Grilled cheese melt-ability index
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Democrats, GOP at odds on how to freeze student loans
Showing the sharp elbows both parties are throwing this election year, politicians disagreed on how to pay for a plan to keep student loan rates low. (AP)
2012 nfl draft
The Patriots selected Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones at No. 21 and Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower 25th. (Globe)
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A notable drop-off: Pianos tumble at MIT
Following a 40-year tradition, pianos fell from the roof of Baker House dormitory at MIT on Thursday afternoon.
Family seeks charge for hockey check
The parents of a Duxbury High hockey player who was hit hard in a Jan. 7 game said the check should be considered assault and battery. (Boston Globe)
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Divers end search for missing Gloucester girl
While divers ended their search of the Rockport coast, the family of a missing toddler said they believe the girl was abducted. (Boston Globe)
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Newton native takes indie-film stardom in stride
Alex Karpovsky has carved out a niche making films as comfortable in their awkwardness as he is with his own quirky looks.
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An un-Olympic spirit
Saudi Arabia is the only country that is refusing to allow its female athletes to compete in the summer Olympics.
Former BC trustee quits boards of 3 more Jesuit schools
The Rev. Bradley M. Schaeffer resigned after the Globe reported that he failed to stop a former priest from sexually abusing boys.
Opinion | Yvonne Abraham
Cut health bills for all
Ronn Garry Jr., an owner of an independent Roxbury market, believes in the state's health care reform law. But the law Garry supports is kicking his behind.
Group pressures bishop on
Victoria Kennedy
A national religious group called on the Worcester bishop to allow the senator's widow to deliver the commencement address at Anna Maria College.
Nicole Richie, fashion designer
Over the past decade, she has evolved from “Simple Life” sidekick to a business woman, QVC pitch woman, and now television mentor.
Opinion | Joan Vennochi
In Eastie, anti-casino rumblings
A tiny band of neighborhood activists is vowing to fight what now feels like destiny: a gambling mecca in East Boston.
Health & Wellness
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Reader story: Staying fit via dance
We've asked reader to share their personal fitness journey with us in the form of letters on our Get Moving blog.
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Parents wire kids to prove teachers' verbal abuse
After putting recording devices on their special needs children, parents around the country heard teachers hurl insults like "bastard," "tard," and "a hippo in a ballerina suit."
Politics
Who pays when the president stumps for votes?
Presidents reimburse the costs of their political travel, but they do so under rules that still leave taxpayers paying most of the tab.
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Now and then pictures: A look at Chinatown, Combat Zone changes
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See 'The Dictator' opening scene
As with Sacha Baron Cohen's earlier films "Borat" and "Brüno," the movie allows its star to be as crude and zany as he pleases, playing an oppressive leader. The film is due out May 16.
Lifestyle
Make your own boutonniere and flower crown for prom
We sat down with Newburyport-based Petal Floral Design owner Becca Olcott, who created two easy DIYs for prom goers -- a classic boutonniere and a whimsical flower crown.
Travel
10 spring hikes in New Hampshire
Spring is a great time to hike through New Hampshire's natural wonders. Here are 10 hikes through some of the state's most popular trails, showcasing the highlights of the season from blooming wildflowers to rushing waterfalls.
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Hilary Clinton spoke at Syracuse University on human rights and the trouble of nations who don't support homosexual and transgender citizens.
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