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Division isn't for the Birds
Despite being the trendy pick, the Toronto Blue Jays are not very likely to win the AL East.
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Those lingering boomers
For 10 years we've been hearing about a looming leadership gap. Where is it?
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Rotary love, and trick studs
The RX-8 celebrates the Wankel while new winter tires boast retractable studs.
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Fit for a family
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Fit for a family
This Cape in Norwell was built in 1953 is close to Route 3 and Hingham.
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Monthly job cuts hit 5-year high

Employers worried about recession slashed 80,000 jobs in March. (AP, 11:34 a.m.) Stocks volatile on jobs news
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Memphis marchers honor legacy of MLK

Members of the Memphis group "Beloved Community" took part today in a march to the Lorraine Hotel, the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. (AP, 12:18 p.m.)
Jackpot winner to boss: I'm out of here

Jackpot winner to boss:
I'm out of here

David Sneath (left) of Michigan, who worked at Ford for 34 years, quit once he discovered he had won a $136 million lottery jackpot. (AP, 12:19 p.m.)

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The judge rejected the defense's claim that the jury's verdict was tainted by racism. (Globe, 1:05 p.m.)
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JPMorgan honoring half of Bear student offers

JPMorgan has canceled half the job and internship offers made by Bear Stearns to college students and graduates before its collapse. More job cuts are expected.
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Heading to the theater this weekend? Globe critic Ty Burr chats about new and upcoming releases, and more. Submit your questions or comments before and during the chat.
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Hip-hop's dynamic duo

A dream team by virtue of their legendary stature, Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige brought two very different sides of the hip-hop/soul coin to the Garden last night.
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