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America's best beaches 2012
Dr. Beach's annual top 10 list features scenic escapes and even a local favorite.
- Weather: A hot summer day on Saturday
- Love Letters: Should she expose a cheater
- Rise in kids eating detergent, doctors say
- Pictures Spotted at Fred Perry in Boston
- obf Celtics excuses for a Game 7 loss
- Pictures Scenes from Cannes film fest
- Memorial Day weekend events | Parades
- Up close, personal with Ben Bradlee
Sports
Aceves emerges as trusty Sox closer
In his last 15 games, Alfredo Aceves has allowed two earned runs over 18 2/3 innings.
- Sox' Matsuzaka cleared for rehab start
- Sox notices Bradley, but no promotion
- Celtics must play well in Game 7
- Celtics must make good use of time
- 76ers ready to take their chances
- Heat advance to East final over Pacers
- Lloyd, Patriots may be a perfect fit
- Addai finds a happy place with Patriots
- Koppen hopes to be center for Patriots
- Loyola seeking first NCAA lacrosse crown
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Filings raise more questions on Warren's ethnic claims
The documents suggest that either Elizabeth Warren or Harvard classified the US Senate candidate in a way that did not adhere to US diversity guidelines. (Globe)
- 5/5: Debate over ancestry may haunt Warren
- 4/30: Law directories identified Warren as minority
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Fatal accident at ferry terminal in Quincy
Detectives are on the scene after a fuel operator was struck by a truck and fatally injured at the MBTA's ferry boat terminal in Quincy. (Globe, 9:29 a.m.)
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'Idol' winners: Where are they now?
If the careers of past "Idols" are any indication, this season's winner, Phillip Phillips, could either be a superstar or a sad footnote in the history of reality TV.
- Phillips wins 'Idol' season 11 | How he won | Q&A
- pictures 'Idol' season finale | 21m viewers finale low
- pictures Scenes from 'American Idol' season 11
Schilling’s 38 Studios lays off entire staff
The former Red Sox pitcher’s company, which had more than 400 full-time workers and contractors, made the layoffs because of financial difficulties. (Boston Globe)
- 5/23: Two top employees leave Schilling's ailing company
- 5/18: Schilling's video game firm may get more funding
- pictures Schilling's first video game | More | Discuss
Faneuil Hall upgrade ready for unveiling
Faneuil Hall opens its doors to the public today after a 20-month renovation to the street-level market area, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. (Boston Globe)
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BU, Emerson students chosen for first US national Quidditch team
A Boston University student and Emerson College student are among 21 players on the first national team in the Harry Potter-derived sport.
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Boston schools chief gets
critical job evaluation
The Boston School Committee gave Superintendent Carol R. Johnson low marks in many areas, revealing rare discontent.
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A rooster leaves his flock
For three-plus years, Buddy presided over his family in the midst of an unsuspecting suburban neighborhood. And then one Sunday morning, he was gone.
Romney lags with N.H. independents
A number of Jon Huntsman and Ron Paul backers in New Hampshire said they are undecided or plan to support President Obama.
Athletes largely avoid political fray
In Boston, only one of 188 players listed on the rosters of the city's four principal teams has made a political donation during the current cycle.
Noël Coward’s timeless ‘Lives’
His star quality comes to the fore in a revival at Huntington Theatre and exhibit in New York.
Gas prices may boost tourism
Prices in Massachusetts have dropped more than 20 cents in the past month and are expected to keep falling.
Opinion | Scot Lehigh
Health care will test Gov. Patrick’s skills
Health care cost containment figures to be a ticklish policy problem for Deval Patrick in the weeks ahead.
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We rounded up some health and safety tips from our Be Well, Boston video series so that you can fully enjoy the summer and still protect your health.
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AWOL Muslim soldier guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot
A federal jury Thursday convicted Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo, a Muslim soldier, on six charges in connection with his failed plot to blow up a Texas restaurant full of Fort Hood troops.
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Senate committee adopts Brown’s proposal on Hanscom staffing
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday adopted proposals by Senator Scott Brown that would block some scheduled cuts at Hanscom Air Force Base and spur construction of state-of-the-art research labs at the facility.
- Fact check: Romney off on Obama's love for unions | Romney returns to Mass. for fundraiser
- Warren refocuses Senate campaign on strength | Texas Senate race a new test for GOP establishment
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Business
Shreve, Crump & Low reopens
Luxury jeweler Shreve, Crump & Low moved its flagship Boston store to 39 Newbury St. The store opened on Monday after operating at 440 Boylston St. for seven years.
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Secrets to wicked good barbecue
A local restaurateur teamed with a software designer to win the biggest prize in barbecue. Now they're ready to share the secrets that got them there. Well, most of them.
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Travel
Summer food festivals
From lobsters and scallops to garlic and rhubarb, summer is a time for a variety of tastes in New England, highlighted by the dozens of food festivals taking place across the region.
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- pictures Dr. Beach's top 10 U.S. beaches for 2012 | The best beaches in New England
- pack up Ritz-Carlton gives kids the chance to live like the First Family | pictures 20 outdoor adventure trips
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Family-friendly Memorial Day events
Do you want to take the family to a parade or festival this weekend? Find out about Memorial Day events happening around Boston.
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This recent grad is happy to be out and isn't overwhelmed with rehearsed nostalgia like most of his classmates.
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