Arthur Chase, former state senator, dies at 84.
• 'A win-win just didn't work out'; US-backed project costs $77 million, fails to help Liberia.
• 'A.D. The Bible Continues' goes beyond biblical epic.
• 'After Midnight' compilation shows other side of Worcester music.
• 'Agent Carter' cool addition to Marvel's universe.
• 'All Can Do Yoga'; Rehab program classes funded.
• 'All Things Irish' is March 7.
• 'All Things Irish' is March 7.
• 'Always' didn't come; Rink named for skater being demolished.
• 'American Crime' eyes complexity.
• 'American in Paris' finds its inspiration in ballet.
• 'American Sniper' astounds with taking in $105.3 million over MLK holiday weekend.
• 'American Sniper' holds top box office spot.
• 'American Sniper' is quintessential Clint Eastwood.
• 'American Sniper' suspect says he took 'couple of souls'.
• 'Americans' wannabe pushes credibility.
• 'An Act of God' adapts tweets to Broadway.
• 'Animal House' cast reunites during Berkshires film festival.
• 'Animal House' frat accused of branding members.
• 'Anything Goes' coming to Clinton High in March.
• 'Arms race'; AbbVie deal ups ante for cancer drugs.
• 'Art in the Valley' slated in Millbury.
• 'Artistic Women' exhibit at library; Massasoit Art Guild works are on display during April.
• 'As they saw it' during 2014.
• 'Avengers' sequel is 2nd biggest US opener.
• 'Avengers' stars Downey, Evans set the stage for looming 'Civil War'.
• 'Barely Alive,' by Ceschi, featuring Sage Francis.
• 'Battle Creek' stars crack cases, clash.
• 'Beast' of addiction confronted.
• 'Best of' voting under way.
• 'Better Without You,' by the October Accord.
• 'Birdman' by a beak?
• 'Birdman,' 'Budapest' top Oscar nominations with 9 each.
• 'Birth of a Nation' at 100; D.W. Griffith film still stirs debate.
• 'Black Madam' trial still on hold.
• 'Black or White' wrestles with race in custody drama.
• 'Black Sea' shows Jude Law's transformation.
• 'Black Sun,'' by Death Cab for Cutie.
• 'Bloodborne' a punishing trek through a haunted city.
• 'Blown away' by the blues.
• 'Blue Angel,' by Ruby Rose Fox.
• 'Blurred Lines' trial drawing to a close.
• 'Blurred Lines' verdict likely to alter music business.
• 'Boat' a funny sitcom about Asian-Americans.
• 'Boyhood,' 'Whiplash' on the Sundance-to-Oscar path.
• 'Breakfast Club' cast marks 30th anniversary.
• 'Brooklyn' aims to look like America.
• 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor arrested.
• 'Burning engine'.
• 'Butterfly Melt,' by Anda Volley.
• 'Cabaret' tour to start in Providence.
• 'Call Saul' plays Easter egg game.
• 'Cats remain perfect; Kentucky (36-0) back in Sweet 16.
• 'Chappie' a sci-fi action flick that's everything it should be.
• 'Chicken shoot' was successful.
• 'CHiPs' star Wilcox reflects on stardom ahead of Megafest.
• 'Cinderella' is belle of the box office.
• 'Citizen Kane' plays at Hearst Castle's theater.
• 'Community,' 'Avengers' among upcoming offerings.
• 'Conflict of interest'; Sherman questions pals Kraft, Goodell.
• 'Courageous' officer nabs robbery suspect after chase; Taser helps subdue man after struggle in snow; chief praises 'great police work by a younger officer'.
• 'Creep,' by Postmodern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart.
• 'Daily Show' host Noah discusses his new gig.
• 'Dance' winner set for Broadway show.
• 'Dancing with Stars' April 11 in Sturbridge.
• 'Dancing with Stars' to stop in city.
• 'Deflategate' could be matter of physics.
• 'Desire' aims to inspire new fans.
• 'Desperate' for Latino programs.
• 'Discworld' author Pratchett dies after Alzheimer's battle.
• 'Disney on Ice' event on Common postponed.
• 'Doctor Zhivago' is bombastically silly.
• 'Doubt,' by Mary J. Blige.
• 'Downton Abbey' is coming to an end.
• 'Dr. Phil' to air 'intervention with Gordon.
• 'Drag Race' not slowing down at all.
• 'Duck Commander Musical'' is going to fly away in 2 weeks.
• 'DUFF' gives genre a social media spin.
• 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor Best dies at 88.
• 'Earnings season not so bad after all'.
• 'Einstein,' by Anastasia Markov.
• 'El Boxeo' spotlights Latinos' role in revitalizing boxing.
• 'Elementary' star Lucy Liu goes behind the camera.