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News

Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s body is in Worcester funeral home where services are being planned
The owner of the Worcester funeral home where the body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is now being held said he was not making a statement about the alleged crimes of Tsarnaev and his younger brother, Dzhokhar.
Business Updates
Comcast unveils expanded ‘Red Sox On Demand’ library
Comcast, whose services include cable TV, said it is unveiling an updated version of its Red Sox On Demand feature that includes dozens of additions over what was available last year. For example, there is a content folder dedicated to Pedro Martinez, the retired pitching star who is now a special assistant to the team’s general manager. One item in the folder: “The K Story,” a documentary of Martinez. There’s also another documentary titled “My Name Is Ted Williams,” which focuses on his off-the-field interests such as fishing. “Red Sox On Demand delivers die-hard Sox fans this exciting programming, including up close, behind-the-scenes access to the team and the players, any time of the day,” Steve Hackley, senior vice president of Comcast’s Greater Boston region, said in a statement. “
Your Town
Brookline students give thank you cards to emergency workers
Brookline Police Sergant Bob Murphy shakes hands with Lincoln School Kindergartener, Collins Maguire, 6, during the school’s “Thank a Helper” event in the school’s...
Political Intelligence
Poll: Republican Gabriel Gomez is nearly tied with Democrat Edward Markey in US Senate race
Gabriel E. Gomez, the Republican nominee for US Senate in Massachusetts, is nearly tied with his Democratic opponent, US Representative Edward J. Markey, according to a poll released Friday. Gomez, who scored an upset victory over two rivals in the Republican primary on Tuesday, has the support of 40 percent of likely voters in the June 25 general election, compared to 44 percent for Markey, according to the survey by Public Policy Polling.
Urology group stops recommending routine PSA screening for men
A large physicians group representing urologists who treat prostate cancer has stopped recommending a routine blood test to screen for prost ...
Culture Desk
Aerosmith, James Taylor, NKOTB and more line up to play ‘Boston Strong’ benefit for One Fund
Some of the biggest names in Boston music and beyond have signed on to perform at “Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration” at the TD Garden on May 30.
White Coat notes
Beth Israel Deaconess, Cambridge Health Alliance form partnership
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a downtown Boston hospital aggressively courting health providers in the suburbs, has formed a partner ...
The Big Picture
This award-winning picture blog tells news and feature stories through photographs -- really big photographs.

In the Cards

Gambling commission opens Southeastern Mass to commerical casino developers
The state gambling commission today voted 5-0 to lift the freeze on commercial casino development in Southeastern Massachusetts, and will solicit bids from gambling companies interested in competing for development rights in the region. The freeze had been established by lawmakers to give the Mashpee Wampanoag time to make progress on a tribal casino in the region.

War and Peace

Top spy orders review of intelligence prior to Boston bombing
The nation's top spy on Monday requested a broad review into "the US government's handling of intelligence information leading up to up to the Boston Marathon bombings," according to an internal memo, the latest sign that top officials are concerned that critical warning signs may have been missed that could have prevented the worst terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11.

Science in Mind

Social networks after an emergency: who did you text after the Boston Marathon bombings?
Researchers at Northeastern University are asking people to download an app that will help them understand how, exactly, we communicated and connected in the aftermath of a tragedy. Did we call the people we are in touch with most frequently, or were we flooded with voicemails and messages from people we haven't spoken to in weeks?

Articles of Faith

Religious leaders working on interfaith service
Religious leaders are working with the governor's office to develop Thursday morning's interfaith service in memory of the Boston Marathon bombing victims.
Report: DNA on bomb doesn't match Tsarnaev's widow
By Anush Elbakyan, Boston.com Correspondent The DNA and fingerprints on a bomb fragment recovered from the scene of Boston Marathon attacks do not match...

Opinion & Ideas

#Headline#
Police and FBI working together is the least the public expects — not something to brag about
By Lawrence Harmon This morning’s update to the press on the Boston Marathon offered little in the way of new details — or comfort for...
San Jose State to Michael Sandel: Keep your MOOC off our campus
Massive, open, online courses (MOOCs) have been hailed as a revolution in higher ... (By Kevin Hartnett, 05/03/13, 4:26 PM)

Sports

Extra bases
Live updates: Red Sox at Rangers
End of the second, Rangers 1, Red Sox 0: Even though he worked himself into trouble giving up two-out hits to Jeff Baker and Mitch......
Extra Points
Schiano sending Buccaneers staff to Foxborough to learn from Belichick
By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff If Bill Belichick's drafting of three of Greg Schiano's former Rutgers players and signing a fourth as an...
Celtics blog
Celtics playoffs live blog: Game 6
We'll be using a new format for live updates throughout the Celtics' playoff run. We've replaced traditional text-only updates with our new live blog system....
Bruins blog
Rich Peverley returns to third line in practice
By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff WILMINGTON – The Bruins have started their practice at Ristuccia Arena in preparation for Game 2. Rich Peverley, a healthy...
A final plan to fare well
In his final column for Boston.com, Mazz assesses where things stand for Boston's four major teams.
The view from New York, Toronto
By Marie Torto, Boston.com Staff Boston sports had an all-around successful night Wednesday as the...
Touching all the Bases
Five questions with Sean Grande
By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist Today's media column, on Sean Grande's upcoming gig as a fill-in voice on Red Sox radio broadcasts, can be found...
Boston Dirt Dogs
Clay Nation
The AL Pitcher of the Month is having a very good year. Did you see those balls Hacksaw hit?...
Marathon blog
B.A.A. contributes $250,000 to the One Fund Boston
The B.A.A. has announced its $250,000 contribution to the One Fund Boston to aid those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
Boston Sports Blog
Let's hug it out, Toronto
New Yorkers and Torontonians need some love. It’s hard to say in which city you’ll find Boston wedged deeper into the sports psyches of the...
High School Sports Blog
Harvard football announces Class of 2017
Harvard football coach Tim Murphy announced his football recruitment class for 2013, a group of 29 student-athletes representing 19 states, including 6-foot-5, 220-pound quarterback Joe Viviano from Berwyn, Pa.
High School Sports Blog
Medford High turns to alum Shawn Bates as hockey coach
Unable to produce a winning record the past few years, the Medford boys’ hockey program was looking a fresh start and sights were set on an alum who never stopped giving back. Out of five applicants, 12-year professional NHL player Shawn Bates’ resume and local ties with the community made it an easy choice.
Soccer blog
Revolution's defensive depth proves itself in 0-0 draw at Portland
The New England Revolution's defense continues to remain solid, helping the team churn out another shutout in a 0-0 draw at Portland Timbers on Thursday night.
Live updates from the 55th Daytona 500
End of race: Lap 200 of 200 Jimmie Johnson wins 55th Daytona 500 in his 400th career start. Danica Patrick (8th) becomes highest-finishing woman in...
Golf blog
Vijay Singh: 'Angry I have put myself in this position'
Vijay Singh, implicated in a Sports Illustrated story this week about using a product that contains a substance banned by the PGA Tour, has issued a statement on Wednesday admitting that he's used the deer antler spray in question. He said that he was not aware it contained a substance that falls on the tour's banned list.
Extra Points
A tale of two Aprils
What's been behind the success of the Red Sox? A comparison to last season's debacle...

A&E

New blog
Pop Radar
TMZ releases video proof of Witherspoon's 'crazy' comments before arrest "Crazy things" is right. Reese Witherspoon spoke with "Good Morning...
Crittenton Women’s Union hosts benefit at ICA
Crittenton Women’s Union, a local organization that helps low-income women out of poverty, had its annual benefit on Wednesday night at the ...
Viewer Discretion blog
Video: We Like to Watch: 'Orphan Black' and 'Warehouse 13'
Watch Globe television critics Matthew Gilbert and Sarah Rodman discuss two of their favorite current shows, "Orphan Black" on BBC America and "Warehouse 13" on...
Off the Shelf
Greater Boston author readings April 14-20 SUNDAY: Lauren Scheuer ("Once Upon A Flock") reads at...
Sound Effects music blog
R.I.P. George Jones R.I.P. George Jones...
Movie Nation blog
Ellen DeGeneres to reprise role in 'Finding Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory' Can you speak whale? Well, Dory can, and you may get to see even more of her famous dialect in the upcoming "Finding Dory," slated for a Nov. 25, 2015 release. The bumbling, blue, forgetful tang fish voiced by Ellen......
Our picks for celebrating Cinco de Mayo around Boston
Are you suddenly craving spicy food, salty drinks, and guacamole? That's because it's the beginning of May, and Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Don't just limit your Mexican-themed celebrations to Sunday. Here are our weekend Cinco de Mayo picks. Arriba!
Culture Desk
Aerosmith, James Taylor, NKOTB and more line up to play ‘Boston Strong’ benefit for One Fund
Some of the biggest names in Boston music and beyond have signed on to perform at “Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration” at the TD Garden on May 30.
99 Bottles
Cambridge Brewing Company 24th anniversary party
Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square is hosting a 24th anniversary bash tomorrow (Saturday, May 4). The party runs from noon until 1 a.m. and...
By the glass
Sommelier Society event benefits those hurt in marathon bombings
Wine professionals live to serve. So it's no surprise that the Boston Sommelier Society is doing all it can to help those hurt by this...
RAW
Gizmodo picks the best smartphone camera
By Mario Aguilar and Nick Stango Gizmodo A zillion new smartphones are going to be announced soon at Mobile World Congress, each promising camera advancements...

Business

Winners of the 2013 New England Venture Capital Association Awards
The New England Venture Capital Association held its first-ever awards party tonight in Harvard Square. These were the winners....
Eight ways to save $50 per month
Here are a few ways to fatten your wallet each month and reduce some monthly annuity costs: Roku – Not sure about you, but one...
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Greater Boston tops for old homes
Yes, we are the old home capital of the country. That's the the verdict from Trulia, which just released a national survey looking at American...
Who's what, where?
Here's your guide to personnel changes in Massachusetts
Pricey tablet stand almost delivers
XFLEX tablet computer stand $99.99 at BiteMyApple.co This elegant-looking accessory for tablet computer fans is just the thing for iPad owners who feel their arms...

Travel

Globe trotting blog
Peek.com launches in Boston
The sleek-looking Peek.com made its debut in Boston on Friday, and looks to be a valuable curated source of activities and attractions in the area,...
Bringing all the latest news, conditions, deals and events from the ski mountains of New England to your computer.

Lifestyle

He has to live in LA
One more location letter ... Q: Meredith, I have been in a relationship for about 2.5 years with a great guy. He is everything I...
Fans slam Victoria's Secret ads featuring Karlie Kloss with short hair (And I think that's mean.)
Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP Candice Swanepoel, Karlie Kloss and Alessandra Ambrosio pose together at the reveal of Victoria's Secret 2013 Swim Collection on Tuesday, March 12, 2013...
The Green Blog
New Spaulding hospital learns haunting lessons from Katrina
By Doug Struck Globe Correspondent Hurricane Katrina had finally spent its fury and died, when I stepped cautiously through the broken doorway of a brick...
Off to Sicily with Boston Globe subscribers
On Sunday, I'm leaving for Sicily to meet a dozen Boston Globe subscribers. We're on a whirlwind tour that looks, from the itinerary, like...
Child Caring
"I hate you!"
Hi Barbara, I read your column often and I'd appreciate your advice on something. My youngest just turned five and has a pretty headstrong personality....
Chat today at noon!
<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=d5dbcf9362" >Miss Conduct on etiquette -- May 1 at noon</a>...
This finish line is my beginning
For the first time I am very, very nervous about an upcoming race. I'm not nervous because I want to run fast (even though I...
Big markdowns on Mother's Day gifts, more
Firefly Jewelry & Gifts has storewide markdowns of 25-60 percent. Find artisan jewelry, decorative glass vases, picture frames, and scarves, along with less reverent gifts...
Carol Stocker chats gardening -- May 3 at 1 p.m.
Carol Stocker on gardening -- May 3 at 1 p.m....
Pattern Selections
Photograph by Joel BenjaminA checkered skirt mixes with diamonds on the wall at Paris Ceramics. Boston fashion designer Luke Aaron dressed model Kacy Emmett in...
Parent Buzz
Free Boston Children's Museum admission for first responders, Boston, during May
Essdras Suarez/Boston Globe During the month of May, Boston Children's Museum will recognize first responders and medical personnel for their efforts in aiding victims and...

Jobs

Can People Hear Your Smile?
For twenty years I owned an advertising agency. Several times...
NEHRA - The Voice of HR
Resources for HR professionals from the Northeast Human Resources Association

Cars

These are the worst new cars in the world
A few months ago, I was driving an Audi S4 wagon through beautiful South Africa. But those riches didn't last long. For two days, I strapped myself into seven terrible cars that were too unsafe and shoddy to ever......

Community voices

Child Caring

Child in Mind

Chow Down Beantown

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