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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

More than 60 percent of Boy Scout leaders supported the proposal at the group's annual meeting in Texas. Under the proposal, gay adults will remain barred from serving as Scout leaders.

Wash. bridge collapses

An Interstate bridge over a river north of Seattle fell Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Watch

Quake shakes N. Calif.

An earthquake has struck Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.

Obama defends drone strikes in speech

The president defended the controversial attacks as a legal, effective, and necessary linchpin in an evolving counterterrorism policy.
Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT)

Rangers beat Bruins in overtime, force Game 5

The Bruins still lead the series but must face the Rangers again on Saturday in hopes of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.

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Bynes arrested in NYC for marijuana

The former child actress who rose to fame on Nickelodeon is accused of heaving a marijuana bong out of a window Thursday night, among other charges, in the latest episode of her evolving, public meltdown.
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Weather wisdom

No washout, but long weekend to be wet

Today's mugginess will give way to showers and cool temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend.
87-year-old woman loses to Donald Trump in civil case

87-year-old woman loses to Donald Trump in civil case

A weeklong trial focused on Jacqueline Goldberg's claim that the real estate mogul/TV star cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme.

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

The Department of Transportation planned the first of six public meetings for Thursday night to discuss their plan to eliminate cash toll booths on the bridge.
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.
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Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals

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.
Longevity a liability for Ed Markey?
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.
New York is no Hockeytown
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.
Murray’s ambition meets reality
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

Fitness blogger: Just run
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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.

News

Group ID's London terror suspect

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 with the group.

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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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'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.
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Get fired up!: Our grill guide

Get fired up!: Our grill guide

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

Scenes from Massachusetts college commencements

Scenes from Massachusetts college commencements

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

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TechStars Demo Day: Here are the 14 startups presenting

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.

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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.
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Tonight: RadioBDC and A Taste of Faneuil Hall

Join RadioBDC for a celebration of summer menus, tasty dishes, new neighbors and the hottest flavors from Faneuil Hall, tonight at 6 p.m.

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Batmobile rolls into town

Batmobile rolls into town

The original Batmobile from the 1960s TV series appeared on Boston Common Wednesday and will return in September for the Boston Cup Classic Car Show.

REAL ESTATE

Dealing with cicadas, other pests

Dealing with cicadas, other pests

Spring pests are returning, including the possible cicada invasion. Read tips about how to deal with each pest.
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The top 10 easiest ways to lose your job

The top 10 easiest ways to lose your job

To guard your job security, be sure to avoid the 10 common career pitfalls listed on this checklist.
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