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- Weather: Great day today, then unsettled
- What does it take to be a Disney star?
- New England scores well in bike rankings
- Obama daughters go to Beyonce concert
- Pictures Pattinson and more at Cannes
- Memorial Day weekend events in the Hub
- Secrets for cooking wicked good barbeque
- Home of the Week: A Walpole Victorian
- Attacking student loan debt
Sports
Rays at Red Sox > in progress
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Rays-Red Sox
Day after dramatic walk-off, Red Sox look to take series. We have updates from Fenway.
- Salty's blast gives Sox walkoff win
- Red Sox-Rays series pictures | Video
- Beckett strong again for Red Sox
- Valentine rips Rays coaching staff
- Pictures NCAA lacrosse at Gillette
- Record heat takes aim at Indy 500
- Major champs advance at French Open
- Power, Conway out of Indy 500
- Donald wins to gain golf's No. 1 rank
- Spurs, Thunder ready for conference finals
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2 killed in South Boston fire
An early-morning apartment fire at 4 Linsky Barry Court killed a man and a woman, officials said. No other injuries were reported. (Globe, 12:38 a.m.)
Pedestrian struck, killed in Newton
A New Hampshire man was struck by a pickup truck on Nonantum Road at about 3:18 a.m. and later died at a Boston hospital, police said. (Globe, 10:29 a.m.)
Pictures: Dining alfresco in Boston
On this picture-perfect late-May day, some ideas for dining out... as in outside. Dig into these alfresco options.
Celtics 85, 76ers 75 | pictures
Celtics eliminate Sixers
The Celtics outlasted the Sixers and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Game 1 is Monday night in Miami.
- Dzen: No time to take these Celtics for granted
- Shaughnessy: Rondo leads Celtics to Miami | Video
- Video Celtics top Sixers, win series | Rivers on victory
- Ryan: Savvy Celtics veterans scorched young Sixers
- Celtics' Game 7 history | East schedule | Box Score
With the loss of little Caleigh, her family struggles to maintain their center
It's been five weeks since the 2-year-old vanished on a Rockport beach; grief, anger, and a thread of hope have defined her family's life since. (Boston Globe)
Delp's final days detailed in court papers
Evidence in the defamation lawsuit against the Boston Herald sheds new light on the tragic story of Brad Delp and the rocky history of his band, Boston. (Boston Globe)
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- Spring tour of the Boston Harbor Islands
- Hingham High excels at state track meet
- South Boston: A transition to trendiness
- Back Bay: New shops opening on Newbury
- 10 outdoor activities to do with your kids
Some municipal workers earn 6-figures
In several communities south of Boston, between 3 and 5 percent of all municipal employees pull in $100,000 or more in their jobs, according to a Globe survey. (Globe)
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Sunday Baseball notes
Injury epidemic besets MLB
The disabled list reads like an All-Star team with the Red Sox, Phillies, and Yankees among the hardest hit.
Innovation Economy
Charging an electric car in Boston can be free, easy
Free electricity is readily available locally, with at least 10 locations for electric charging in Cambridge and 15 in Boston.
Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy
Rajon Rondo leads Celtics on to Miami
Rondo (18 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) took over Game 7 to lead the Celtics past the Sixers.
Opinion | Bob Ryan
Celtics veterans scorched young Sixers
It's Year 5 of the Three-Year Plan, and Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are still rolling.
Opinion | Yvonne Abraham
Tending to the departed
As people washed headstones, pulled weeds, and tended geraniums at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, the joy and pain of life with their loved ones flooded back.
Hospitals urged to apologize, settle
The ‘‘disclosure, apology, and offer’’ approach is the cornerstone of a new initiative to improve the state’s cumbersome and costly malpractice system.
Health & Wellness
Born to run barefoot?
As more avid runners and casual athletes experiment with barefoot running, doctors say they are treating injuries ranging from pulled calf muscles to tendinitis to stress fractures.
News
Palestinian Airlines resumes
flights after seven years
After being grounded for seven years by the deepening enmities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the tiny operation - with just two 48-seat turboprop planes - is back in the skies.
- Nation Senator asks airlines to drop seat fee for kids | Gay students graduate openly at military academies
- World Syria denies responsibility for attack killing 90 | Bosnia couple arrested for allegedly abusing girl
- Nation Mich. wildfire stabilizes, rain aids control work | Four killed in plane crash from southern Utah
Politics
Giuliani and Gingrich defend Romney against Bain attacks
Two of Mitt Romney's fiercest former rivals, Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich, defended him today against the Obama campaign's attacks on his business record.
- Polls on gay marriage not yet reflected in votes | Indian PM visits Myanmar amid energy quest
- Myanmar protests put government changes to the test | Iran's Ahmadinejad urges unity against 'evil'
- More coverage of the presidential candidates Obama | Paul | Romney | Republican delegate tracker
Business
Shreve, Crump & Low reopens
Luxury jeweler Shreve, Crump & Low moved its flagship Boston store to 39 Newbury St. The store opened on Monday after operating at 440 Boylston St. for seven years.
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Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival
The 65th Cannes Film Festival wraps up today. Check out scenes from the annual event in France. Pictured: Robert Pattinson.
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50 delicious chicken recipes
Need ideas for a Memorial Day meal tonight? We've rounded up 50 (yes, 5-0!) mouth-watering meals featuring chicken from the Globe archives.
Travel
New attractions in Orlando
Giants refusing to be overshadowed, SeaWorld, Universal, and Disney vie for visitors with new rides, films, parades, shows, resorts, and activities.
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- pictures Dr. Beach's top 10 U.S. beaches for 2012 | The best beaches in New England
- pack up Ritz-Carlton gives kids the chance to live like the First Family | pictures 20 outdoor adventure trips
Community
Your Memorial Day photos
Did you attend a parade or festival this weekend? Share your Memorial Day photos! Two Pepperell Cub Scouts (pictured) placed flags on the graves of those who served in the military.
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REAL ESTATE
Globe Home of the Week
Walpole Victorian has stunning kitchen
The kitchen in this gracious Victorian now has a large and unique centerpiece -- a 17 foot long island atop cherry cabinets.
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Car deals for Memorial Day 2012
Local dealers are marking the holiday weekend with sales on a wide range of vehicles.
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Job search tips for international students
Judy Shen-Filerman offers advice on the behaviors expected during an American job search.
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