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Gomez calls Markey 'pond scum'

Gabriel E. Gomez hurled the missive at US Representative Edward J. Markey after the Democrat used a split screen depicting the ex-Navy SEAL and Osama bin Laden in an ad.

GOP's Gomez calls Democratic rival Markey 'pond scum'

Memorial Day

Raw, chilly weekend, but no washout

Cool and wet is the theme for the Memorial Day weekend.

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Napolitano visits Marathon bombing site

The Homeland Security secretary left a bouquet and greeted other people who came to pay their respects.

Background checks OK'd for Bulger jurors

A judge will let prosecutors conduct criminal background checks on jurors in the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger.

39 New England clam shacks to visit this summer

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough in Noank, Conn. was voted the best place to eat a lobster in New England by About.com.

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Pictures Honor Flight takes area WWII vets to D.C. to see memorials

Character builders: Fans of anime meet in Boston

Who committed this crime against her feet?

Watch: Inventing the future of business wear

Red Sox pour it on

The Sox got 7 strong innings from John Lackey to bounce back from Thursday's loss despite a 44-minute rain delay.

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Rare Superman comic found in house insulation

It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And a man in a small Minnesota town found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house.

Hey, not-so-good looking: People often overrate their attractiveness, study finds

In contrast to a recent Dove ad campaign, test subjects inflated their views of how they look, studies measuring the accuracy of self-perceptions found.

Stare at this painting for
3 hours; feel focused yet?

According to one Harvard professor, having her students focus on a piece of art for hours helps focus their minds.

Stare at this painting for three hours; now, what have learned?

Open houses this weekend

Looking to buy in the Boston area? This weekend, according to our listings, there are 70 open houses in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. Here's a sampling.

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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.

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2 dead after Hanscomb flight crashes

A small airplane that departed from Hanscom Field in Bedford crashed in upstate New York, killing two passengers. Investigators are still searching for the pilot.

Man charged after fatal crash in Peabody

Michael J. Fowler, 37, was charged with motor vehicle homicide while drunk after a crashed killed his front-seat passenger, officials said.

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After 18 months, Waltham killings back in spotlight

New details have emerged in the 2011 triple murders about the victims and the violent world they inhabited.

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

Edward J. Markey has not cast a vote in Congress since May 9, missing the last 40 votes before the chamber.

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.

Health & Wellness

How to practice 'safe-food'

Before you throw those shrimp on the barbie this weekend, take some steps to protect your health by following proper procedures for handling, preparing, and cooking your food.

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News

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

New policy guidelines for targeted drone strikes remain ambiguous, and President Obama retains power over deciding how and when the weapons can be deployed.

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Business & Money

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

'Oh my gaw' and 9 more reality show catchphrases

When Kellie Pickler won "Dancing With the Stars" on May 21, we couldn't tell if she was shouting "Oh, my God" or "Oh, my gaw." How many other catchphrases have developed from reality TV shows?

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Lifestyle

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

See what beaches - including a local favorite - made Dr. Beach's annual list.

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

Endicott College graduates 700 students | Northeastern announces $1 billion campaign

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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.