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Tsarnaev ally killed by FBI agent in Florida

A man with ties to Marathon bomb suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot and killed in Florida while being questioned about a 2011 unsolved triple murder.

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Ibragim Todashev was involved in altercations in Florida and Mass., public records show.

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Murray abruptly announced Wednesday he will leave in June to lead the Worcester ­Regional Chamber of ­Commerce.

US admits four citizens killed in drone strikes

The Obama administration acknowledged targeting radical Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was slain in a September 2011 attack.

‘Shocking’ London attack could be terror-related, Cameron says

British Prime Minister David Cameron said there are ‘‘strong indications’’ that a fatal attack near a London military barracks was terror-related.

Clay Buchholz allowed one run on five hits and three walks in seven innings in Chicago.

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Buchholz is dominant in Chicago

Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 after allowing one run over seven innings against the White Sox.

Jackie Watkins surveyed damage to her home in Moore, Okla.

Thousands of homes were damaged in Okla. tornado

The tornado that struck in Oklahoma may have done $2 billion or more in damage to as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools, and a hospital, officials said.

Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals

The “Bay State boondoggle” is at risk as Congress considers a bill that would end extra payments for Massachusetts hospitals.

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The high price of tanning

Despite warnings about sun worshiping, melanoma rates continue to rise, especially among young women.

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5 tips to get your home decor ready for summer

Brighten up your home in time for the season with tips from Bravo’s “Million Dollar Decorators.”