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Jobless rates rise in all US metro areas

Jobless rates rise

Unemployment rates rose in all the largest US metropolitan areas for the fifth straight month in May.
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Ferraris in Hartford
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Ferraris in Hartford
This Connecticut gathering of classic and late-model Ferraris is a rare treat.
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When lowball offers fail

When lowball offers fail

Take the seller's position into account when you formulate your offer, or be prepared to lose out on a home.
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Your patriotic pets

Is your puppy or kittie a Yankee Doodle Dandy? Take a look at some readers' patriotic pets!

11 Boston police officers in steroid scandal disciplined

The officers were disciplined for a scandal that humiliated the department and resulted in prison time for four patrolmen. (Boston Globe, 6:40 p.m.)
Sox' Jason Bay becomes a US citizen (AP Photo)
Like his predecessor Manny Ramírez, the Canadian native has long played the American pastime — and is now an American citizen. Above, Bay with his wife, Kristen, at today's Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony.
Rant: 'I just want it to stop raining!'
Boston Globe arts reporter Geoff Edgers goes off on the endless rain.
Judge queries Wilkerson, Turner photo releases

Judge queries Wilkerson, Turner photo releases

Prosecutors were ordered to explain why photographs were released following the arrests of the Boston politicians last year. (AP, 4:21 p.m.)
Chief of staff to Patrick to step down this month

Chief of staff to Patrick
to step down this month

Doug Rubin, left, is leaving the post to help manage the governor's 2010 campaign. (Boston Globe, 12:39 p.m.)
Patrick aims to take over failing schools
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Madoff's seized assets
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Madoff's seized assets

US Marshals today took possession of convicted swindler Bernard Madoff's Manhattan penthouse (left). See what other possessions he's lost.
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What Jackson meant

One week after Michael Jackson's death, we reflect on his music, style, sex appeal, celebrity, and the many faces of the pop icon.
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      In a generation where both parents are often working, one tentacle of traditional American culture remains: When you're talking about the kids, talk to the mom.
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      Here's What I Don't Get

      I saw on Facebook a quiz (one of the singularly stupidest things about Facebook) to measure one's "Jewishness"... This is not the first time my Jewishness has been called into question.