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A raw and chilly Memorial Day weekend ahead

Although it's not a three-day washout by any measure, cool and wet is the theme for this year's Memorial Day weekend as today's muggy and warm weather gives way to heavy downpours and cold air. (9:08 a.m.)

Wash. bridge collapses

An Interstate bridge over a river north of Seattle fell Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Officials said no one was killed. Watch

Safe room mandates rare in tornado states

The mayor of Moore, Okla., the town hit hardest by this week's deadly tornado, suggested storm shelters be a mandatory feature for all new homes being built.

Dr. Beach picks his top 10 beaches of 2013

Dr. Beach picks his top 10 beaches of 2013
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman uses 50 criteria, such as water and sand quality and facilities available, to evaluate the locations. See what beaches made this year's list - there's a local favorite in the mix.
Watch: Morgan Freeman falls asleep on live TV

Watch: Morgan Freeman falls asleep on live TV

Love Letters: She kissed a girl and regrets it

Love Letters: She kissed a girl and regrets it

Four crucial mistakes that doomed the Bruins

Four crucial mistakes that doomed the Bruins

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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. (Globe)
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Who shouldn't bother with college?

When Yahoo bought Tumblr for $1.1 billion this week, David Karp, Tumblr's 26-year-old founder, joined the pantheon of tech entrepreneurs to make it big without a college degree.
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Last weekend to be selected Superfan

All you have to do is share your first concert memory, and you might win a pair of tickets to six concerts.

Markey, Menino to make announcement

Rep. Ed Markey’s campaign says Markey and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be joined Friday by a local union official regarding the special US Senate election.

Bill would honor dream of slain MIT officer

A bill that would posthumously appoint slain MIT police officer Sean Collier to the Somerville Police Department is moving quickly through the state legislature.
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Bruins fall down on the job

Bruins fall down on the job

The Bruins were on their way to a Game 4 clinching win against the Rangers. And then Tuukka Rask fell. Butt over tea kettle.
A child's gift erases a gulf
Opinion | KEVIN CULLEN

A child's gift erases a gulf

Seven-year-old Sophie Orange organized a pajama day at her all-girls school in England to raise money for victims of the Boston bombings.
Markey misses a string of votes in House

Markey misses a string of votes in House

Edward J. Markey has not cast a vote in Congress since May 9, missing the last 40 votes before the chamber.
Fenway faithful to Terry Francona
Opinion | Christopher L. Gasper

Fenway faithful to Terry Francona

He hasn't changed much since he left the Red Sox, but now he's being seen in a new uniform and a whole new light.
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Live fitness chat

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News

5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif.

5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Calif.

A geophysicist with the National Earthquake Center said Thursday night's temblor was centered six miles west northwest of Greenville, and 26 miles southwest of Susanville.

Business & Money

Median CEO pay up to $9.7m

Median CEO pay up to $9.7m

The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012, a 6.5 percent increase from a year earlier that was aided by a rising stock market.
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Arts & Entertainment

Douglas pegs Liberace in HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra'
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Douglas pegs Liberace in HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra'

Michael Douglas creates a complicated man who is loving but narcissistic, exceedingly generous but controlling and predatory, painfully insecure but loud and brassy.
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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.

Community

pets at weddings

Your pets at weddings

Did your pet help you celebrate your big day? We want to see pictures! "Maya was brought over to the golf course where the reception was held to partake in the wedding party pictures," writes Anne of North Kingstown, R.I. (left).
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Portugal. The Man Live in the Lab at 1:30

Portugal. The Man Live in the Lab at 1:30

Check the live stream this afternoon to see Portugal. The Man make a pit stop at the Globe Lab, before playing Boston Calling this weekend.

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Tom, Gisele join Obamas?

Tom, Gisele join Obamas?

No, the First Couple aren't on vacation with the Pats QB and his supermodel wife, but all four do have one thing in common — being on the 2013 Forbes' list of World's Most Powerful Couples.

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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