Friend: Woman killed in N.H.
storm died holding grandson

As the storm barreled down on her log cabin in Deerfield, Brenda J. Stevens grabbed the 3-month-old boy and ran for cover, a friend said today. (Boston Globe, 1:02 p.m.)
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A somber reception for local soldier's body

Iris Duran waited today for a motorcade carrying the body of her nephew, Alex R. Jimenez of Lawrence, to pass on Route 213. (Boston Globe, 1 p.m.)

Photos: Bike Friday in Boston

After a week of rain, the sun returned just in time for the city-sponsored event, which attracted cyclists from all parts of Boston as well as the suburbs.

New home sales continue to drop

Overall, new US home sales are down by a sharp 33.2 percent from a year ago. (AP, 1:26 p.m.)
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