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May. 31, 2012
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Red Sox vs. Tigers
Live updates from Fenway Park

Live updates from Fenway Park

Josh Beckett is looking for his fifth win while the Red Sox try to make it a four game sweep of the Tigers.

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John Edwards not guilty on 1 count, mistrial on other 5

The former presidential candidate was found not guilty on one of six campaign fraud charges Thursday, and the jury could not reach a verdict on the other counts. (AP, 5:59 p.m.)

Vote: Are the refs against the Celtics?

Boston Sports Live: Can the Celtics rally?

Boston fans have slammed how referees have handled the playoff series between the Celtics and Heat. Review the talking points, then cast your vote.

Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has ruled that a law denying federal benefits to same-sex married couples is unconstitutional. (Globe, 3:55 p.m.)
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GOP and Dems clash at State House rally

Strategist David Axelrod was at the State House to support President Obama, but the event played out more like a battle for political turf as Mitt Romney supporters rallied for the former governor. (Globe, 3:09 p.m.)

Elizabeth Warren sends letter to supporters to calm ancestry controversy

The letter comes after weeks of scrutiny and an admission that she told Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania she was Native American. (Globe, 4:02 p.m.)

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Abuse case deadlines may be extended

Victims who missed deadlines for filing civil claims may get a two-year window to bring old cases to court, under one legislative scenario in Massachusetts.
opinion | JOAN VENNOCHI

What entrepreneurs want from Mass.

What makes a city or region cool and hip to entrepreneurs has less to do with fun, and more to do with the access to capital, resources, and services.

SeaCoast Inn offers 5-star hospitality

The no-frills motel doesn’t have an ocean view, pool, balconies, food, or even a vending machine, but for years it has earned TripAdvisor’s top service award.
Opinion | Dan Shaughnessy

Couldn’t ask more from Rondo

Rajon Rondo is the best player on the Celtics now. Wednesday night, he was also better than LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Too bad it wasn’t enough.

Shriver's special bond

Anthony Kennedy Shriver created Best Buddies, a program that continues to enrich the lives of the intellectually challenged and all those who meet them.
opinion | Yvonne Abraham

Only child lovingly handles
affairs of aging relatives

Ann McGlinchy has been responsible for seeing nine of her relatives to the ends of their lives.

Liberty Hotel’s Moniz on great events

Rachel Moniz works to create the “quintessential Bostonian” experience for customers.

Health & Wellness

A preoccupation with protein

A preoccupation with protein

Carbs? Calories? Fat? They are so very last decade. Dieters and would-be healthy eaters know the nutrient of the moment being tallied, sought and bought is protein.

News

Shootings leave 6 dead in Seattle

Shootings leave 6 dead in Seattle

A city already anxious about a recent spate of shootings was rattled further when a man walked into an arts cafe and opened fire, fatally wounding four. Police say he later killed a woman during a carjacking before shooting himself.

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The best distracting apps for trips

The best distracting apps for trips

Pictures from your 2012 graduation

Pictures from your 2012 graduation

Your children's popular baby names

Your children's popular baby names

Lifestyle

Boston ranks among America's 'worst-dressed' once again

Boston ranks among America's 'worst-dressed' once again

GQ may have caused a commotion when they put us on the top of their Worst-Dressed list but fret not my fellow Boston style savants -- it appears we've risen above. Or at least 18 spots back on Travel + Leisure's list of the 20 worst.

Community

Q&A with actress Liv Ullmann about rescue pet Chelsea

Q&A; with actress Liv Ullmann about rescue pet Chelsea

A dachshund named Chelsea, born in a flea market, was abandoned before being adopted from the MSPCA in Boston by celebrity Liv Ullmann.

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Daily Dose
5 sun safety mistakes

5 sun safety mistakes

Enjoy your summer outside by avoiding these common mistakes when it comes to protecting yourself against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.

REAL ESTATE

Along 495, home prices collapse

Along 495, home prices collapse

A comparison of year-to-date values between this April and the same period in 2006 reveals some dizzying home price declines.
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Cars

GM inks deal with UK soccer club

GM inks deal with
UK soccer club

The company has signed a deal for Chevrolet to be the automotive sponsor of Manchester United.
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Jobs

This spring?s job slump not so bad

This spring’s job slump not so bad

This year’s job growth slowdown is an improvement on last year’s, which was an improvement on the year before’s.
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