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Storms flood area, spur tornado warnings

A parade of thunderstorms dumped as much as 2 inches of rain in some areas. Forecasters collected reports of downed tree branches and flooded roads, including two feet of water on Route 2 in Fitchburg.

Man held on bail after Esplanade sex assault

Joseph Barthel, 49, was allegedly assaulting an unconscious woman early Sunday when police appeared and forced him to stop, a report said.

Wallace to face charges in Hernandez case

Ernest Wallace, 41, today waived his right to contest extradition to Massachusetts in the sensational murder case against former Patriots player Aaron Hernandez.
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Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child. We know you have some great names up your sleeve. What should their little prince or princess be called?

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Tanking stock? Ainge says Celtics won't play to lose

Tanking stock? Ainge says Celtics won't play to lose

Celtics GM Danny Ainge was adamantly against the idea that the team would tank next season to try to land a high draft pick. (5:11 p.m.)
Find July 4 fun in Boston

Find July 4 fun in Boston

As the birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston knows how to celebrate Independence Day in style. From fireworks to patriotic pub crawls, see what's up this weekend.
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Duck finds his waddle with high-tech artificial foot

Duck finds his waddle with high-tech artificial foot

Buttercup talks like a duck and now walks like a duck, thanks to a brand-new 3D printed foot he got after his left foot was amputated as a duckling.
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Disgraced FBI agent shows remorse

"Not a day goes by that I don't pray that God gives you blessing and comfort for the pain," John Morris said to family members of alleged Bulger victims. (5:24 p.m.)
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Mohegan Sun releases new renderings for revamped Palmer project in W. Mass.

New plans for the proposed Palmer casino include buildings reminiscent of the architecture of Mohegan's flagship gambling resort in Conn. (7 p.m.)
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Local Mormon youth group reenacts 1846 journey

Local Mormon youth group reenacts 1846 journey

Teens from the Boston area completed a three-day historical reenactment that has become a coming-of-age rite in many Mormon communities
Aaron Hernandez shirts are hot items on eBay

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Our halting progress toward justice
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Our halting progress toward justice

The Constitution pursues not perfection, which is impossible, but the “more perfect,” which always beckons.
MIT nanotech research targets bone-repair surgery

MIT nanotech research targets bone-repair surgery

A research team has created a high-tech adhesive that more securely bonds implants to bone.
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Too busy to cook healthy?

Women are spending over 40 percent less time in the kitchen preparing meals than they did in the 1960's. Here's one way to compensate.

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More fire crews headed to Ariz. after elite crew decimated

More fire crews headed to Ariz. after elite crew decimated

An out-of-control blaze overtook 19 firefighters trained to battle nasty wildfires, killing all but one of Prescott, Ariz.'s 20 "Hotshots."

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Apple’s iWatch trademark application hints at new product

Apple’s iWatch trademark application hints at new product

The patent application hints at the tech giant’s foray into wearable computing, but Apple is known for filing patents and trademarks for prodcuts that never see the light of day.

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Boston Pops July 4 performers through years

Guitar wiz Susan Tedeschi headlines this year’s 40th anniversary of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade. Take a look at past “Spectacular” celebrity guest performers.
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15 awesome canned craft beers

15 awesome canned craft beers

Canned craft beers are having a moment and after scouring the competition, we’ve put together a list of the 15 best selections available in Boston.

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11 reasons why new graduates will not be hired

11 reasons why new graduates will not be hired

Mark O'Toole, from HB Agency, used his two decades of work experience to draft this slide show explaining why new college graduates were not offered jobs.

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Meet July kitty Miranda

Meet July kitty Miranda

Miranda (left) is the kitty featured in a 2013 Tufts University cat calendar for the month of July. Check out the other 11 cats. Meow.
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