White House reporters to honor black journalist

WASHINGTON — Harry McAlpin was standing outside the Oval Office, moments away from becoming the first black reporter to attend a presidential press conference, when one of his contemporaries approached with a deal. Stay out here, the reporter told McAlpin....

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Boston getting gas reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy will create the nation's first federal regional gasoline reserves — one near Boston and another near New York Harbor — to hedge against fuel supply disruptions such as those experienced after Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Each...

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Home Showcase: A contemporary spin on classic summer cottage

A dozen new cottage-style homes have been built on the site of the former Thomas Jefferson Coolidge mansion in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Variations of classic summer cottages, with some affording ocean views, the homes at Summer Hill cluster around a central...

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Car Smart: Malibu’s a solid mid-size sedan

While the South Korean and German automakers continue to chip away at Honda and Toyota's mid-size sedan market share, the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu stays in the mix to provide a solid domestic alternative. The Malibu, which is loaded with advanced safety...

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Jury says Samsung infringed Apple patents

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California jury awarded Apple $119 million — far less than it demanded — in a patent battle with Samsung over alleged copying of smart phone features, and the jury made the victory even smaller by finding that Apple illegally used...

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TD Garden shows off $70M redo plan

TD Garden representatives yesterday unveiled new details of a planned two-year, $70 million renovation at the Hub sports venue, showing off plans for an overhaul of the Legends Club, as well as upgrades to the concourses and an expansion of the pro shop....

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House OKs direct wine shipments

Residents are one step closer to getting wine shipped from out of state to their doorstep after House lawmakers approved a proposal that was included as an amendment to the state budget. "We overcame a large hurdle, having one branch of the Legislature...

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Nike CEO: Converse steps up

There's no regret from Nike when it comes to its $305 million purchase of North Andover-based Converse in 2003. "It's an important part of Nike," CEO Mark Parker said yesterday. "It's been one of the best acquisitions we've made." Revenue for Converse...

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CVS Caremark 1Q profit jumps 18 percent

CVS Caremark's first-quarter earnings jumped 18 percent as generic drugs and an acquisition helped the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager weather rough winter storms and a later Easter holiday. The company fell shy of Wall Street profit expectations...

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News Corp. to buy Harlequin for $415M

NEW YORK — News Corp. sees profit potential in the tales of princes, sexy soldiers and mysterious millionaires. The publishing company controlled by media mogul Rupert Murdoch said Friday that it has agreed to buy romance novel publisher Harlequin Enterprises...

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Creative leaders discuss needs

Heads of local creative industries say they'd like to see more support from Beacon Hill and City Hall, though Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. Walsh both have said supporting the creative industries is a priority of their administrations. "We...

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Station at a crossroads

With the redevelopment of Boston's Downtown Crossing on its way, a property owner-supported group hopes upgrades also will be made to the bustling underground MBTA station. "What happens below ground is just as important as what happens above ground,"...

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The Ticker

Schilling asked to 
testify in R.I. review The Rhode Island House Oversight Committee has asked former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling to testify as it continues its review of the deal that lured his now-bankrupt video game company to the state with...

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Harvard’s investments fuel protest

A blockade of Harvard University President Drew Faust's office yesterday failed to convince school officials to divest from fossil fuel companies, but students pledged not to give up. "This is the first of many big steps we're prepared to take," said...

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Mad Magazine's Al Feldstein dies at 88

NEW YORK — Before "The Daily Show," ''The Simpsons" or even "Saturday Night Live," Al Feldstein helped show America how to laugh at authority and giggle at popular culture. Millions of young baby boomers looked forward to that day when the new issue...

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Apple versus Samsung case goes to California jury

SAN JOSE, Calif. — After listening to a month's worth of testimony from expert witnesses hired by Apple and Samsung as well as executives from each company, a Silicon Valley jury of four men and four women were tasked with sorting out the latest legal...

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NBC, TMZ make wrong calls on Sterling racism story

NEW YORK — NBC and TMZ are the latest to learn how the irresistible urge for a scoop, even for a matter of minutes, can burn a news organization. NBC on Tuesday quoted an anonymous source when it incorrectly reported how the NBA was punishing Los Angeles...

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Economy is expected to improve as year progresses

WASHINGTON — The economy likely stumbled at the start of this year, but there's probably little reason to worry: Economists foresee a solid rebound with the end of a harsh winter. The Commerce Department on Wednesday will issue the first of three estimates...

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Insurer WellPoint's 1Q profit falls 21 pct

INDIANAPOLIS — WellPoint's first-quarter net income fell 21 percent as the nation's second-largest health insurer adjusted to coverage changes introduced by the health care overhaul. But the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurer touted the underlying strength...

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Drug resistance found worldwide, new drugs needed

LONDON — Bacteria resistant to antibiotics have now spread to every part of the world and might lead to a future where minor infections could kill, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Health Organization. In its first global survey...

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Toyota moving US base from California to Texas

TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota delivered a surprise pink slip to California on Monday, announcing the company would move its U.S. headquarters and about 3,000 jobs from the Los Angeles suburbs to the outskirts of Dallas. The world's largest automaker will...

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Users bemoan e-cigarette bans in NYC, Chicago

NEW YORK — Laws in New York and Chicago making electronic cigarettes subject to the same regulations as tobacco are taking effect, and their sellers and users are steadfast in their opposition. The New York ban — along with the measure in Chicago, one...

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Mercedes recalls over 284,000 cars to fix lights

DETROIT — Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 284,000 C-Class cars in the U.S. and Canada because the rear lights can fail. The recall affects some C300, C350 and C63 AMG cars from the 2008 through 2011 model years. Corrosion on a connector can cause...

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MIT building dedicated to studying the small stuff

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has announced a $350 million project to expand space on campus to study nanotechnology The 200,000-square-foot building unveiled Tuesday, called MIT.nano, will house state-of-the-art cleanroom,...

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Police: 6 injured in shootings at Ga. FedEx hub

KENNESAW, Ga. — Police swarmed a FedEx center where a shooter opened fire Tuesday morning, injuring at least six people at the package-sorting station north of Atlanta. An active shooter at the suburban facility was reported to police around 5:54 a.m.,...

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Microsoft fan goes Pro

I was wrong. In February, I wrote of the MacBook Air and Pro that "neither laptop has wowed me enough to stay away from the Microsoft Store just yet." Fast-forward two months to yesterday, when I took the plunge and bought a MacBook Pro. I think I'd...

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Tony Blair pressed on role he and George W. Bush played in growth of terrorism

Was the leadership of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President George W. Bush in the post-9/11 landscape in any way responsible for the growth of Islamic terrorism? That was the question posed by NBC's David Gregory to Blair on today's...

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Conference touts industry changes

State officials and manufacturing execs hope to send the message that the industry's days of smoke-filled factories are being replaced by greater opportunities, higher salaries and cleaner technology. "It not only pays well, but we're very competitive...

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Closing arguments set in Apple-Samsung trial

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The high-stakes battle between the world's largest smartphone makers is scheduled to wrap up this week after a monthlong trial that has pulled the curtain back on just how very cutthroat the competition is between Apple and Samsung....

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Google: Driverless cars are mastering city streets

LOS ANGELES — Google says it has turned a corner in its pursuit of a car that can drive itself. The tech giant's self-driving cars already can navigate freeways comfortably, albeit with a driver ready to take control. But city driving — with its obstacle...

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With ethanol fuel, no gas line antifreeze needed

This past winter I added gas line antifreeze and water remover when I refueled my car. Is this really necessary since gasoline is 10 percent ethanol? No, adding a gas line antifreeze is not necessary when using ethanol-blended fuel. The ethanol —...

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The Ticker

Patrick, Murray to speakat manufacturing event Gov. Deval Patrick and former Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray will be among the speakers at a summit being held on advanced manufacturing in Massachusetts. The event hosted by the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative...

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State seeks cyber aces

A series of high-profile cyber attacks over the past year has prompted Gov. Deval Patrick to invite an elite group of techies to compete next weekend in a Cyber Aces State Championship aimed at putting the best among them into desperately needed cyber-security...

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Supreme Court takes on privacy in digital age

WASHINGTON — Two Supreme Court cases about police searches of cellphones without warrants present vastly different views of the ubiquitous device. Is it a critical tool for a criminal or is it an American's virtual home? How the justices answer that...

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