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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.)

Watch WBZ Memorial Day weekend forecast | Gas prices kept low | Memorial Day events | Boston events

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.

Where to get the best clam and lobster in N.E.

Who can resist seafood, battered and fried to perfection. Here are some of the best clam shacks to try around New England.

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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.

N.E. beach finder | Close beaches

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.

OPINION / BOSTON.COMMENT

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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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.

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.)

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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.

How to practice 'safe-food' | Nick Downing answered fitness questions | 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

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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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

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