--An MBTA bus struck a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old child after the child ran into Washington Street last night. Their injuries are non-life-threatening. [WBZ]
--In light of the traveling carnival mishap in California, the state of Massachusetts will be inspecting all Yo-Yo rides. The mere name "Yo-Yo Ride" makes us queasy. [Boston Globe]
--This isn't a crime, but it is embarrassing. A New Bedford police officer didn't unload his weapon before a safety seminar, and the gun went off. Luckily, no one got hurt, with the mention of the officer's ego. [AP/Boston Globe]
--Neil Diamond is rich, bitches! He's demanding wicked high ticket prices for his show at Fenway. [Boston Herald]
--Author David McCullough got all crankypants during his speech to BC graduates, saying that young people are victims of a "verbal virus." LOL, DMC, LOL. [Boston Herald]
Image of Memorial Day flag going up from rbdeluxe from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr.
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