Pop superstar Prince dies at 57
Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era, was found dead at his home.
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A groundbreaking artist, Prince astonished right to the end
There was never a time, not even a passing moment, that Prince didn?t matter.
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Prince was a virtuoso guitarist, and this video proves it
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Prince was a virtuoso guitarist, and this video proves itHe blew away the crowd with his blazing solo on ?While My Guitar Gently Weeps? at George Harrison?s posthumous induction.
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Prince puts on a royal show at Centrum
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In honor of Prince, Zakim Bridge lights changed to purple
The move comes as Governor Baker?s office said the governor believes Prince?s ?Purple Rain? is one of the best albums of all time.
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Six major developers filed proposals for towers they want to put on the site of the Winthrop Square Garage.
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Could Boston have a Latin Quarter of its own?
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Baker sends signals he wouldn?t veto transgender bill
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Terror suspects allegedly planned a US ?martyrdom cell?
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Man arrested for threatening to ?shoot up? Lowell school
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Wentworth students help Hyde Park YMCA get in shape
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R.I. to open one-third of its polling locations for primary
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Clinton, Trump move to friendly states in next week?s primaries
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Queen Elizabeth II turns 90
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