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Cold now, but Memorial Day looks nearly perfect

Today is the worst of the three-day weekend and Monday will be the best with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures that will reach back into the 70s, meteorologist David Epstein writes. (8:26 a.m.)

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Muslims, officials reached out after blasts

After the Marathon blasts, government officials and Boston Muslims called each other to offer assistance, a move years in the making and a cornerstone of the Obama administration's counterrorism plan. (11:03 p.m.)

Police step up security for Burlington marathon

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

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Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon

About 3,000 runners and bombing victims gathered in light rain today to run the final mile of the Marathon. (1:19 p.m.)

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Joan Rivers, 'Fashion Police' take on Rondo

Spotted at Spoke Wine Bar in Somerville

It's that time of year again. Clam shacks!

Sports

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Lackey in control, Sox rout Indians

John Lackey pitched 7 strong innings to bounce back from Thursday's loss despite a rain delay.

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Going Deep

Ranking AFC East top 25, No. 8: Stevie Johnson

The Bills wide receiver was just the ninth player in NFL history to log at least 80 receptions, 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in his third year.

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

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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Who shouldn't bother with going to college?

In an age of skyrocketing tuition and student debt, is higher ed is the best choice? What would make you put it off? Tell us your thoughts.

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Cardinal O'Malley to ordain 5 priests

The Archdiocese of Boston is welcoming five new priests at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross today. (9:03 a.m.)

2 dead after Hanscom 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.

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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.

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

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?

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

Health & Wellness

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Take your workout outside

If you're not the typical "gym-rat" type or just feel that you simply need to get outdoors once in a while, these moves just might be for you. There are plenty of exercises you can do outdoors with no equipment except sneakers.

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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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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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Arts & Entertainment

Live updates from Boston Calling music festival

Bands like fun., Of Monsters and Men, The Shins, and more are playing Boston's first multi-day, multi-stage, ticketed rock festival held on City Hall Plaza. Check out the action.

Lifestyle

One Fund products by local makers

Following the release of Converse's new Boston All-Star, we're feeling a renewed sense of shopping to benefit our fair city.

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Travel

Secret places to enjoy N.H.

We asked several Granite State outdoorspeople — including fishing guides, trail developers, and folks at the Appalachian Mountain Club and The Nature Conservancy — to share theirs.

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

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

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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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