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Intense shelling in Daraa, Syria kills 17

Meanwhile, in Damascus, residents spoke of shooting and explosions in the worst violence the capital has seen since the uprising began.

Leading unions vow to fight deal to curb teachers’ seniority

The organizations oppose a deal that would allow managers to prioritize teacher evaluations over seniority when making staffing decisions.

Maria Sharapova celebrated after defeating Italy's Sara Errani in the women's singles final at the French Open.

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Maria Sharapova wins French Open

Sharapova defeated Italy’s Sara Errani in straight sets to become just the 10th woman to win all four major tournaments in her career.

Immigration key in Romney drive for Hispanic votes

Hispanic advisers have counseled the Republican to soften the rhetoric on immigration that he adopted during the Republican primary race.

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‘Car Talk’ reaches the end of the road

Brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi, co-hosts of the long-running public radio show, said Friday they will stop producing new programs in October.

Stephen Strasburg whiffed 13, the most for a visiting pitcher at Fenway in more than a decade.

Stephen Strasburg’s Fenway debut left a striking impression

Strasburg had an arsenal of unhittable pitches, most of which the Red Sox futilely swung and missed at anyhow.

Drivers near Suffolk Downs faced a fuel truck (right) crossing the intersection at Route 1A. Traffic has been a problem.

Flyover sought to ease proposed Suffolk Downs casino traffic

The track would build a two-lane flyover on the northbound side of Route 1A, as well as add lanes, lights, and other improvements.

John Spooner in his office, which is liberally decorated with clippings and photos..

The wisdom of John Spooner

The Boston investment adviser and bestselling author talks life, love, and absurdity.

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Fareed Zakaria spoke at this year’s Harvard graduation.

editorial

Zakaria: Hello, Blue Devils, er, Crimson

Sunday Preview | Diversity Boston

Racism learned

Sunday Preview | Ideas

Obama? Romney? How about both?
Robert Kraft and Ricki Noel Lander.

Names

Kraft’s friend is no longer mystery
Pianist Leon Fleisher performed at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in the opening concert of the Rockport Music Festival’s 31st season.

classical review

Rockport opens chamber music festival
Pat O’Brien, deputy mayor of Dorchester, waved to the crowd during the annual Dorchester Day Parade.

Globe photos of the week
In “Lay-Up,’’ Marlon Forrester pairs letters taken from definitions of basketball terms with photographic images printed as negatives.

Working the game, calling fouls

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5 casual feast recipes from Sam Jackson
Steel Assassin in 1984.

Narcissus Heavy Metal Wednesday Reunion
“Hoop Suite’’ reinforces the perception of basketball courts as a place of sanctuary and unity, a person connected with the project said.

Anna Myer’s ‘Hoop Suite’ merges dance with basketball
During the Dream Team’s 127-83 win over Brazil in the 1992 Summer Olympics, Larry Bird, left, and Charles Barkley were able to relax on the sidelines.

Sports Media

For 1992 squad, Dream Team was perfect name
Ray Bradbury, who died Tuesday at 91, influenced generations of writers, science fiction and otherwise.

CARLO ROTELLA

Ray Bradbury made normalcy fantastic

Sports

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Celtics notebook

Head coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics.

Celtics make plans for trip to NBA Finals

Coach Doc Rivers had the team pack for Saturday night’s Game 7 against the Heat, and for a possible trip to Oklahoma City.

Metro

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Attorney Robert A. George found guilty in money laundering case

A sweeping verdict found Robert A. George helped a client launder $200,000 in profits from crimes and pocketed $20,000 for his work.

Columnists

LAWRENCE HARMON

Talent, not time, marks a teacher
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, at podium, stands with local ministers at a Get Out the Vote rally in Wisconsin Monday.

DERRICK Z. JACKSON

A divided Wisconsin

Adrian Walker

While Pilgrim workers are locked out, Plymouth worries
Boston Celtics‘ player and coach Bill Russell and guard Emmette Bryant headed for the showers after the Celtics withstood an attempted Los Angeles Lakers comeback to win Game 7 108-106 and seal their 11th championship.

Dan Shaughnessy

Will Celtics add to history or be history?
None of the Celtics, including Paul Pierce, had luck guarding LeBron James, who had 30 points by halftime.

Bob Ryan

With LeBron James, we’re in presence of greatness

SCOT LEHIGH

Time for candor from Tim Murray

Brian McGrory

A Celtics season for the ages

Boston Capital

Computing the cost of health care
Ray Bradbury, who died Tuesday at 91, influenced generations of writers, science fiction and otherwise.

CARLO ROTELLA

Ray Bradbury made normalcy fantastic

Joan Vennochi

All of Boston should vote on a Suffolk Downs casino

Yvonne Abraham

Sweet deal for soda

Juliette Kayyem

The Pentagon is stopped from going green

Business

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Demonstrators protested layoffs at Spanish bank Banesto. Spain is expected to request European aid for its ailing banks.

Spanish parent of Sovereign Bank says it doesn’t need a bailout

Banco Santander has been battered by the European economic crisis, but insists it remains strong.

Politics

President Barack Obama denied Friday that the White House has deliberately leaked classified national security information that is flattering to him.

Obama denies assertions on leaks

Attorney General Eric Holder appointed two US attorneys to investigate possible unauthorized disclosures of classified information.

Nation & World

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US apologizes for civilian deaths in Afghan strike

US Marine General John Allen spent several hours with local Afghans to express his regrets about Wednesday’s predawn raid to capture a Taliban operative.

Arts

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Music Review

Trey Anastasio (seen in 2011) and Phish played Worcester Thursday.

Phish mixes electric improv and skillful songcraft at DCU Center

Within each set, Phish built jams around stylistically themed song sequences and made inspired tune selections.

“I’m kind of sad about it, and a bit in shock, really. They’ve kept me company and made me laugh for 15 to 20 years..”

Joerama Valianti,  a listener of the radio show “Car Talk’’

Magazine

The cover for the June 3 2012 issue

40 ideas for your New England summer weekends
The cover for the May 27 2012 issue

What does it take to become a Disney star?
The cover for the May 20 2012 issue

Best beaches guide for New England
The cover for the May 13 2012 issue

At a tiny Provincetown house, a sweet terrace

Opinion

“Sometimes what passes for 25 years of experience is little more than one uninspired year of teaching repeated 25 times.”

Lawrence Harmon 

Ideas

“To screen soldiers for PTSD, some experts believe, is to pretend war is something it’s not.”

Paul Kix