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Obama administration will announce halt on new coal leases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will announce a moratorium Friday on any major new coal leases on federal lands until it completes a comprehensive review of whether the fees charged to mining companies provide a fair return to American taxpayers and reflect coal's impact on the environment. An

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Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai: Circus is not dead

Every time Cirque du Soleil comes to Boston, show goers are awed by the visual feast of the costumes and sets and by the acrobatic skills of the performers. Varekai, Cirque du Soleil's most recent show in Boston, was no exception. Varekai's theme takes off where