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Rallies held across US in support of Trayvon Martin
Protesters took part in a

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The Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network organized the ‘‘Justice for Trayvon’’ rallies and vigils outside federal buildings in at least 101 cities.

An end to the week-long heat wave is on the horizon

The air will be less humid by Sunday, and temperatures will return to seasonal averages through Thursday.

Long-time White House correspondent Helen Thomas in the front row of the Press Briefing Room in the West Wing of the White House.

Pioneering journalist Helen Thomas dies at 92

Making a name for herself as a bulldog for United Press International, she grilled 10 presidents — often to their discomfort.

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Tasha Garland, 2, of West Falmouth, looked for shells under bands of cirrus clouds at Chappaquoit Beach in West Falmouth.

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Tasha Garland, 2, of West Falmouth, looked for shells under bands of cirrus clouds at Chappaquoit Beach in West Falmouth.

Aaron Wibbe white-water kayaked in Quissett Harbor next to dinghys tied up at the Quissett Yacht Club.

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Aaron Wibbe white-water kayaked in Quissett Harbor next to dinghies tied up at the Quissett Yacht Club.

The Shining Sea Bikeway runs 10-plus miles between Woods Hole North Falmouth along the Cape's west coast.

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The Shining Sea Bikeway runs 10-plus miles between Woods Hole and North Falmouth along the Cape's west coast.

Quissett Harbor in the early morning.

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Quissett Harbor in the early morning.

The Beach Rose Inn dates to 1863.

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The Beach Rose Inn dates to 1863.

Sarah Zeidan of Newton jumped off a rock at Nobska Beach with her friend Arielle Vergara.

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Sarah Zeidan of Newton jumped off a rock at Nobska Beach with her friend Arielle Vergara.

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Benches overlooked Quissett Harbor.

Travel

Cape Cod’s west coast is quieter, less traveled

At dusk, residents and vacationers make the trek to watch the sun drop into the ocean from “the Knob,” which juts into Buzzards Bay at Quissett Harbor.

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Brothers Willie and Robert Reale’s second take at the musical is coming to Williamstown Theatre Festival, with experience from its rookie outing.

Author Whit Sheppard.

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What happened at Deerfield

For the first time, the student at the center of the Deerfield Academy sexual abuse scandal reveals his identity — and explains what really happened.

Opinion

opinion | jesse singal

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/20/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/singal072013-1506--90x90.jpg Why the Rolling Stone photo of Tsarnaev is so disturbing

We fear the image not because it glorifies Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, but because he looks too normal to have done a horrible thing.

Globe exclusives

Kyla McNally, 9, enjoyed some gooey s’mores at a Girl Scout camp in Plymouth, where making s’mores is a long tradition.

tastes of summer

Making s’mores has long been a rite of summer
Knell took the top job in 2011.

Quincy Medical Center president resigns
President Obama made a surprise appearance at the White House daily news briefing on Friday.

Obama speaks on Trayvon Martin case
A view of Andaman Sea from CoCo Cottage.

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Treasured island

Audrea Gause of Troy, N.Y., was led into court to be arraigned on charges of defrauding the One Fund Boston of $480,000.

Woman charged with stealing from One Fund
Dario Dinuzzi and Peter Smida of Ballet BC perform at Jacob’s Pillow.

Dance Review

Dance: Quirky moves of high quality

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How to live without air conditioning

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, with a red dot from a sniper’s laser sight trained on his head, surrended to authorities on April 19.

Some praise officer for bloody images
Alfonzo Dennard is due in court again on July 31.

Alfonzo Dennard won’t be cut by Patriots
Albert DeSalvo in 1967. A definitive DNA match has been made between his remains and crime scene evidence.

DNA links Albert DeSalvo to 1964 ‘Strangler’ slaying

Kevin Cullen

‘Stippo’ never got his day in court
Somerville’s Freedom School is illustrative of a town that is no longer a parochial place in which mobsters could thrive.

opinion | simon waxman

Beyond Bulger

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Christopher Froome of Britain rides ahead of Joaquim Rodriguez of Spain during the 20th stage of the 100th Tour de France.

Froome locks up Tour de France

Only an accident or other freak mishap on Sunday’s largely ceremonial final ride to Paris could stop Britain’s Chris Froome from winning the 100th Tour.

Metro

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Brian Buzby, who recently converted to Islam, experienced headaches on his first day of Ramadan from caffeine withdrawal and mild dehydration.

Support for Muslim converts during Ramadan

Islam’s holiest time of the year is a period of fasting, self-improvement, and intensive prayer, but converts can also find it to be lonesome and bewildering.

Columnists

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This exchange really captured Whitey’s attention
Robinson Cano and the Yankees are making their first trip to Fenway Park starting Friday.

Christopher L. Gasper

Finally, Yankees arrive at Fenway Park

CARLO ROTELLA

Free play — it’s not just for kids

LAWRENCE HARMON

Recovering addicts stand behind Walsh

Yvonne Abraham

Rolling Stone cover image can’t hurt us

Opinion | Ty Burr

Rolling Stone cover an act of irresponsibility

Kevin Cullen

Royals throw a curve ball

JOANNA WEISS

Small budget, big bite

Tech Lab

For privacy lovers, the right type of software

Adrian Walker

Support, just not in Newton
Governor Patrick is critical of efforts to rein in some of his sweeping proposals.

SCOT LEHIGH

Governor Patrick is on his high horse

Kevin Cullen

My scam’s better than your scam

Nation & World

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“Let’s get Washington out of the way,” said Representative Martha Roby of Alabama.

House votes to abandon No Child Left Behind

Republicans decided to dismantle the troubled education law, saying states and local school districts should be setting the rules, not Washington.

Politics

It’s not clear if Charles D. Baker (left) or Scott Brown will seek the governorship next year.

Top Mass. GOP figures plot 2014 strategy

Some Mass. Republicans met last week to discuss the party’s 2014 prospects, but decisions can’t be made until Charles Baker and Scott Brown finalize their political intentions.

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Thulani Madondo of South Africa spoke with fellow nonprofit leaders at Harvard Wednesday.

Harvard Business School program helps build nonprofit management skills

The Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program helps train nonprofits to increase efficiency and improve management skills.

Arts

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Movie Review

Ryan Reynolds (left) and Jeff Bridges are two cops dispatched by the otherwordly “Rest In Peace Department” to protect the living from undead creatures.

R.I.P.D. is D.O.A.

The undead-cops yarn “R.I.P.D.” seems like a low-profile comic with a clever name and the good fortune to grab the attention of Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds.

Movies

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‘Museum Hours’ hears secret harmonies

Writer-director Jem Cohen’s film follows two main characters, and connections on both sides of the velvet ropes at Vienna’s Kunsthistoriches Museum.

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Rethinking the golden years
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Last of their kind

Ideas

“Somewhere in America, a chimpanzee is about to have its day in court. Its lawyers hope to have the animal declared a ‘person’ in a court of law.”

Chris Berdik,  on the “animal personhood” movement