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Ricin suspect waved at surveillance team before evading FBI

2013-05-31 07:00:00

As federal officials plunged into yet another investigation over ricin-laced letters sent to public officials, court documents reveal peculiarities about another recent poison-by-mail case. James Everett Dutschke, 41, a taekwondo instructor, remains...

Warren Buffett not a cheap lunch date; auction bids hit $168,000

2013-06-03 11:34:00

How much will lunch with the Oracle of Omaha set you back? As of Monday morning, breaking bread with Nebraska billionaire investor Warren Buffett is worth a cool $168,100. For the 14th year in a year, an auction to partake in a fancy steakhouse...

One owner, low miles, will finance: Sellers try to unload Fiskers

2013-04-26 11:24:00

In a week in which beleaguered Fisker Automotive failed to make a $10-million loan payment, owners are looking to unload their cars. In some cases, they are seeing some very low offers. There were 48 listings for the high-end, hybrid electric Fisker...

Boston Marathon medals for sale on eBay as survivors regroup

2013-04-18 05:30:00

Those who ran in this year's Boston Marathon will never forget it. And those who didn't can buy a piece of the tragic run for about $200 to $300. At least five Boston Marathon finisher's medals -- traditionally given out exclusively to those who...

Costume jewelry: After 21 years, a hobby becomes an obsession

2013-04-24 16:48:00

Most of us are collectors, whether we display our obsessions in the workplace or hide them in their original boxes at home. We devote hours to researching and buying wine and designer bags, comic books and antique buttons, action figures and shoes. Neil...

Matthew McConaughey's new clothing line, Keds apparel at Macy's

2013-04-22 19:00:00

Actor Matthew McConaughey will launch a new clothing line called JKL. McConaughey partnered with Canadian-based Grand National Apparel on the mainly sportswear-based collection. A portion of the sales from JKL will go to benefit McConaughey's charity...

Selling stuff online just got a little easier with Sold

2013-04-21 10:30:00

I value money, but when it comes to the hassle of selling “stuff” online, all that comes to my mind is “Ain't nobody got time for that,” as intoned by YouTube viral sensation Sweet Brown. While you are reading this, my iPhone 4...

Boston Marathon bombings: Investigators cite suspects' movements

2013-04-18 17:07:00

BOSTON – Before the bombs went off Monday, a young man in a white baseball cap and dark jacket dropped his backpack outside a restaurant on Boylston Street. He then turned and walked west, away from the finish line and in the opposite direction of...

Boston bombing aftermath: Memorials and public gatherings grow

2013-04-18 16:34:00

BOSTON -- Since the events of the last few days, Dominick DiLuzio, 23, has taken to wandering the streets of Boston. In particular, he’s been drawn to the corner of Boylston and Berkeley streets, where a barrier is erected since the streets are...

Producers Guild inaugural Digital VIP awards find opulent setting

2013-04-12 14:31:00

The Producers Guild of America honored nine people for their contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytelling in an event held in the Bel Air mansion of entrepreneur Elon Musk. The Digital VIP awards celebration attracted...

Community gathers at the Last Bookstore

2013-03-01 07:00:00

The staircase is narrow and creaky, with a bookshelf made from a 100-year-old harp case teetering on the precipice of collapse at the top of the landing. Overflowing with open books, pages wildly askew and dangling from uneven shelves, the bookcase...

TED 2013: Larry Brilliant reflects on impact of his TED Prize

2013-02-28 14:11:00

Among those in Long Beach for TED 2013 this week is Larry Brilliant, former head of Google.org. Brilliant was an influential epidemiologist and technologist whose life and career was altered in 2006 when he received the�TED Prize.� The TED Prize was one...

Just because Lauren Tucker, 35, was helping take orders at the El Cuervo food truck at the Castle at Keswick Food Truck Gathering didn't mean the Mt. Washington resident sacrificed any of what she calls her "classic boho" style.

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Faith Tandoc, 20, didn't let a sudden drop in temperatures put a chill on her Lolita style. "It's a Japanese fashion style not to be confused with the novel," explained the Johns Hopkins University junior.

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Sarah Lo, 18, may have been in the audience at the MICA Annual Benefit Fashion Show, but this MICA fibers major had enough style to be on stage herself.

2013-04-12 00:00:00