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Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

After every natural disaster and manmade catastrophe, we see an outpouring of generosity, along with the inevitable scams and frauds.

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West Roxbury Man Arrested on Warrant for Selling Pills

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What Do You Want in a Park? Boston Wants to Know

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Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

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Dana Ulepich looks at the debris from her house destroyed by a powerful tornado ripped through the area of in Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20, 2013. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday, killing at least 91 people.

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5 Things: Ohrenberger-Beethoven Schools Raising $$ for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund

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Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray and Gov. Deval Patrick speak at a Wednesday press conference at the State House where Murray announced his resignation.

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Murray to Resign June 2; Patrick Calls Him 'Outstanding Partner'

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One Fund Boston funds will go to help the Boston Marathon victims.

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Government

Marathon Victims Pushed to Meet One Fund Boston June 15 Deadline

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Yesterday

Mark Allen Lefkowitz, 44 of Colts Neck was indicted in January after pleading guilty to securities fraud as a stock trader. According to FBI reports, Lefkowitz exploited "a little-known provision that allows companies to issue unregistered shares of stock to settle 'bona fide' debts."

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FBI: Man Killed in Florida in Connection with Marathon Bombings

By Sara Jacobi

Yesterday

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Government

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign

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Yesterday

US Rep. Ed Markey greeted voters outside of Roche Bros in West Roxbury.

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US Senate Candidate Markey Greets Shoppers at Roche Bros in West Roxbury

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Prom Safe Driving Tips from Safety Insurance

By Toni Mata | Monday, May 20

Prom season is here! In an effort to keep this fun filled night as safe as possible, Safety Insurance has created a list of driving tips for both parents and teens.

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Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

By BBB of Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island & Vermont | Monday, May 13

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As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.

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Mental Health and Medicare

By Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Tuesday, May 14

An overview of Medicare mental health benefits

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Road Safety - The Cost of Speeding

By Carlos Vargas | Wednesday, May 15 | 1 comment

Carlos Vargas is a partner at Vargas & Vargas …

Did you know that Massachusetts is ninth in the country for most speeding tickets issued? Most people drive within five to ten miles of the speed limit, others think its worth it to speed.

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