Mass. insurance regulators reject FAIR rate hike

Regulators rejected a rate hike request by the state’s home insurer of last resort, saying the FAIR Plan did not offer enough evidence to justify a 7.2 percent increase.

Policemen examine the scene of a minivan crash near Turangi, New Zealand, Saturday, May 12, 2012. Three Boston University students who were studying in New Zealand were killed Saturday when their minivan crashed. At least five other students from the university were injured in the accident, including one who was in critical condition. (AP Photo/New Zealand Herald, John Cowpland) NEW ZEALAND OUT, AUSTRALIA OUT

BU mourns three students killed in New Zealand crash

Students Daniela Lekhno, Roch Jauberty, and Austin Brashears were among 26 people traveling by minivan to Tongariro Crossing, a popular hiking site, the university said.

Mitt Romney evokes faith, family in speech

In a closely-watched commencement address at Liberty University, Romney spoke in deeply religious terms about his family, his faith, and the country.

Mobster’s widow confirms husband gave art to ‘friend’

Robert Guarente’s widow says that she saw her husband give a painting to the man who is the latest person of interest in the Gardner Museum heist.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt lenders agree to restructuring

The deal wipes out $3.1 billion in debt in return for stakes in the company.

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In search of the money gene

The brave new field of genoeconomics has just two problems: Whether it will ever work, and what on earth will happen if it does.

Fearsome female foursomes of TV

Though we must say our goodbyes to the stars of “Desperate Housewives,” the tried-and-true TV formula that brought them together isn’t going anywhere.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant is located on a scenic spot in POCANTICO Hills.

Travel

Inventive dishes at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

The restaurant, 25 miles north of Manhattan, features dishes made from over 150 seasonal ingredients.

Book Review

‘Home: A Novel’ by Toni Morrison

It is a short and luminescent book, and it resembles nothing Morrison has ever written.

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The New York Times best-selling author discusses his books “Bringing Down the House” and “The Social Network.”

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Myth of purity: Actors rehearse for the torch ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the ancient Olympic site in Greece.

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The real Olympics
The band Beirut plays songs from their latest album at State Theater. The Art Deco space, refurbished in 2010, reopened with a full schedule of acts from around the world.

Travel

5 places to savor Portland’s underground culture

Max in his wolf suit in “Where the Wild Things Are.”

Maurice Sendak: No backstory required

Food banks confront hunger at community colleges

Bring the family

Drumlin Farm offers alternative to zoo
Steampunk often combines natural and mechanical elements, such as this beetle from the Mike Libby Insect Lab.

Opinion | RENÉE LOTH

Waltham and steampunk
From left: Erica Cornejo, Isaac Akiba, Paul Craig, and James Whiteside in Boston Ballet’s production of “Fancy Free.”

Dance Review

Boston Ballet’s ‘Fancy Free’

Officer recognized 99 years later

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Mother’s Day gift guide

For 112 years, firefighting family has kept watch
Paul Pierce was all smiles with fans after closing out the Hawks on Thursday.

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Celtics get surprise visit from Sixers now
Elizabeth Warren

Records shed light on Warren’s minority status

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Celtics shouldn’t overlook athletic Sixers

While the Philadelphia 76ers barely made the playoffs, they present a definite challenge to the Celtics.

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Beaver dam causes headaches for Saugus golf course

Cedar Glen Golf Course was so waterlogged Thursday that it was forced to close for the day.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

Roxbury Community College needs a change
Bernie Fitzgerald, chief of probation in Dorchester District Court, is retiring after 41 years.

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Probation chief retires as a legend

Christopher L. Gasper

Old job waiting for McDaniels

Love letters

From kisses to hugs

Brian McGrory

Liberty Mutual CEO’s $4.5 million office makeover

Joshua Green

Obama’s evolution, Romney’s devolution on gay marriage
Sean Eklund (arms raised) is Dicky Eklund’s nephew.

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In the ring with tough guys from Lowell

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Debasing the debate

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Fidelity fund star an early Facebook fan
Paul Pierce was all smiles with fans after closing out the Hawks on Thursday.

Bob Ryan

Celtics get surprise visit from Sixers now

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Elizabeth Warren fights the ‘out of touch’ charge

Jeff Jacoby

‘Never again’ is now in North Korea

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Derry Woodhouse and Lisa O’Brien in Tir Na Theatre’s production of “The Lonesome West’’ at Davis Square Theatre.

‘The Lonesome West’ captures desolation

The production opens Thursday at the Davis Square Theatre.

Politics

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Tsongas amendment seeks to protect Hanscom

A provision in a pending bill would prevent cuts without approval from Congress.

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JPMorgan loss sparks calls for more regulation

The firm’s $2 billion trading loss has renewed calls for greater oversight of Wall Street banks.

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Bedford’s iRobot fears cutbacks as wars near end

The firm is aggressively lobbying lawmakers to forestall cuts in Pentagon spending.

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The lesser-known maladies of motherhood

Was J.D. Salinger right? Are mothers all “slightly insane”? As lovely as motherhood is, most moms do suffer from a (humorous) malady or two.

“Music is a soundtrack to my life. It transports people into what life could be.”

Matt Savage,  a jazz prodigy beset by autism

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Homes for sale for $250,000, $500,000, $750,000, and $1 million
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Dying wishes expected to be decided on November ballot
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144 free things to do around Boston
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In an artist’s garden

Opinion

“Does a company generate more value by lavishing a few million dollars extra on a single executive who would likely stick around anyway, or by hiring dozens more engineers and salespeople?”

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“Officials deny they’re in competition, but as Asia’s economies expand, the record suggests that they are using space to demonstrate military power, technological might, and political prestige over their neighbors.”

James Clay Moltz