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Train service to Cape Cod embarks on trial run

CapeFlyer, the MBTA's new train service from South Station to Hyannis, set off its inaugural run Saturday morning. The service will make its official debut next weekend.

Drawing follows late ticket-buying rush

With four out of every five possible combinations of Powerball numbers in play, someone is almost sure to win the game’s highest jackpot.

Nash performs at Lesley University

Legendary musician Graham Nash of the folk rock group Crosby, Stills & Nash played a fitting rendition of "Teach Your Children" at Lesley University's commencement.
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Pictures: The Force comes to Worcester

Pictures: The Force comes to Worcester

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Pictures: Scenes from the Hot Dog Safari

Watch: Gun scare mars Cannes Film Festival

Watch: Gun scare mars Cannes Film Festival

Authorities: Student killed by police

Police say a Hofstra University student being held at gunpoint by an intruder was accidentally shot and killed by an officer who responded to the home invasion.

Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

Officials want to know if a rail fracture found where a derailed commuter train was struck by another was caused by the accident or broken before the crash.

Oxbow wins the Preakness

Oxbow's upset victory over Orb at the Preakness Stakes means there will be no Triple Crown winner in 2013.
Open houses around Boston

Open houses around Boston

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Diamond roughed up in Twins' 12-5 loss to Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago. (   05/19/2013 12:45 AM )

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Authorities: Hofstra student was killed by police

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A Hofstra University student being held in a headlock at gunpoint by an intruder was accidently shot and killed by a police officer who had responded to the home invasion at an off-campus home, police said Saturday. (   05/18/2013 11:25 PM )

World

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

MALMO, Sweden (AP) -- Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine. (   05/18/2013 9:49 PM )

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Authorities: Hofstra student was killed by police

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A Hofstra University student being held in a headlock at gunpoint by an intruder was accidently shot and killed by a police officer who had responded to the home invasion at an off-campus home, police said Saturday. (   05/18/2013 11:25 PM )

Science

NASA: New pump resolves big space station leak

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- An impromptu spacewalk over the weekend seems to have fixed a big ammonia leak at the International Space Station, NASA said Thursday. (   05/16/2013 1:37 PM )

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Deadly crossing

Deadly crossing

Reuters photographer Eric Thayer traveled to Brooks County, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico to investigate the rising rates of immigrant deaths along the border there.

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