TSA identifies officer killed in LAX shooting

A law enforcement official directed passengers at the Los Angeles airport.

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Gerardo I. Hernandez, 39, is the first officer killed in the line of duty in the agency’s 12-year history, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Red Sox parade

Fans cautioned to leave home early for Red Sox parade

Officials were adamant that public transportation users, especially those planning on riding the commuter rail, take an early train to get downtown.

A disappointed Jeff Green walked off the court after the Celtics lost to the Bucks.

Bucks 105, Celtics 98

Celtics falter late, drop their home opener

The Celtics had a 22-point lead against the Milwaukee Bucks, but Boston choked it away in the final minutes.

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A local service dog nonprofit has reached out to Boston bombing victims. Pictured, Jessica Kensky and her husband, Patrick Downes — who each lost a leg — with her new service dog.

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Kensky got Rescue through the Pawsitively Strong fund, which was created by NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans to provide assistance animals free to bombing victims.

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“We were devastated by what happened at the Boston Marathon and our immediate thought was, what can we do to help?” said Lisa Brown, NEADS manager of communications.

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The group’s service dogs are primarily Labrador and golden retrievers, while its hearing dogs are often smaller, mixed breeds.

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"I have someone to think about instead of just dwelling on myself. We’ve only had him a week and it’s like he’s always been with us," said Kensky.

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Nonprofit reaches out to bombing victims with an offer of service dogs

The flow of turmoil in the wake of the Marathon bombings was offset a bit when Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes gained something: a young Labrador retriever.

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The city finally, formally, unveiled a statue of the Celtics legend who helped deliver 11 basketball titles in 13 seasons to Boston.

About 19,000 people registered for an online anthropology course taught by Wellesley College’s Adam Van Arsdale.

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For online professors, a celebrity side effect

Massive open online courses are bringing questions about matters like wardrobe and social media buzz to the halls of academia.

New acquisition Isaac Sopoaga (90) is a weapon for Bill Belichick to employ on the defensive line. David L Ryan/Globe Staff

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Connolly’s attackers have succeeded at exploiting the keen sense of reverse snobbery that still prevails in much of Boston.