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Cool and wet, but weekend not a complete washout

Although it's not a three-day washout by any measure, cool and wet is the theme for this year's Memorial Day weekend as today's muggy and warm weather gives way to heavy downpours and cold air. (9:08 a.m.)

Watch WBZ forecast | Extended forecast | Check traffic conditions | Memorial Day events | Local parades

Somerville approves ban on foam cups

The ban, which will go into effect in May 2014, carries up to a $300 penalty for violations. (9:21 a.m.)

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Things banned in Mass.

Suspect sought in shooting, strangling

Authorities in two states are looking for Shaun Springer, who allegedly strangled a person in New Hampshire and is a suspect in a Lynn shooting. (11:35 a.m.)

Dr. Beach picks his top 10 beaches of 2013

Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman uses 50 criteria to evaluate the locations. See what beaches made the list - there's a local favorite in the mix.

Watch: Morgan Freeman falls asleep on live TV

Love Letters: She kissed a girl and regrets it

Four crucial mistakes that doomed the Bruins

Sports

Chad Finn > Bruins

Time to forget history

Chad Finn says there's no comparison between the Bruins' Game 4 loss and their epic 2010 collapse.

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Bynes arrested in NYC for marijuana

Former child actress Amanda Bynes, who rose to fame on Nickelodeon, is accused of heaving a marijuana bong out of a window Thursday, among other charges, in the latest episode of her evolving, public meltdown. (Globe)

Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge

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Who shouldn't bother with college?

When Yahoo bought Tumblr for $1.1 billion this week, David Karp, Tumblr's 26-year-old founder, joined the pantheon of tech entrepreneurs to make it big without a college degree.

Wealthy college dropouts

Last weekend to be selected Superfan

All you have to do is share your first concert memory, and you might win a pair of tickets to six concerts.

YOUR STORIES First concert memory

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Menino endorses Markey in Senate race

Mayor Menino is lending his political clout to fellow Democrat Edward Markey in the Massachusetts special election for US Senate. (11:27 a.m.)

Markey vows to release tax returns on Friday

Homeland Security secretary visiting Hub

Janet Napolitano will meet with Mayor Menino and Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis and visit the memorial to victims of the bombings today. (11:21 a.m.)

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Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

Bruins fall down on the job

The Bruins were on their way to a Game 4 clinching win against the Rangers. And then Tuukka Rask fell. Butt over tea kettle.

Opinion | KEVIN CULLEN

A child's gift erases a gulf

Seven-year-old Sophie Orange organized a pajama day at her all-girls school in England to raise money for victims of the Boston bombings.

Markey misses a string of votes in House

Edward J. Markey has not cast a vote in Congress since May 9, missing the last 40 votes before the chamber.

Opinion | Christopher L. Gasper

Fenway faithful to Terry Francona

He hasn't changed much since he left the Red Sox, but now he's being seen in a new uniform and a whole new light.

Health & Wellness

How to practice 'safe-food'

Before you throw those shrimp on the barbie this weekend, take some steps to protect your health by following proper procedures for handling, preparing, and cooking your food.

Chat transcript: Rev's Nick Downing | Fitness blogger: Just run | Ways to give your child a safer diet

News

Washington bridge collapses

An Interstate bridge over a river north of Seattle fell Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Officials said no one was killed. Watch

Pictures Scenes from the bridge collapse

- world Muslim hard-liners ID London terror suspect
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- Nation 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes northern Calif.

Business & Money

Median CEO pay up to $9.7m

The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012, a 6.5 percent increase from a year earlier that was aided by a rising stock market.

Who are the highest paid CEOs?

Markets

Video

Arts & Entertainment

TV Review

Douglas pegs Liberace in HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra'

Michael Douglas creates a complicated man who is loving but narcissistic, exceedingly generous but controlling and predatory, painfully insecure but loud and brassy.

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- Movie Nation Relive 6 great 'Fast and Furious' moments

Lifestyle

Would you wear a wedding dress from Target?

The big box retailer launched a new collection of bridal and custom bridesmaid dresses at easy-to-stomach prices under the label TEVOLIO.

Love Letters Texting makes people weird | Will he give me another chance? | How to be friends

Travel

Top 10 beaches for 2013

See what beaches - including a local favorite - made Dr. Beach's annual list.

Your Campus

Scenes from Massachusetts college commencements

Thousands of students receive diplomas from Massachusetts colleges during the month of May. See graduation scenes from local schools.

2013 Commencement Guide | Keynote speakers

Northeastern announces $1 billion campaign | Study: 1 in 2 Boston college grads expected to leave city

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

TechStars Demo Day: Here are the 14 startups presenting

The spring "demo day" for the TechStars Boston accelerator program is taking place now at House of Blues on Landsdowne Street. Founders of 14 startups from the U.S. and Europe are delivering short pitches for investors.

Here are the 128 MassChallenge Finalists | MassChallenge startups that caught our eye

Community

Furry friends front and center at New England weddings

Did your pet help you celebrate your big day? "Maya was brought over to the golf course where the reception was held to partake in the wedding party pictures," writes Anne of North Kingstown, R.I.

Moms How to spend a rainy day | Share Songs for dad? | Memorial Day photos