May. 16, 2012
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Celtics at Sixers > 7 p.m. (TNT)
Celtics resume battle in Philly

Celtics resume
battle in Philly

Rajon Rondo and the Celtics look to take the lead in their series. Here's a preview of Game 3.

Schilling asks R.I. for money

Schilling, officials discuss firm's troubles

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling asked officials today for more money for his video game company after moving it to Providence last year in return for $75 million in state loan guarantees. (Boston Globe, 1:18 p.m.)

WFNX being sold, most staff let go

Boston radio station WFNX is starting the process of transferring to Clear Channel Communications. Most of its 21 staffers were laid off today. (Globe, 1:32 p.m.)
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N.E.'s Olympics hopefuls

N.E.'s Olympics hopefuls

Several New Englanders may participate in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Implant translates brain signals for two people paralyzed by stroke

A science team has revealed that two paralyzed patients were able to use their minds to control a robotic hand from a device implanted in the brain. (Globe, 1:18 p.m.)

Mass. Senate budget would increase spending on local government, schools

The $32.275 billion budget proposal, released today, would not raise taxes or fees. (Globe, 12:51 p.m.)

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Patrick pushes health care cost controls

Speaking to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Governor Deval Patrick said growth can be slowed without damaging quality.
Opinion | Derrick Z. Jackson

Mitt Romney's failure to man up

If Romney can’t remember that he bullied a classmate as a teen, his response betrays a lack of empathy.
Dining Out

Painted Burro is ready to party

In Davis Square, the Painted Burro shows Somerville has an appetite for tacos and tequila.
Opinion | Brian McGrory

Stonehill dragged into Yahoo scandal

Who lies about a degree from Stonehill? The answer, of course, is Scott Thompson, the freshly ousted chief executive of the struggling Internet giant.

Mass. moves to shut turbine over noise levels

Officials have recommended shutting down a wind turbine in Falmouth because of elevated noise levels that they described as unacceptable to local residents.
Opinion | Bob Ryan

Injuries take excitement out of East

Whoever emerges as the winner from the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs will have a tainted prize.

Old-school Blue Jay studio up for sale

With the music industry going through seismic changes, classic studios like the Blue Jay Recording Studio in Carlisle are becoming rare.

Health & Wellness

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Politics

Conservative super PAC to spend $25m on ad attacking Obama

Conservative super PAC to spend $25m on ad attacking Obama

Countering the Obama campaign’s massive ad buy of last week, the conservative super PAC Crossroads GPS announced a plan to spend $25 million airing an attack ad in 10 swing states.

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Lifestyle

Kara Laricks wins 'Fashion Star' (and we're not mad about it)

Kara Laricks wins 'Fashion Star' (and we're not mad about it)

The former schoolteacher turned New York-based women's wear designer took home the whole $6 million shebang on Tuesday night's finale.

Community

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Where kids eat free around Boston

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The Big Picture
Ways of the wind

Ways of the wind

Browse through this vibrant collection of photography showing the wind's many effects on us and on nature.

REAL ESTATE

Are deluded buyers to blame?

Are deluded buyers
to blame?

A new Boston Fed paper suggests average buyers drove the runaway prices of the bubble years.
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Cars

Charles River Saab to say farewell

Charles River Saab
to say farewell

The oldest Saab retailer in America will hold an open house for old employees and some customers.
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Jobs

Cashing out on flex time

Cashing out on
flex time

A human resources benefits staff can shed some light on the dollar value of your flex time account.
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