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Facebook Answers Questions About New Graph Search, News Feed

Facebook is about to roll out a new look and new features soon. Kate O’Neill, product manager at Facebook, talked to WBZ-TV about what you can expect.

2013/03/25

Spring Real Estate Forecast Looks Bright

Spring is the busiest season in the real estate market, and this year is shaping up to be red hot.

2013/03/20

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Shake Shack Opens On Route 9 In Chestnut Hill

A new fast food chain with a cult following along the East Coast has opened outside of Boston.

2013/03/20

Samsung's new Galaxy S 4. (Photo credit DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Galaxy S 4 Review: Grab-Bag Of Features That Don’t Come Together

It’s more like Samsung is throwing a bunch of technologies into the phone to see what sticks. Sometimes, that’s how progress works, but consumers might not appreciate being guinea pigs.

2013/03/15

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More Than 180K Honda Vehicles Recalled For Problem With Brakes

A braking problem has prompted Honda to recall nearly a quarter of a million vehicles worldwide.

2013/03/14

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Hess To Shut Down Its Gas Stations

Shedding the green and white gas stations that stretch from New Hampshire to Florida, the vast majority of which are owned by Hess rather than franchisees, will allow the company to broaden exploration and production capabilities.

2013/03/04

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The Money Test: How To Avoid Your Own Fiscal Cliff

Many families can be standing on the edge of their own fiscal cliff without even realizing it. There are money questions everyone should ask so they can assess where they really stand.

2013/02/27

I-Team: Health Clubs Not Complying With State Law

Undersecretary of Consumer Affairs Barbara Anthony says many local fitness clubs are not complying with the state’s disclosure laws, and she wants customers to know their rights.

2013/02/26

An Easton woman bought a fake iPad at a Brockton Wal-Mart. (CBS)

Easton Woman Says Recently Purchased iPad Is A Fake

An Easton woman is looking for answers after the iPad she bought at a Wal-Mart store turned out to be a fake.

2013/02/26

Single-Family Home Sales On Rise In Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors says the number of single-family homes sold in the state in January jumped almost 16 percent when compared to the year-ago month, the 19th consecutive month of year-over year increases.

2013/02/26

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Best Flowers For Your New England Garden

When the seasons change in New England, and winter finally fades into spring, it’s time to think about beautifying your yard. A visit to the local nursery can be overwhelming, with so many beautiful blooms to choose.

A Non-Glasses 3D Mobile DTV from LG Electronics is unveiled at the LG press conference at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show January 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Consumer Electronics Show 2011

The newest and greatest in consumer electronics were on display at the 2011 CES in Las Vegas.

Hot Holiday Toys For 2010

A look at some of the hot toys for the 2010 Holiday Season.

Celebrity Endorsements

There’s no doubt about it. Celebrity sells. That’s why companies that make everything from drinks to makeup to credit cards pay millions for stars to endorse their products. Here is a look at some recent celebrity endorsements.