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James ‘Whitey’ Bulger to testify in his own defense

The notorious gangster is expected to tell jurors that he had immunity from the US Department of Justice that allowed him to commit crimes three decades ago.

Justice Department probes HCA cardiology care

The national hospital chain HCA said the Justice Department wants information about the medical necessity of some heart procedures performed at some of its locations.

The United States' Alex Morgan (far right in blue) scored past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod in the final minutes of the game.

US women top Canada on late goal to reach soccer final

Alex Morgan scored the game-winner late in the game for the two-time defending Olympic champions, who will play Japan on Thursday for the title.

US 126, Argentina 97

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The Americans led by only one point at halftime before outscoring Argentina 42-17 in the third to take control and earn a place in the medal round.

Wis. gunman had ties to hate groups

Wade Michael Page, the shooter in the attack that killed six people at a Sikh temple, was an Army veteran active in white supremacist bands and websites.

Mourners gathered at a Sikh temple in Milford on Monday night for a vigil and prayer servi ce.

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Mourners gathered at a Sikh temple in Milford on Monday night for a vigil and prayer servi ce.

The service occurred a day after a shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin in which six people were killed.

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The service occurred a day after a shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin in which six people were killed.

Dozens of mourners attended the service.

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Dozens of mourners attended the service.

People of many faiths attended the service in Milford.

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Local Sikhs said they have received gestures of support from people of many faiths.

Mengathered before attending a vigil in Milford for the victims of the Wisconsin shooting.

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Men gathered before attending the service.

A view of the prayer service as mourners entered.

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A view of the temple as mourners entered.

Mourners lined up to bow before prayer.

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Mourners lined up to bow before prayer.

A man bowed before the service.

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A man bowed before the service.

Local Sikh community mourns losses

The local Sikh community held a prayer service Monday night, and gestures of support flooded in, even as an area man recalled a relative who was killed in the Wisconsin shooting.

Boston starter Aaron Cook pitched seven innings, giving up one run on six hits and three walks.

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Red Sox roll over the Rangers

Aaron Cook pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Red Sox hitters slugged eight doubles as Boston defeated Texas at Fenway.

Backed by his owner and GM, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine responds to a pregame media question about his job safety by giving a thumbs up.

Red Sox owner Henry backs Valentine

Red Sox owner John Henry and general manager Ben Cherington both backed manager Bobby Valentine amid criticisms of him.

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Gabby Douglas failed to medal on Monday.

Gabby Douglas fails to medal in uneven bars

The winner of the gold medal in the gymnastics all-around, Douglas finished last in the uneven bars competition Monday. Aliya Mustafina of Russia won gold.

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Book Review

“Monkey Mind” by Daniel Smith.

‘Monkey Mind’ by Daniel Smith

The memoir, which chronicles the author’s long struggle with chronic anxiety, puts a spin on it that elicits both absurd hilarity and deep compassion.

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G Force

“The pharmaceutical industry is basically giving up and throwing in the towel,” Dr. Steven E. Hyman said. “Their exit is both a symptom of the difficulty and a problem.”

Learning how to treat mental disorders

Dr. Steven E. Hyman, a neuroscientist and former Harvard provost, now directs the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute.