May 22, 2008

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Glioma brain tumors
Have you or any or your family members coped with a glioma brain tumor, the type of cancer that Sen. Kennedy is diagnosed as having? E-mail wen@globe.com.
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Taking money from your 401(k)?
Have you had to make a ''hardship withdrawal'' from your 401(k) retirement savings account? Globe reporter Ross Kerber would like to hear about your experience — email him at kerber@globe.com.
Beijing Olympics
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Curious Jobs
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Miss Conduct
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Israelis, Syrians in peace talks

Israel and Syria announced yesterday that they were engaged in negotiations for a comprehensive peace treaty through Turkish mediators, a sign that Israel is hoping to halt the growing influence of Iran, Syria's most important ally, which sponsors the anti-Israel groups Hezbollah and Hamas. (By Ethan Bronner, Boston Globe)

Growing arsenal may serve Kennedy

Until a few years ago, patients stricken with cancerous brain tumors had precious few treatment options. There was surgery and radiation and not much else. But today, as Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his doctors plot his course of care for a malignant glioma, they confront a richer palette of possibilities - due in no small part to Kennedy's championing of the war on cancer since 1971. (By Stephen Smith and Carey Goldberg, Boston Globe)

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The type and size of Kennedy's tumor have not been made public, nor has his course of treatment. But news of the legendary lawmaker's diagnosis sparked national headlines and an outpouring of sympathy from cancer survivors and those still in the throes of treatment. (By Megan Woolhouse and Patricia Wen, Boston Globe)
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DiMasi poses referendum on casinos

Just two months after defeating Governor Deval Patrick's casino proposal, House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi proposed yesterday to reopen the state's heated debate on gambling by putting a nonbinding question on the November ballot. (By Matt Viser, Boston Globe)

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Allison Cahill is a Princeton graduate and quarterback of the Boston Militia. The Militia are the newest team in town: all-women, full-contact, coached by some former New England Patriots and owned by car czar Ernie Boch Jr. (By Bella English, Boston Globe)

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