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Injuries reported in major train derailment in Conn.

(Christian Abraham, The Connecticut Post/AP)

A New York-area commuter railroad said two trains have collided in Farifield, Conn. Police said that 20 or more people were injured, but that there were no fatalities. Pictures: Scenes from the derailment

Markey to offer tax returns in 'near future'

Democrat US Representative Edward J. Markey said he will match the financial disclosure from rival Gabriel E. Gomez.

Gomez: Markey in 'hiding' as scandals hit Washington

Will Gronkowski go back under the knife?

The tight end may need back surgery, reports USA Today.

Gronk to have 4th arm surgery

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Grab your cap and gown: It's graduation time

Did you or a loved one walk in a recent commencement? See if you made it into our gallery of area colleges' year-end ceremonies.

Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

Girl, father reunited at Red Sox-Rays game

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Red Sox 3, Twins 2 (10 innings)

Sox get it done
in extra innings

The Red Sox needed 10 innings to take Game 1 with the Twins in their latest late-game victory.

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Why men shouldn't go 'all-natural' for better sex

Fake Viagra and products like it don't list their true ingredients on labels, according to a medical journal commentary.

To prevent kidney stones: drink coffee, not cola?

Ex-lawyer contradicts O.J.'s testimony

O.J. Simpson's former lawyer on Friday gave damaging testimony that the former football star actually knew his buddies were armed with guns when they went to a Las Vegas hotel room to reclaim sports memorabilia.

OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

Powerball jackpot soars to $600m record

The addition of California to the lottery game is credited with helping surpass the previous record.

Jackpot inspires office pools | Interactive Calculator
Discuss Are you playing Powerball? | More lottery news

All the pregnant ladies: Beyonce due with No. 2?

Sources for E! confirmed the singer is expecting again.

THE HIVE | DIARY OF A PRODUCT LAUNCH

Product Pitch winners honored by Tribeca

Thinx was recently honored by Tribeca for being a disruptive innovator along with the likes of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and rapper PSY.

PRODUCT PITCH REPLAY Video recap and interviews

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Crash near Dedham blocks Route 128S

State Police were working to move a tractor-trailer blocking most of Interstate 95 near Exit 16A in Dedham.

roads and rails Friday traffic fiasco

Lawyers want to photograph Tsarvaev

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's attorneys would use the photos to challenge whether he was fit enough to voluntarily provide statements to investigators.

Wounded transit officer now recuperating at Spaulding

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Gabriel Gomez a poster
boy with no poster

Turning the Republican Senate nominee’s story into a national one would be the smart play. Unfortunately, the GOP can’t realize the obvious.

Opinion | RENÉE LOTH

Immigrants — the
lifeline of a town

Laws that would give illegal immigrants new ways to assimilate will help them save ailing communities.

Heather Maloney keeps
her music in the moment

Maloney has a full-band approach flavoring her “adventurous folk,” as she describes it, with pop and rock.

Dance Review

Bold opening night for Alvin Ailey

Thursday night’s concert epitomized a vision of dance as a celebration of the tenacity of the human spirit.

Health & Wellness

What's causing that headache?

Headaches can often be more than a pain, making it hard to concentrate on anything but the pounding, throbbing, or dull ache inside your head. What kind of headaches do you suffer from and what causes them?

Bad mood? Turn on a happy song | How to eat less when dining out | Take your workout outside

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Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress today for his agency’s tougher treatment of Tea Party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

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Business & Money

Gunmaker Smith & Wesson tops the 2013 Globe 100 rankings

Executives of the best-performing companies featured in the 25th anniversary edition of the Globe 100 have one thing in common — they all produced record or near-record 2012 financial results.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Bling Ring' premieres at Cannes

Sofia Coppola's latest project, "The Bling Ring," premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last night. Check out scenes from the event, featuring photos of the cast, like the one above.

Lifestyle

The Sinclair defines the Quality of Life

Learn how to make Dave Werthman's gin-based cocktail, fresh off the menu at Harvard Square's dining/live tunes destination, the Sinclair.

Love Letters He's just not motivated | He's far away but I don't want to let go | I fight the end

Travel

World's hottest hotel pools

Here's a list of 10 of the hottest hotel pools around the world. Where would you like to take a dip?

Boston's best hotel pools

Your Campus

Photos: Commencement season in America's college town

Thousands of students receive diplomas from Boston-area college during the month of May. See graduation scenes from local schools.

2013 Commencement Guide | Graduation scenes

BU officials expect 20,000 commencement attendees | More colleges broadcast graduation ceremonies online

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

Google founder funds research at Boston’s Voice Health Institute

Speculation about Larry Page’s lack of regular public appearances has swirled for years, but in a post yesterday he explained why.

Top cities for startup investment | The Grommet eyes bigger opportunities | Jill's List acquired by Mindbody

Community

Are toys taking over your house?

If toys are taking over your home, perhaps try changing the way you think when it comes to your children and gifts.

Discuss Storage and toy box ideas

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Reuters photographer Eric Thayer traveled to Brooks County, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico to investigate the rising rates of immigrant deaths along the border there.