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Advocates to study how to make city biking safer

Boston bicycle advocacy officials said they will study safety concerns as enthusiasts demanded action after six riders were killed locally in the past year and a half -- including a woman last weekend.

Senate race focuses on 9/11 resolutions, ads

Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey continued to clash Tuesday over votes Markey cast against two resolutions honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

In new ad, Gomez calls opponent 'dirty Ed Markey'

Lawyers to give judge update on Bulger case

Prosecutors and lawyers for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger are due in court today to update a judge on the case two weeks before Bulger’s racketeering trial is scheduled to begin.

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Red Sox can't get moving in Chicago

The Red Sox had a frustrating night in Chicago, falling 3-1 to the White Sox.

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Aly Raisman exits 'Dancing' stage

Needham native Aly Raisman was the first to be eliminated on Tuesday night's finale.

Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Arizona restaurant learns the hard way that online reviews can make or break

An Arizona restaurateur’s online rants against unhappy customers has become an Internet sensation — and taught small businesses an important lesson.

Aretha Franklin postponing concerts during June

A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July.

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Summer is coming, so update your ride

There are a slew of new car specials with lease numbers as low as $99 per month. It's time to upgrade!

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Boy found safe after Amber Alert issued

A 13-year-old boy has been found safe after his father allegedly abducted him in Roxbury and an Amber Alert was issued, Boston police said.

Braintree police credit Amber Alert in Monday's case

Falmouth votes to keep turbines

Voters in the Cape Cod town of Falmouth have rejected a plan to take down wind turbines because of complaints about noise and health impacts by a 2-1 margin.

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Taza Chocolate focuses
on quality amid growth

The Somerville company has grown from two guys selling chocolate bars from the back of their bicycles to a 60-employee manufacturing operation.

Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

Bruins don’t look like
they can be stopped

The Bruins have been a rocket sled on Bauer blades since they escaped elimination in Game 7 against the Leafs.

Wellfleet Theater to stage
young crash victim’s play

Marina Keegan’s play “Utility Monster” premieres on Thursday, with a back story that could overshadow the work itself.

Opinion | Scot Lehigh

Gabriel Gomez’s goal — sensible centrism

If the GOP candidate is to win the upcoming US Senate election, his path to victory is by being a bipartisan moderate.

Health & Wellness

Victoria’s Secret says no to mastectomy bra

After much debate over whether Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy would help other women with mastectomies feel sexier, Victoria’s Secret said it isn’t interested enough to revamp its lingerie.

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Residents come home to pick up

As state and federal officials work to set up disaster recovery centers to provide aid and assistance, residents of Moore, Oklahoma, are beginning the deliberate process of assessing what's left of their homes and possessions and what comes next.

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Microsoft intros Xbox One

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need.

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Rowland, Rubio joining 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show ‘‘The X Factor.’’

Lifestyle

Eats and sweets for shower season

Whether you're planning to celebrate a bride-to-be or the latest member of the family, here are some of our favorite shower recipes and menu ideas.

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Travel

10 summer coastal activities

Most people are content to while away the hours on a beach with a good book in hand. Others last about an hour before they need to do something more physical. Here are 10 favorite summer activities along the coast of New England.

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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

edX adds Berklee, BU to online class initiative | Emerson's 'Boston Strong' fundraiser raises $800,000

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

NASA bets 3D-printed food can make you eat bugs

NASA is betting the 3D tech now printing custom plastic tschotske could be turned towards building burritos, pizza, and other delicious meals from unexpected sources.