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A literary road trip through New England
Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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In Pictures: Fourth of July traditions
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In Pictures: Iraqi rowers
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 08/02
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Change Agent After Boston Marathon bombing: Faith in Watertown
A pastor at a suburban church in Watertown, Mass., reflects on the Boston Marathon bombing, the pursuit of a terrorist suspect to her town, and how her congregation lived through a nightmare to emerge 'filled with a mighty spirit … a holy one.'
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Boston Marathon bombing manhunt liveblog: bombing suspect in custody, officials thank public
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is now confirmed to be in custody, and is said to be in serious condition.
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Boston bombing suspect killed, suburbs on lockdown amid terror search
One of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing is dead after the killing of a university officer and a shootout with police, and a massive manhunt is underway for the other, authorities said early Friday.
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10 surprises about tomorrow's job marketIn sharp contrast to today's tepid job growth, employment will pick up later this decade and feature some unusual twists – from the rise of sales jobs to the dearth of 'green' ones. Here's a guide to help navigate it.
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New York subways roll, but road to recovery will be long ... and costly
The New York subway system, inundated by Sandy's storm surge, began partial service Thursday. But full recovery for the city's 'lifeblood' will be long, complicated, and expensive.
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Modern Parenthood Rescue Dog: Albie leads a “dog’s life” – in a good way
A "dog's life" lived well: Off-leash in fall’s filagree foliage, rescue dog Albie both gives and gets the gift of irrational exuberance.
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Top Picks: Running late? There's an app for that, West African music, and more
A Boston time-lapse video captures the city with haunting music, eBookMall.com brings 'American Idol' for books to the Internet, and more top picks.
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Modern Parenthood Rescue dog: Albie is a 'dog that won't hunt' – or swim
Adopted from Louisiana because he is a 'dog that won't hunt,' rescue dog Albie is content to stay at the water's edge and not swim in rivers or swamps. He'd rather be chasing tennis balls.
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A literary road trip through New England
Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures.
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Top Picks: Fourth of July celebrations, the Olympics on Facebook, and more
An iPhone game gets a 'Brave' makeover, musician Mike Stern has mass appeal, and more top picks.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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Motorists are advised to seek alternatives
When deciding on alternate vs. alternative, what choice do you have?
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The Jeremy Lin Show goes global (+video)
Jeremy Lin isn't just big in the Big Apple. Jeremy Lin is emerging as a star in Canada, Britain, Taiwan and China.
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Hurricane Irene by the numbers: state by state damage reports
Federal officials began to survey the damage caused by hurricane Irene – from continued power outages to communities still stranded by floodwaters.
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David Gessner offers a modest 'Green Manifesto'
Nature writer David Gessner argues that we must first fall in love with nature before we will fight for it.
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In Pictures: Fourth of July traditions
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The measure of a man
Hearing the story of a bridge whose length is counted in 'smoots' reminds the Monitor's language columnist just how many scientists have lent their names to units of measurement.
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Iraqi rowing team makes a splash in the US
Entire team – six rowers, two coaches – was invited to US to train and compete in the world's biggest crew event
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In Pictures: Iraqi rowers
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Let’s Take the Long Way Home
How do you say goodbye to a once-in-a-lifetime friendship?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 08/02
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Boston Pops and the Justice Department suit against the Arizona immigration law
Americans as well as immigrants showed up for music and fireworks in Boston on the Fourth of July. In Massachusetts, the immigrants who live here illegally are relatively safe. Not so in nearby Rhode Island. The differences between the two states point to a likely argument in the Justice Department suit against the Arizona law.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/28
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In Pictures: John Nordell's Digital Abstractions
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Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments
From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.
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