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Gas prices kept low as driving season starts

Gasoline prices heading into Memorial Day — the kickoff of the busy summer driving season — are well below their levels of a year ago, and analysts say they're unlikely to rise much in the coming months.

Markey's taxes show write offs, deductions

US Rep. Edward J. Markey, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, claimed big deductions, according to his tax returns.

Campaign tone harshened

More local borrowers have home equity

The number of underwater borrowers — those who owe lenders more than their homes are worth — has dropped from last year, new data shows.

Pictures: Boston celebrates all things anime

Attendees sported their most vivid costumes for this weekend's celebration of Japanese animation, the largest in the Northeast.

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Visit one of these open houses this weekend

Watch: Sox bounce back against Indians

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Red Sox pour it on

The Sox got 7 strong innings from John Lackey to bounce back from Thursday's loss despite a 44-minute rain delay.

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Rare Superman comic found in house insulation

It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And a man in a small Minnesota town found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house.

Hey, not-so-good looking: People often overrate their attractiveness, study finds

In contrast to a recent Dove ad campaign, test subjects inflated their views of how they look, studies measuring the accuracy of self-perceptions found.

Stare at this painting for
3 hours; feel focused yet?

According to one Harvard professor, having her students focus on a piece of art for hours helps focus their minds.

Stare at this painting for three hours; now, what have learned?

Open houses this weekend

Looking to buy in the Boston area? This weekend, according to our listings, there are 70 open houses in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. Here's a sampling.

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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.

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2 dead after Hanscomb flight crashes

A small airplane that departed from Hanscom Field in Bedford crashed in upstate New York, killing two passengers. Investigators are still searching for the pilot.

Man charged after fatal crash in Peabody

Michael J. Fowler, 37, was charged with motor vehicle homicide while drunk after a crashed killed his front-seat passenger, officials said.

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After 18 months, Waltham killings back in spotlight

New details have emerged in the 2011 triple murders about the victims and the violent world they inhabited.

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

Improving economy alters political landscape

Amid a series of recent positive economic reports, the GOP is portraying the Obama administration as scandal-ridden and inept and largely abandoning the recovery criticism.

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Business & Money

Wealthy college dropouts

Some of the world’s most wildly successful people never finished school at all. In fact, quite a few of them dropped out of local institutions. Here are some of them.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Oh my gaw' and 9 more reality show catchphrases

When Kellie Pickler won "Dancing With the Stars" on May 21, we couldn't tell if she was shouting "Oh, my God" or "Oh, my gaw." How many other catchphrases have developed from reality TV shows?

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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.

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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

Endicott College graduates 700 students | Northeastern announces $1 billion campaign

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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

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Parent Buzz

Memorial Day activities for kids this weekend

From art projects at the MFA to learning about the life of a marine, we've got some ideas for how to spend your Memorial Day weekend with the kids.

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Replay: Portugal. The Man Live in the Lab

Wasilla's own Portugal. The Man made a pit stop at the Globe Lab, before playing Boston Calling this weekend. Watch their performance inside.

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