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Thanks to the RAV4, compact SUVs are a profitable segment. Now, they're more luxurious and expensive.
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Victoria's road

Victoria's road

As a child, she suffered from a mysterious illness. But now she's headed for a brighter future.
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Kennedy has a brain tumor

Doctors for Senator Edward M. Kennedy said tests conducted after he suffered seizures Saturday show a malignant tumor in his left parietal lobe. (Boston Globe)

DiMasi, Coakley propose new sex offender law

The legislation provides a series of minimum mandatory sentences for child predators but stops short of the 25-year mandatory sentences that exist under Jessica's Law in Florida. (Boston Globe, 11:40 a.m.)
Penguin `mothers' make daily care a labor of love (AP)

Penguin 'mothers' make care a labor of love

Caitlin Hume (above) and Heather Urquhart of the New England Aquarium have been caring for a Little Blue Penguin that was rejected by its parents. (AP, 10:22 a.m.)
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Police probe woman's death in Mission Hill

The woman was apparently shot to death, according to a law enforcement source who spoke on condition of anonymity. (Boston Globe, 12:58 p.m.)

Mass. orders inspections for traveling amusement rides involved in Calif. accident

There are four Yo-Yo rides licensed in the state to traveling carnivals, one of which is scheduled to arrive in Milford this weekend. (Boston Globe, 12:19 p.m.)
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If the disaffected baritone scraping the cheerless depths of 10 Tom Waits tunes on "Anywhere I Lay My Head" belonged to anyone other than Scarlett Johansson, the album might get a fair reception.
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Complete guide to summer arts

James Levine, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart — plus James Taylor, of course. Check out the Tanglewood season, and more.

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Getaways without kids...yet

Getaways without kids...yet

Take a tour of our picks for a "babymoon," a couple’s last hurrah before they welcome their new bundle of joy.
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