May. 21, 2012
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Celtics are own worst enemy

Celtics are
own worst enemy

The Celtics have made the postseason far more difficult than it needs to be, Mazz says.
NATO summit in Chicago

Obama says Afghans can take the lead on security

The president expressed confidence in Afghanistan's ability to take leadership of its own security next year, as NATO leaders planned for the war's end. (AP, 11:39 a.m.)

Facebook shares falls below IPO

Facebook slid 11 percent to $33.92, below its initial public offering price of $38. Its market debut on Friday was marred by technical problems. (AP, 12:10 p.m.)
Video | New live sports show

Boston Sports Live with Chris Gasper

Chris Gasper and Chad Finn discuss the Celtics' Game 5 and the resurgent Red Sox.

Court upholds music downloading damages against BU student

The Supreme Court left intact a $675,000 verdict against Joel Tenenbaum who downloaded and redistributed songs without paying. (Globe, 10:23 a.m.)

Legal loophole benefits drunk drivers

State officials are seeking to alter a law allowing some drivers who are prosecuted for drunken driving to avoid some sanctions the law was written to impose. (Globe)

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Dan Shaughnessy | Globe exclusive

Cigar already lit for
Celtics’ win in Game 5

The Celtics are simply better than the Sixers and should be embarrassed that they are in this position, with the series now tied, 2-2.

Mass. firm in $1.25b deal in China

Alternative energy start-up GreatPoint Energy will announce that it will build a plant in Western China to convert coal into synthetic natural gas.

Tennis hall quiet on alleged abuse

Nine months after the Tennis Hall of Fame announced it would investigate sexual abuse allegations against inductee Bob Hewitt, it turns out there is no inquiry.
Bob Ryan | Opinion

Celtics find success on borrowed time

In Year 5 of a three-year plan, the Celtics are already handling what could be considered their declining years better than the original Big Three did.

Fashion icon leaves trove to museum

Iris Apfel, the celebrated New York fashion doyenne, will give the Peabody Essex more than 600 pieces of clothing and accessories by world-famous designers.

Latest cable box may debut in Boston

Boston would be the first major city to get Comcast’s combination cable box, Internet-enabled programming guide, and digital video recorder.
G Cover | Health

The science behind sin

Researchers are trying to make sense of our darker impulses, and may just help save us from ourselves.

Health & Wellness

Are diet pills safe?
Be Well, Boston | Video

Are diet pills safe?

An expert panel voted to recommend approval of a prescription weight loss drug that had previously been rejected for safety reasons.

Politics

Brown's hopes ran into reality

Brown's hopes ran into reality

Attempting to build a centrist record has required an almost weekly high-wire act for Scott Brown, balancing the relatively liberal sentiments of Mass. voters against the demands of increasingly conservative GOP leaders.

Business

Inside Mason and Hamlin pianos
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Inside Mason and Hamlin pianos

Some of the world's best pianos -- ones that grace the stages at the Smithsonian Institution, Lincoln Center, and Boston's own Museum of Fine Arts -- are made by Mason & Hamlin Pianos, which is based in Haverhill.

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Share your pet's birthday with us and we may feature him or her on Boston.com Pets. Happy birthday to Sandy (pictured), owned by Cara of North Andover.

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