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Todashev's dad: Son not capable of attacking police

Abdulbaki Todashev, whose son, Ibragim, was killed by an FBI agent during an interrogation in Orlando, Fla., said his son wouldn't have attacked investigators, as the FBI claimed. (11:52 a.m.)

Fla. suspect had spoken with bombing suspect | Mass. bill would protect first responders

Weather wisdom

The holiday weekend forecast? Yuck

Today's mugginess will give way to a period of showers and cool temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend. (9:16 a.m.)

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Cameron: Soldier's murder likely terrorism

British Prime Minister David Cameron said there are strong indications the killing of a soldier in London was an act of terrorism.

Boston Sports Live with Chris Gasper

Chris Gasper and Joe Sullivan discuss Bruins-Rangers Game 4, Terry Francona's return to Fenway, and early season Red Sox awards.

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T&G on World's Most Powerful Couples list

Globe 10.0: Tito returns to Fenway Park tonight

Love Letters: Texting makes people weird

Strange to see
Francona this way

We all know the business of sports, but it'll still be weird seeing Terry Francona in the third-base dugout.

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Throw the perfect 'Arrested Development' viewing party

You're going to want to make sure you have plenty of juice on hand for your all-night "Arrested Development" viewing party this weekend.

Oldest (80) to climb Mount Everest

80-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura reached the summit at 9:05 a.m. local time Thursday.

Kitty co-pilot assists biker

Rudi Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his cat Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits online.

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

Lowell man charged with shooting at undercover detective

Ccshron Arthur Brown will be arraigned today on charges of shooting at an undercover Lowell detective at least five times Wednesday night. (12:17 p.m.)

3 struck by lightning in Granby school

Three students are recovering after they were struck at a western Massachusetts private school. (9:25 a.m.)

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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.

Ways to give your child a safer diet

It's nearly impossible to avoid all toxins these days--they are truly everywhere. But here are 8 things parents can do to at least make their child's diet safer.

'Fat-burning zone' on cardio machines accurate? | Life of a modern resident | Worry about arteries, not anger

Senator: Assaults let military culture continue

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand said sexual assaults should be reported outside the chain of command, directly to a military prosecutor, and victims need to know justice is possible.

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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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Menino savors preview of Innovation District hub | A look at Massachusetts' entrepreneurial ecosystem

'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.

Blissfully Inspired Wedding do or don't?: Including your furry friend | 10 blossoming spring centerpieces

Travel

Here's the scoop: The best spots to get ice cream in New England

While a recent survey didn't include any ice cream makers in New England among the world's best, we, of course, feel differently. Here are the top spots in the region to grab a cone.

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

Study: 1 in 2 Boston college grads expected to leave city | edX adds Berklee, BU to online class initiative

THE HIVE | LOCAL INNOVATION NEWS

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

The 24-Hour Workday

When the 'other woman' is mom

This week, research from the University of Wisconsin confirms what generations of sitcom writers have long exploited -- mothers worry more when their sons marry than when their daughters marry.

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