Massive tornado devastates Okla.
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The storm churned through an Oklahoma City suburb, flattening entire neighborhoods and devastating an elementary school.
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Prison officials ordered to provide records on Tsarnaev
A judge approved a request by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers for records related to his incarceration, including daily activity and suicide watch logs.
Apple avoids billions in US taxes, panel finds
Although the strategies Apple uses are legal, such tactics raise questions about loopholes in the US tax code, a Senate panel reported.
Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at 74
Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, had been battling cancer and died in Germany, his publicist said.
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Irish P.M. tells BC graduates to ‘be successful, be well’
Enda Kenny (right) delivered the commencement address at Boston College with almost 4,400 graduates and 20,000 other people in attendance.
Officials find driver in death of visiting MIT scientist
The driver of the truck that allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist Sunday is cooperating with investigators, an official said.
Kerry challenges Congress to help ensure diplomats’ security
Secretary of State John Kerry said Congress must go beyond investigations and play a role in ensuring embassies have the resources they need.
US Senate race
Gomez hits Markey on 9/11 vote in appearance with McCain
Appearing in Dorchester with Senator John McCain, Gabriel Gomez slammed his opponent for voting against a 2004 measure to honor the Sept. 11 victims.
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Seasoned defender for Marathon bombing suspect
Judy Clarke, the lawyer heading the defense for 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, is well-versed in capital cases.
Sports
On hockey
Another big game for Bruins’ Torey Krug
An emergency call-up early last week, Krug is now a two-game playoff veteran with two goals and a smile almost as infectious as his game.
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Man charged with abusing children at Arlington club
Paul Collins pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing several boys while he was the swim coach at a Boys & Girls club in Arlington during the late 1970s.
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Nation & World
Assad forces regain part of strategic Syrian city
Syrian troops pushed into Qusair, killing at least 52 people and handing the rebels what may be a major setback.
Politics
Obama aide accuses GOP lawmakers of partisanship
A senior adviser to President Obama mounted a combative defense of the administration Sunday.
Business
Yahoo buys blogging service Tumblr for $1.1b
The deal represents chief executive Marissa Mayer’s boldest move since leaving Google 10 months ago to lead Yahoo’s comeback attempt.
Arts
Television review
Comic legend Mel Brooks in PBS spotlight
“Mel Brooks: Make a Noise” is the latest in PBS’s “American Masters” series.
Health and wellness
Daily Dose
Small eateries better than fast food? Think again.
Bostonians may be getting twice as many calories at local American and popular ethnic restaurants.
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Globe Talk | May 22
Inside the Marathon bombings
Inside the Marathon bombingsGlobe reporters and editors talk about the horror and heroic efforts of a story that has touched us all.