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Passenger on derailed Conn. train: 'I saw sparks'

Scott Bartelson, of Stratford, Conn., described the chaos when his commuter train violently derailed last night, sending 60 passengers to the hospital, some with serious injuries. (4:24 p.m.)

Travelers delayed | Officials probe Conn. crash | watch Many left stranded | pictures Scenes from crash

1 arrest in Arlington youth club rape case

Allegations of sexual abuse at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club from the 1970s to 1990s continue to escalate as police said they have identified five more victims and arrested a former club employee. (1:52 p.m.)

Allegations of sexual abuse at Arlington Boys & Girls Club probed

3 Mass. residents charged in RV attack

Two men and a woman from Lowell are accused of attacking a man with hammer and a knife in Hollis, N.H. (4:46 p.m.)

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Sox to take on Twins tonight

Boston is on the verge of matching their longest road winning streak over the Twins in 12 years.

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Love affair goes up in flames in Vermont

Rudi Mattson of Bethel, Vt., was charged with arson after he threatened to burn personal items belonging to his ex-girlfriend, police said. (3:11 p.m.)

Open houses around Boston

This condominium in the South End features a chef's kitchen and high ceilings.

Commencement 2013

Davis shares lessons with UMass-Lowell graduates

Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said his performance during the Boston Marathon Bombings was based on his life experiences. (3:59 p.m.)

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THE HIVE | DIARY OF A PRODUCT LAUNCH

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.

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City, cops to review bombing response

The reviews will be aimed at learning from how the city handled the bombings and identifying problem areas, said Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis. (3:08 p.m.)

Tanker rolls, spills fuel into wetlands

A fuel tanker on Route 3 near the Lowell Connector rolled over on Friday, State Police said. (3:21 p.m.)

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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

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Your weight loss photos

Hundreds of Boston.com readers have sent in before and after photos of their weight loss transformations. Need inspiration? It's here.

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News

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth?

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

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Business & Money

McDonald's adding 3 new Quarter Pounders to menu

McDonald’s is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its menu as the fast-food chain looks to offer cheaper premium burgers.

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Arts & Entertainment

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.

Lifestyle

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It's no secret that anything wrapped in prosciutto will automatically be a crowd pleaser. This recipe takes that into consideration with the help of this season's gorgeous asparagus.

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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

Photos: Commencement season in America's college town

Thousands of students receive diplomas from Boston-area college during the month of May. See graduation scenes from local schools.

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THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

Google founder funds research at Boston’s Voice Health Institute

Speculation about Larry Page’s lack of regular public appearances has swirled for years, but in a post yesterday he explained why.

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Community

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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Boy perform live in-studio

The German/Swiss group played some of their hit songs on RadioBDC yesterday. Watch a video of their performance and listen to a recording of the interview with Adam 12.