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These Shirts are Boston Strong

A great fundraiser for Boston Marathon victims, new Cracker Jacks and more things to know today.

5 Things You Need to Know Today:

 

1. Boston Strong. FigWear in Bedford will donate profits from its embroidered BOSTON STRONG shirts and hoodies to the Richard Family Fund in Dorchester MA, that was dramatically impacted by the Marathon bombing on April 15.

2. Prevention. Angelina Jolie had a double masectomy to prevent breast cancer. Doctors had estimated she had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer.

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3. Patch Fact: Dharma is the moral and religious law of Buddhism and Hinduism. Each of these religions has its own dharma.

4. Jack it up. Frito Lay is introducing a new version of the classic Cracker Jack called "Cracker Jack'D." Flavors include buffalo ranch, berry yogurt and salted caramel.

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5. Weather Report: Today: Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight: Showers with the chance of some thunder during the evening, then skies turning partly cloudy overnight. Low 51F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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