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Restraint gives way to humanity

Judge Denise Casper, who sat through weeks of stomach-turning testimony in the James “Whitey” Bulger trial, pulled back justice’s veil to show her character during today’s sentencing.

A courtroom artist's sketch shows Judge Denise Casper speaking during the sentencing of convicted gangster James

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Judge Denise Casper spoke during the sentencing of convicted gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (right).

Steve Davis, Karen Smith, and Evelyn Cody , whose family members were victims of James

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Relatives of several of Bulger's victims took a moment to celebrate outside the courtroom.

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Sandra Patient hugged Patricia Donahue. Both Patient's uncle and Donahue's husband were killed by Bulger.

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Jackie Bulger, James “Whitey” Bulger’s younger brother, was a fixture at the trial.

Steve Davis spoke to a heard of reporters. The jury issued a ‘‘no finding’’ decision in the murder of his sister, Debra Davis.

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Steve Davis spoke to reporters. The jury issued a "no finding" decision in the murder of his sister, Debra Davis.

Ellen Connors (left) and Kathleen Connors Nichols spoke to reporters. Their father, Edward Connors, was gunned down by Bulger in 1975.

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The father of Ellen Connors (left) and Kathleen Connors Nichols was gunned down by Bulger in 1975.

Theresa Barrett Bond (left), daughter of slain Arthur

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Theresa Barrett Bond (left) held a photo of her father, Arthur Barrett.

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US Attorney Carmen Ortiz spoke to the media outside the federal courthouse.

Patricia Donahue, wife of victim Michael Donahue, held hands with her grandson, Shawn.

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Patricia Donahue held hands with her grandson, Shawn.

Bulger trial a ‘testimony of human suffering,’ judge says

Judge Denise Casper gave gangster James “Whitey” Bulger two life sentences, plus five years, for his role in 11 murders, extortion, and other crimes. He also must pay $19.5 million in restitution.

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A Conversation with Bryan Bender

The Globe’s national security reporter will discuss his new book “You Are Not Forgotten” with BU professor Andrew Bacevich.

Obama gives canceled insurance plans another year

President Obama, who had many times promised Americans they could keep their insurance plans, was contrite as he took responsibility for cancellation letters.

Logan to get first-in-nation runway scanning system

The scanning system, to debut at Logan International Airport Friday, can find unauthorized or foreign objects on the runway.

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Bill Maher to Boston: ‘Your city was not leveled by Godzilla’

The “Real Time” host is taking real heat for a comment that seemed to minimize the impact of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Ben Cherington in position of strength

While some GMs have walked away from talks looking depressed at this week’s meetings, Cherington has many options in building the 2014 Red Sox.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

Hotels no answer for homeless

More homeless people are living in hotels and motels in Mass., at an increasing cost to taxpayers.

Globe exclusives

“It’s a misconception that he tells a player what to do,” says Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley of Boras, who represents him.

How Scott Boras influences all of baseball

Patriots star Rob Gronkowski (center) and his brother Dan Gronkowski (right) attended a Super Bowl party in New Orleans in February.

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Rob Gronkowski on the big screen

The writer models one of the outfits Emmi Sorokin picked out for him at Uniform.

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One man, in search of lost mojo

Boston’s Christmas tree left Halifax with Nova Scotian marathoners out front to honor victims of the Marathon bombings.

From Nova Scotia, with love

The fare for the MBTA’s service for the disabled and elderly doubled in July 2012, to $4.

T may revisit fares for The Ride service for elderly, disabled

A Sarah Janks gown at Ceremony, which opens on Charles Street Nov. 21.

A passel of new shops open their doors

From left: Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, and Rick Perry debate during the Republican primary season in 2011.

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‘Double Down’ by Halperin, Heilemann

Luke Farrer of Brookline, shown above rappelling into Claustral Canyon’s “Black Hole of Calcutta” in Australia, hopes to raise enough money to photograph in 3-D the mile-deep canyon shaft.

Bringing caving to the masses

An aerial photo shows the location of the 130-acre University Station project along University Avenue in Westwood.

Vast project revived in Westwood

Joe Keenan said he is concerned the island will be flooded with people who don’t have its “vibe.”

On Vineyard, reaction to casino mixed

Gerry Mazzone (left) and Weston Roach at Parker’s at the Omni Parker House.

Every night’s a party with new people

John Farrell led the Red Sox to 97 wins a season after they had the paltry total of 69.

On Baseball

John Farrell robbed in Manager of the Year voting

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‘Good news’ on Dustin Pedroia’s thumb surgery

Pedroia underwent a less invasive version of a surgery to repair his left thumb, and the Red Sox are “fully confident” he will be ready for the start of the season.

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Police seek link between burned human remains

Surveillance footage from Hyde Park shows a person throwing something on the ground and setting it on fire. Burned human remains were also found in Bridgewater.