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Extreme workouts gaining in popularity

In Boston, CrossFit trainer Christina Morris (second from left), helps Brian Bostwick (left) hold a cord for workout partner Kevin Cummings.

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While many desk-bound, cubicle-dwelling Americans struggle with weight and fitness problems, a distinct subset is diving into a brand of exercise that might seem extreme to outsiders.

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The patriotism of sacrifice

This Memorial Day should serve to remind us that a just, wise, decent society asks sacrifice of everyone, not just the poor and brave, writes Roland Merullo.

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Charging an electric car in Boston can be free, easy

Free electricity is readily available locally, with at least 10 locations for electric charging in Cambridge and 15 in Boston.

7 great places to watch wildlife in the States

Seeing animals in their natural habitat can be a thrilling experience. The good news is that you don’t have to travel out of the country.

Primary rival may distract Elizabeth Warren

As Mass. Democrats head to a state convention, party leaders fear that Warren will be bogged down in a primary fight that will block her from fully engaging Senator Brown.

Attacking student loan debt

Not only are today’s student loan balances daunting, but the process is confusing and the rules keep changing. Now is the time to start taking stock of repayment options.

Mass. hospitals urged to apologize, settle

The ‘‘disclosure, apology, and offer’’ approach is the cornerstone of a new initiative to improve the state’s cumbersome and costly malpractice system.

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UN blames Syrian forces for deadly attack

The UN Security Council condemned the killing of civilians in Friday’s attacks in the town of Houla.

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Boston bar buzz-kill

7 tips to save gas this summer

Jacoby Ellsbury proved that you don’t have to play to make a lot of money. In the offseason after he made $490,000 and played in 18 games, his salary rose to $2.9 million.

Sunday baseball notes

Injury epidemic a pain in the neck for MLB

Workers from Solect Energy Development installed solar panels on a commercial building in Northborough.

Solar energy industry is flourishing in Mass.

Wes Anderson on the set of “Moonrise Kingdom,’’ which opened the Cannes Film Festival on May 16.

Wes Anderson’s old New England

Sunday hockey notes

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli still confident with core

Jerry Colangelo joined USA Basketball in 2005 after the debacle in Athens, where a crew of NBA All-Stars finished third - the first time since professionals were allowed to participate in the Olympics in 1992 that the US did not win the gold medal.

Sunday basketball notes

Jerry Colangelo is geared up for his Olympian task

Ideas

The Ronin Institute for wayward academics

Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge, which opened in 2010. was designed and constructed around the rocky ledges of the Blackstone River Valley.

travel

10 great golf courses in New England

Guide Russell Kallstrom leads a tour through Kamakou Preserve.

travel

In Molokai, beauty in isolation

Emilio Estevez (left) and Sy Richardson in “Repo Man.’’

movies

Alex Cox comes to the Harvard Film Archive

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Rays 4, Red Sox 3

Sean Rodriguez hit a two-run home run off of Alfredo Aceves in the ninth to put the Rays ahead.

Red Sox lose as Rays rally in the ninth

Alfredo Aceves gave up a two-run home run in the ninth, spoiling a strong effort by Clay Buchholz and preventing the Red Sox from moving above .500 for the first time this season.

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Allison Hammond and her daughter Lizzie, 4, now live in a new apartment. Lizzie has plans for “when Caleigh comes back.’’

Little Caleigh was gone, and so was family’s center

It’s been 5 weeks since a 2-year-old vanished on a Rockport beach, apparently swept away with the tide. Grief, anger, and a thread of hope have defined her family’s life since.