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- Insurer: Dog bites cost $109m in claims
- Hollywood tie-ins take Hasbro far
- Study questions value of 'good' cholesterol
- The best apps to keep kids busy | Video
- Ipswich distillery revives tradition of rum
- Pictures Gisele promotes her lingerie line
- Top 10 hot spots to cheat in Boston
- Today in History: Botticelli dies in 1510
Sports
Rays 2, Red Sox 1
Sox stumble
The Red Sox committed three balks with one of them (from starter Clay Buchholz) costing Boston a critical run.
- On baseball: Balks a problem for Sox
- Dice-K not close to rejoining Sox
- Clemens accuser McNamee grilled
- MLB roundup: Blue Jays hammer Yankees
- NBA: Thunder rally to edge Lakers
- Bird voted NBA's Executive of the Year
- NHL: Devils rally past Rangers to tie series
- Preakness: Bodemeister really in favor
- Soccer: Liverpool fires manager Dalglish
- Schools: BC High names Gaff coach
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Playoffs Round 2 Home Game 3 (Date May Change - If Necessary)
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Game 3 > Celtics 107, Sixers 91, Celtics lead 2-1
Celtics rout Sixers
Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo each posted a double-double and combined for 74 points.
- On basketball: Defense flexed its muscle | Triple the fun
- Pierce rebounds - and scores, too | Too few for Williams
- C's, Sixers now battling different foes | Philly falls flat
- Shaughnessy: Celtics better, and they know it
- Video Game 3 recap | Analysis | Postgame | More
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Kennedy III's silence on Mary Kennedy's death underscores family distance
Joseph P. Kennedy III has not commented on the death of his aunt, an example of the distance he has kept from his family while running for Congress. (Globe, 6:08 a.m.)
Scrambling to make room for inmates
Every prison and jail in Southeastern Mass. is operating over capacity, and correction officials are bracing for an even bigger shortage of beds in the coming years. (Globe)
More than a shave and a haircut
Are men more vain in 2012 than any previous point in history? Morgan Spurlock's new documentary 'Mansome' provides the answer: a resounding yes. (Boston Globe)
Implant uses the power of thought
The BrainGate, a pill-sized device that is implanted in the brain, can translate signals from paralyzed patients into control of a robotic arm. (Boston Globe)
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- Brighton: St. Elizabeth $25 mill plan OKed
- 20 diseased trees cut at Copley Square
- Restaurant pitched for Southie waterfront
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Medford executive resigning under fire
Robert Covelle is leaving his post a year after officials began to investigate allegations of favoritism in hiring and contracting under his leadership. (Boston Globe)
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opinion | JOAN VENNOCHI
Warren’s voice against Wall Street gets tuned out
Elizabeth Warren’s is the voice of reason and clarity, standing up to Wall Street power brokers. She’s also the voice that insiders like to ignore.
Dan Shaughnessy
Better, and they know it
Everybody knows the Celtics are better than the Sixers. And that includes the Celtics. It’s easy to see why the Celtics might be taking their opponents lightly.
Drug unit to focus on S. Boston
An undercover drug unit will deploy in South Boston starting Saturday, focusing on areas with high drug activity.
opinion | Yvonne Abraham
Putting on the brakes
After a lifetime of liberty behind the wheel, Nancy Lawton, 77, reached the point where she couldn't drive any more.
Carole King closing book on music
The voice behind dozens of standards says her music-making days are likely over.
opinion | Juliette Kayyem
Urging women to Be All That You Can’t Be
Until now, President Obama has been relatively quiet on issues of women and combat. This latest evolution is just as welcome as his change of heart on gay marriage.
Top fashion graduates from Boston-area colleges
Amid all the cutting and sewing, we found some of the best work from this year’s crop of graduates.
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- Get Moving Running a #marathonaweek | Child in Mind Giving troubled young children a voice
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News
RFK Jr.'s estranged wife,
Mary, found dead in N.Y.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead at the family property Wednesday. More notable deaths
- Nation Calif. museum gets big gift to build shuttle exhibit | Crews assess damage on Navy ships that collided
- World Dozens continue to occupy Moscow square | Syrian opposition faces fractures, infighting
- Nation Fire near Arizona town nearly triples in size | Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births
Politics
Obama requesting help
to pay for Afghan army
Mapping the way out of an unpopular war, the United States and NATO are trying to build an Afghan army that can defend the country after 130,000 international troops pull out.
- Divisive issues in the House defense budget | No sure thing for GOP: a tight battle for Senate
- Dems shift tactics, pound Wis. governor on probe | Romney keeps media at bay as he sticks to script
- Romney uses Secret Service, campaign aides to block questions | Bush role unlikely in Romney bid
- Donors tied to banking desert Obama for Romney | Graphic Top contributors to 2012 race
- More coverage of the presidential candidates Obama | Paul | Romney | Republican delegate tracker
Business
Facebook through the years
Facebook is expected to begin selling stock shares to the public on Friday. Here's a look back at some of Facebook's biggest moments.
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WFNX Radio through the years
Staffers have been cut from the local institution, which is being sold to Clear Channel. As the station goes through this change, take a look back at WFNX over the years.
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Lifestyle
Hair dos: The new romantic
Mario Russo stylist Elle Proulx created a glamorous (but practical) half-up, half-down look that would work on a variety of hair lengths and could be a humid weather hero for ladies with bangs.
- By the glass How to speak wine bar | Love Letters I found a racy picture on his computer
- Design New England Garden finds found at Brimfield | Kara Laricks wins 'Fashion Star' season one
- 99 Bottles Review: Idle Hands Triplication | Chow Down Beantown Tatte Bakery & Cafe opens in Kendall
Travel
New England clam shacks
Who can resist the promise of your choice of seafood, battered and fried to perfection? Here are some of the best of the New England coast.
Community
Drool Baby Expo draws hundreds
More than 500 people, including the Martins family of Medford, attended the Drool Baby Expo to check out the hottest new baby products on the market and win prizes.
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At 2 a.m., grab an Uber
Sick of waiting for a cab when your favorite bar closes down? Check out Uber, an as-you-need-it car service available at the tap of your smart phone.
- TNGG Adam LoDolce: Master of the pick-up
- Bargain bin Deals galore in Linden Square
- Viewer discretion CBS announced fall schedule
- Less Is More You'll be missed, WFNX
- Hyphenated Life Jay-Z in the range
- Dishing Good food, wine in Montreal and QC
REAL ESTATE
Are deluded buyers
to blame?
A new Boston Fed paper suggests average buyers drove the runaway prices of the bubble years.
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Charles River Saab
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The oldest Saab retailer in America will hold an open house for old employees and some customers.
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