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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

More than 60 percent of Boy Scout leaders supported the proposal at the group's annual meeting in Texas. Under the proposal, gay adults will remain barred from serving as Scout leaders.

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Wash. bridge collapses

An Interstate bridge over a river north of Seattle fell Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Watch

Quake shakes N. Calif.

An earthquake has struck Plumas County with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.

Obama defends drone strikes in speech

The president defended the controversial attacks as a legal, effective, and necessary linchpin in an evolving counterterrorism policy.

Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT)

Rangers beat Bruins in overtime, force Game 5

The Bruins still lead the series but must face the Rangers again on Saturday in hopes of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.

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Red Sox get rocked by Indians

Cleveland piled it on Thursday night as the Sox lost for a third time in their past four games.

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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.

Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge

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No washout, but long weekend to be wet

Today's mugginess will give way to showers and cool temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend.

Watch WBZ forecast | Extended weather forecast

87-year-old woman loses to Donald Trump in civil case

A weeklong trial focused on Jacqueline Goldberg's claim that the real estate mogul/TV star cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme.

Tobin to go all E-Z Pass? State says yes

The Department of Transportation planned the first of six public meetings for Thursday night to discuss their plan to eliminate cash toll booths on the bridge.

REAL ESTATE

Area open houses this weekend

There are a lot of houses on showcase within 30 miles of Boston under the $500,000 mark.

REAL ESTATE Homes for sale, rent and open houses

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Marathon victim's sister, 7, out of hospital

Jane Richard was released from Boston Children's Hospital, the Richard family said on Thursday.

Prosecutors seek gag order on attorneys for Bulger; his lawyers call it overreach

Federal prosecutors today demanded that attorneys for the reputed mobster stop engaging in "media grandstanding" and spreading "false facts."

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Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals

The “Bay State boondoggle” is at risk as Congress considers a bill that would end extra payments for Massachusetts hospitals.

Opinion | Yvonne Abraham

Longevity a liability for Ed Markey?

We like electricity and fresh faces: Deval Patrick, Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren. It’s hard when you’ve been around as long as Markey.

Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

New York is no Hockeytown

The Rangers have fans and sellouts and Original Six tradition — but there is no buzz in the city around them.

Opinion | Joan Vennochi

Murray’s ambition meets reality

Timothy Murray’s sights may have been set on the governor’s office, but his plans were derailed by apparent missteps.

Health & Wellness

Get Moving blog

Fitness blogger: Just run

Because somehow, every step means something to her, she writes, even if she can't articulate exactly why that is all the time.

Ways to give your child a safer diet | 'Fat-burning zone' on cardio machines accurate? | Life of a modern resident

News

Group ID's London terror suspect

The former head of the radical group al-Muhajiroun said the man seen wielding a bloody butcher's knife after the killing of a British soldier is a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations with the group.

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Your smartphone, maximized

To make the best of the memory you’ve got, start by deleting any apps you don’t really need. Also, clear the cache.

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'Queen' Mirren honors dying boy

Helen Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth in the 2006 film "The Queen," took on a new role as "do-gooder" during her recent visit with 10-year-old Oliver Burton, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Lifestyle

Get fired up!: Our grill guide

These recipe ideas, advice, and menus add a little spice to your Memorial Day weekend behind the grill.

Recipes Cookout companions: Summer-inspired sides

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Travel

25 free things to do on Cape Cod

Here are 25 ways to discover this summer hotspot without spending as much as a dime.

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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

Northeastern announces $1 billion campaign | Study: 1 in 2 Boston college grads expected to leave city

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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.

Here are the 128 MassChallenge Finalists | MassChallenge startups that caught our eye

Community

Kitty co-pilot assists biker

For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Watch video of the pair.

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