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Oil prices hit new high
Stocks were down today despite good housing news, as oil surpassed $127 a barrel for the first time. (AP, 10:48 a.m.)
1,000 foot tower may be too tall
The mayor's downtown tower dreams have been downsized by air traffic hazard concerns. Above, an artist's rendering of the proposed tower. (Boston Globe)
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Opponents vow to fight gay marriage ruling
As same-sex couples across California made plans to tie the knot, opponents redoubled efforts to stop them. (AP, 10:40 a.m.)
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Foreign rescue teams to aid China
After days of refusing outside quake relief help, China has accepted offers from four countries. (AP)
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