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Uncertain future for George Zimmerman

Zimmerman could face criminal charges from the federal government as well as civil lawsuits from the family of Trayvon Martin, whom he fatally shot last year.

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Protesters in Boston chanted "No justice, no peace" as they demonstrated against the acquittal of George Zimmerman.

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Zimmerman was found not guilty on Saturday in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla.

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Sadiq Ervin, 15, of Mattapan held a can of tea and a bag of Skittles on the steps of the Ruggles T station.

Boston was one of many cities where rallies, sermons, and prayers were held in reaction to the verdict.

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Boston was one of many cities where rallies, sermons, and prayers were held on Sunday in reaction to the verdict.

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The youth choir at Boston's Twelfth Baptist Church sang during a service that included comments on the case.

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"This hoodie today is my robe, because I am that little black boy," said minister Willie Bodrick II.

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Rudell Peeler listened to Bodrick's sermon, "Made For A Mission."

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A protest by the Occupy movement was held in Dudley Square in the evening.

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People of all races and ages gathered peacefully to show support for the teen's family.

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Cathy Guild, 47, of Roxbury held a sign and wore a hoodie in Martin's memory.

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About 1,000 protesters marched past the Boston Police Headquarters.

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Pam Bailey addressed the crowd, saying "I am Sybrina," referring to Martin's mother.

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Mary Miratrix of Somerville said she came to the protest out of "grief."

Netanyahu calls for urgency on Iran’s nuclear program

The US must demonstrate to Iran’s president-elect that the military option “is truly on the table,” said Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Plan to tear down Beacon Hill house riles residents

Developer Dean Stratouly is rebuilding his historic row house, but taking down a building in Beacon Hill is close to sacrilege.

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Unlocking a secret network

Plans are moving forward to open public trails atop old aqueducts that snake through open space in 14 communities from Clinton to Boston.

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Workman impressive, but Athletics rally to beat Red Sox

Despite the loss, Red Sox righthander Brandon Workman showed he could be a major player in the pennant race, taking a no-hit bid into the seventh inning.

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