Obama criticizes IRS in targeting tea party groups
President Obama said a government watchdog’s report shows intolerable and inexcusable behavior by the Internal Revenue Service in its focus on some groups.
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Indian tribe releases new casino renderings
The renderings show a sparkling curved hotel tower, as part of an updated design to the Mashpee Wampanoag’s gambling resort proposal in Taunton.
Parents of slain Wayland teen urge violence education
The mother of a Wayland girl killed by her high school boyfriend called on legislators to make dating violence education mandatory.
David Cameron tours MIT Media Lab
David Cameron tours MIT Media LabBritish Prime Minister David Cameron toured the media lab to learn more about how the university combines innovation with entrepreneurship.
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli praises team after Game 7 win
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli praises team after Game 7 winA long-awaited net-front presence was the key to the Bruins’ epic comeback, Chiarelli said.
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In Davis Square, crispy falafel in a pita or a bowl
Owned by Somerville resident Matt D’Alessio, the Amsterdam Falafelshop has perfected the art of frying chickpeas and potatoes.
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Boston Chops is more than your typical steakhouse
From the portion sizes to the attention to detail to your bill, this is not a place for understatement.
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O’Malley’s reasoning on BC graduation boycott is flawed
Cardinal Sean O’Malley won’t share a stage with Ireland’s leader, who proposed a court-ordered law that would allow abortion to save mothers’ lives.
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Red Sox can’t find their swing in Tampa Bay
The Red Sox managed one hit after the first inning, sending them to their ninth loss in 11 games.
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One Fund gets tax-exempt nonprofit status
The IRS approval clears the way for the fund to collect millions of dollars in corporate pledges.
Sports
Bailey makes progress in recovering from injury
Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey, who has been on the disabled list with a biceps strain, threw 20 pitches a bullpen session and said he felt fine.
Metro
Deal clears the way for Fenway Center project
The $500 million development aims to transform parking lots near the ballpark into a bustling complex.
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Nation & World
Russia detains US diplomat accused of spying
A US diplomat disguised in a blond wig was caught red-handed as he tried to recruit a Russian agent, the country’s security services said.
Politics
Gomez takes pursuit of Lynch voters to kitchen table
US Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez sat across a kitchen table from a family in Braintree who said they may vote for him despite having supported US Representative Stephen Lynch.
Business
Signs show foreclosure to be crisis no longer in Mass.
The number of property seizures in the state has dropped dramatically and home values have risen steadily.
Arts
Stage Review
A brief holiday from war in ‘On the Town’
The Lyric Stage Company show’s mood is shadowed by our contemporary mistrust of happy endings.
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Globe Talk | May 22
Inside the Marathon bombings
Inside the Marathon bombingsGlobe reporters and editors talk about the horror and heroic efforts of a story that has touched us all.