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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.

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

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.
Visit one of these open houses this weekend

Visit one of these open houses this weekend

Watch: Sox bounce back against Indians

Watch: Sox bounce back against Indians

Which of these cars catches your eye most?

Which of these cars catches your eye most?

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Memorial Day

Raw, chilly weekend, but no washout

Cool and wet is the theme for the holiday weekend.
Cape Cod train service kicks off

Cape Cod train service kicks off

The new CapeFlyer debuted Friday and will run summer weekends through Labor Day.
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Cape Cod beach makes top 10 US list

According to Dr. Beach, Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod National Seashore ranks up there with beaches in Hawaii and Florida, and others.
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Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

Toronto mayor denies
he smokes crack cocaine

Rob Ford broke a week of silence over reports of a video purportedly showing him using the drug, but he did not say whether he has ever smoked crack.
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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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Gas won’t be as costly this summer

Gas won’t be as costly this summer

Gas prices are unlikely to rise much more over the summer, because of the boom in US production of crude oil due to fracking.
Privacy rules get in bombing victims’ way
Opinion | Lawrence Harmon

Privacy rules get in bombing victims’ way

The excessive weight of privacy rules makes it difficult for the administrator of the One Fund Boston to do his job.
On Route 9, a rivalry of elite fitness clubs

On Route 9, a rivalry of elite fitness clubs

Is it the on-site Botox shots? Chilled towels? What makes a person join one gym over another?
Marathon memorial: How much should we save?

Marathon memorial: How much should we save?

As shrines to public tragedies proliferate, they force the difficult question of what’s important to preserve.
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Health & Wellness

How to practice 'safe-food'

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.

News

Improving economy alters political landscape

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.

Business & Money

Wealthy college dropouts

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

'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?

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

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

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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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

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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Lighthouse getaways

Lighthouse getaways

With summer right around the corner, those looking for some adventurous activities should consider staying overnight in an historic lighthouse in New England.

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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