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Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all

President Obama today defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving US counterterrorism policy. (2:56 p.m.)

Protester shouts at Obama | Text of Obama's speech | Obama lifts ban on detainee transfer to Yemen

Muslim group ID's London terror suspect

The former head of the radical group al-Muhajiroun said the man seen wielding a bloody butcher's knife after the killing of a British soldier is a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations. (1:18 p.m.)

Fugitive serial rapist gets to 18 to 20 years

Gary Alan Irving was sentenced to consecutive terms, a punishment delayed for some 34 years because Irving fled the area after being convicted of kidnapping and raping three young women in 1978. (3:34 p.m.)

Wife: Todashev not questioned about '11 murders

The widow of the Chechen man fatally shot by the FBI said police never questioned him about the Waltham murders. (2:44 p.m.)

Dad: Son not capable of attacking police | Man spoke with Tsarnaev

T&G on World's Most Powerful Couples list

Would you wear a Target wedding dress?

Love Letters: Texting makes people weird

Sports

Adam Kaufman

Strange to see
Francona this way

We all know the business of sports, but it'll still be weird seeing Terry Francona in the third-base dugout.

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Tobin to go all E-Z Pass? State says yes

The Department of Transportation will hold the first of six public meeting tonight to discuss their plan to eliminate cash toll booths on the bridge. (3:31 p.m.)

Parent Buzz

Kim K wears a bikini during pregnancy. Would you?

Kim Kardashian flaunted her baby bump in several bikinis during her time in Greece.

Discuss Bikini during pregnancy?

MD MAMA BLOG

8 tips for parents on giving children a safer diet

Dr. Claire McCarthy writes, "I'm not just talking about bad potato salad. I'm talking about more insidious risks that ... cause problems down the line."

Watch Green smoothie recipe for moms-to-be

Weather wisdom

The holiday weekend forecast? Yuck

Today's mugginess will give way to showers and cool temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend. (9:16 a.m.)

Watch WBZ forecast | Extended weather forecast

REAL ESTATE

Area open houses this weekend

There are a lot of houses on showcase within 30 miles of Boston under the $500,000 mark.

REAL ESTATE Homes for sale, rent and open houses

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Medway doctor allegedly wrote bogus prescriptions, shared drugs

Nicholas Pacella, 50, faces charges for allegedly writing fraudulent narcotics prescriptions for a woman who was not his patient and sharing drugs with her. (3:05 p.m.)

Priest reinstated after archdiocese clears him of sex abuse allegations

Reverend Joseph F. Byrne was placed on leave in 2012 after someone contacted the archdiocese and said he had sexually abused a child in the 1970s. (3:08 p.m.)

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Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals

The “Bay State boondoggle” is at risk as Congress considers a bill that would end extra payments for Massachusetts hospitals.

Opinion | Yvonne Abraham

Longevity a liability for Ed Markey?

We like electricity and fresh faces: Deval Patrick, Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren. It’s hard when you’ve been around as long as Markey.

Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

New York is no Hockeytown

The Rangers have fans and sellouts and Original Six tradition — but there is no buzz in the city around them.

Opinion | Joan Vennochi

Murray’s ambition meets reality

Timothy Murray’s sights may have been set on the governor’s office, but his plans were derailed by apparent missteps.

Health & Wellness

Get Moving blog

Fitness blogger: Just run

Because somehow, every step means something to her, she writes, even if she can't articulate exactly why that is all the time.

Ways to give your child a safer diet | 'Fat-burning zone' on cardio machines accurate? | Life of a modern resident

News

Senator: Sexual assaults let military culture continue

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand said sexual assaults should be reported outside the chain of command, directly to a military prosecutor, and victims need to know justice is possible.

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tech lab

Your smartphone, maximized

To make the best of the memory you’ve got, start by deleting any apps you don’t really need. Also, clear the cache.

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Video

'Queen' Mirren honors dying boy

Helen Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth in the 2006 film "The Queen," took on a new role as "do-gooder" during her recent visit with 10-year-old Oliver Burton, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Lifestyle

Get fired up!: Our grill guide

These recipe ideas, advice, and menus add a little spice to your Memorial Day weekend behind the grill.

Blissfully Inspired Wedding do or don't?: Including your furry friend | 10 blossoming spring centerpieces

Travel

25 free things to do on Cape Cod

Here are 25 ways to discover this summer hotspot without spending as much as a dime.

Explore the National Seashore

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

Study: 1 in 2 Boston college grads expected to leave city | edX adds Berklee, BU to online class initiative

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

Kitty co-pilot assists biker

For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Watch video of the pair.

The 24-Hour Workday When the 'other woman' is mom | Share Songs for dad?