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Patrick calls Zimmerman trial verdict ‘sad’

Governor Deval Patrick said Monday that he felt “disappointment” with the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Chemotherapy may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A study found that people who develop cancer appear to have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Obama won’t be part of DOJ’s Zimmerman decision

The Justice Department said it is reviewing evidence in the case to determine whether criminal civil rights charges are warranted.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/15/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/slider_16lusherphoto10--90x90.jpg Serial killer admits to ’92 murder

Lewis S. Lent Jr., who is serving life in prison, confessed to the abduction and murder of 16-year-old James “Jamie’’ Lusher of Westfield, officials said.

The CheckLight measures head  movement and indicates when a jolt warrants medical attention.

Mass. companies team up to prevent head injuries

Reebok and the Cambridge tech company MC10 Inc. have released a device, called CheckLight, that tracks hits to athletes’ heads.

INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/10/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Pedro%20Wide-211579.jpg Big moments in MLB All-Star Game history

Look back on some of the more memorable Midsummer Classics as this year’s MLB All-Stars gather in New York.

Dustin Pedroia and the Red Sox took a 58-39 record into the All-Star break.

Analysis

Red Sox awards at the break

Dustin Pedroia may not yet be in the running for AL MVP, but he’s been the most important Red Sox player in the first part of the season.

Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks and Kris Humphries posed with their new Celtics jerseys. At right are head coach Brad Stevens and President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge.

Celtics introduce Humphries, Brooks, Bogans

It was clear both the players and team management weren’t sure how long the players would be wearing Celtics green.

A 15-foot great white shark was spotted stalking seals Sunday about four or five miles south of the Chatham inlet.

Great white shark spotted off Chatham beach

The 15-foot shark was spotted stalking seals Sunday about four or five miles south of the Chatham inlet.

Opinion

opinion | Jennifer Graham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/15/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/grahamoped0715-1417--90x90.jpg The deflation of everything

Americans want fully free, and that, not the housing crisis, is what’s continuing to hobble the economy.

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Analysis

Dustin Pedroia and the Red Sox took a 58-39 record into the All-Star break.

Red Sox awards at the break

Dustin Pedroia may not yet be in the running for AL MVP, but he’s been the most important Red Sox player in the first part of the season.

Nation & World

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