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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Author Walter Mosley Grew Up In LA But His Writing Is Soaked In The South
Crime novelist Walter Mosley has family roots in New Orleans. In a conversation with Renee Montagne, he offers his reflections on life in Louisiana, before and after Hurricane Katrina.
Norway 'Slow TV' Event To Broadcast Reindeer Migration
The event on NRK, Norway's national broadcaster, will only last a week. The project manager says anything more would be "too slow — even for slow TV."
Courtroom Artist Criticized For Tom Brady Sketch
A critic on Twitter said Jane Rosenberg created "the worst sketch of Tom Brady ever." Rosenberg told Boston.com she thinks the outrage over the sketch of the Patriot's quarterback is pretty funny.
HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Takes Fans Inside Houston Texans' Training Camp
by David Greene
The NFL Films show Hard Knocks kicks off its 10th season Tuesday on HBO. The show goes behind the scenes at an NFL team's training camp. This year, it's the Houston Texans under the spotlight.
Mexicans Question Whether 'El Chapo' Really Escaped Through Prison Tunnel
Many Mexicans believe Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman walked out the prison's front door. David Greene talks to William Neuman, the Latin America correspondent for The New York Times.
Mail-Order Music Giant Columbia House Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
by Andrew Limbong
The music and movie subscription company has been called "the Spotify of the '80s." Columbia House moved exclusively to DVDs but could not stay afloat in an industry crowded with streaming services.
How Going To College Could Change Under Hillary Clinton's New Plan
by Anya Kamenetz
Her plan — stuffed with ideas that have been brought up by other presidential candidates, like free tuition and more affordable loan repayment — moves away from the dorms-and-tailgates stereotype.
Deford: When 'Deflategate' Dust Settles, Put Goodell Out To Pasture
by Frank Deford
As NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and star quarterback Tom Brady head to court over "deflategate," commentator Frank Deford says it's time for Goodell to be replaced in the league's front office.