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Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

Connecticut's governor Dannel P. Malloy said that there was no reason to believe Friday's rush-hour derailment and crash of two trains that hospitalized dozens was anything other than an accident.

Dissertation outrages Harvard students

A former doctoral student's thesis concluded that Latino immigrants have lower IQs, arguing the US should only allow immigrants with high IQs.

Boston hotel looks to past for new identity

The renovated Bulfinch Hotel has reemerged as the Boxer, a renovated accommodation with an upscale, vintage feel.

Pictures: Who is the highest paid pro athlete?

Pictures: Who is the highest paid pro athlete?
With these incomes, who needs the Powerball? See who made Sports Illustrated's annual list of the highest compensated in pro sports.

Sports

PorchFest makes a return to Somerville

Today, porches will transform into concert venues as musicians jam from the comfort of their own yards during the third annual event.
Canada abuzz over Toronto mayor's alleged crack video

Canada abuzz over Toronto mayor's alleged crack video

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford on Friday shot down rumors of a video said to show him smoking crack, which has caused an uproar in Canada.

Ex-lawyer contradicts O.J.'s testimony

O.J. Simpson's former lawyer on Friday gave damaging testimony that the former football star actually knew his buddies were armed with guns when they went to a Las Vegas hotel room to reclaim sports memorabilia.
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THE HIVE | DIARY OF A PRODUCT LAUNCH
Product Pitch winners honored by Tribeca

Product Pitch winners honored by Tribeca

Thinx was recently honored by Tribeca for being a disruptive innovator along with the likes of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and rapper PSY.

Tanker rolls, spills some fuel, shuts road

State Police said a fuel tanker on Route 3 near the Lowell Connector rolled over shortly after 11 p.m. Friday, sparking several road closures because of leaking fuel.

Markey to offer tax returns in 'near future'

Democrat US Representative Edward J. Markey said he will match the financial disclosure from his Republican rival and fellow US Senate hopeful, Gabriel E. Gomez.
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Gabriel Gomez a poster boy with no poster

Gabriel Gomez a poster
boy with no poster

Turning the Republican Senate nominee’s story into a national one would be the smart play. Unfortunately, the GOP can’t realize the obvious.
Immigrants — the lifeline of a town
Opinion | RENÉE LOTH

Immigrants — the
lifeline of a town

Laws that would give illegal immigrants new ways to assimilate will help them save ailing communities.
Heather Maloney keeps her music in the moment

Heather Maloney keeps
her music in the moment

Maloney has a full-band approach flavoring her “adventurous folk,” as she describes it, with pop and rock.
Bold opening night for Alvin Ailey
Dance Review

Bold opening night for Alvin Ailey

Thursday night’s concert epitomized a vision of dance as a celebration of the tenacity of the human spirit.

Health & Wellness

Allergy-tracking apps

Allergy-tracking apps

'Tis the season for itchy eyes, a runny nose, and persistent cough. Allergy season has arrived for millions of people. Now though, you can track which things may be bothering you most.

News

Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies

Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies

Predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies and a lack of evidence of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office.

Business & Money

Wealthy college dropouts

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

EarthFest concert celebrates 20 years in Boston

EarthFest concert celebrates 20 years in Boston

Radio 92.9 is hosting the 20th annual EarthFest concert at the Esplanade's Hatch Shell this weekend, and this year's event will feature performances by Vertical Horizon and Fastball.
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Lifestyle

The Sinclair defines the Quality of Life

The Sinclair defines the Quality of Life

Learn how to make Dave Werthman's gin-based cocktail, fresh off the menu at Harvard Square's dining/live tunes destination, the Sinclair.
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Travel

10 summer coastal activities

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.

Community

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Take the kids to a place of beauty

Discover more than a dozen gardens around New England, such as the Polly Hill Arboretum (left) in West Tisbury.
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Join RadioBDC for A Taste of Faneuil Hall

Join RadioBDC for A Taste of Faneuil Hall

Join RadioBDC May 23rd for a celebration of summer menus, tasty dishes, new neighbors & the hottest flavors from the Faneuil Hall neighborhood restaurants & the world famous Quincy Market Food Colonnade.

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What's next for Beckham?

What's next for Beckham?

Now that David Beckham — who is reportedly worth $250 million — has decided to retire from professional soccer, the fashion world is eagerly waiting to see what he will do next.

REAL ESTATE

17 backyard retreats

17 backyard retreats

For those of us who don’t even know what a “wisteria covered pergola” is while dreaming of our own luxurious back yards, here are 17 to drool over.
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Cars

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV selling big

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV selling big

The high mark for sales of big sport utility vehicles came years ago, but don’t tell that to Mercedes-Benz customers.
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Jobs

The student's summer job search
Job Doc

The student's summer job search

Summer jobs, as with all jobs, are in demand and the market for these opportunities is highly competitive.
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