Egyptian court rules legislature was illegally elected
The ruling by Egypt’s highest court deals a serious blow to the legal basis of the Islamists’ hold on power.
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Syrian fighting spills into Lebanon
Syrian rebels fought with Hezbollah gunmen in Lebanon, a security official and local media said Sunday, in the latest sign the civil war is spreading.
Turkey’s prime minister rejects ‘dictator’ claims
The comments by the country’s prime minister came as protesters moved back into a square in Istanbul that was the site of fierce anti-government outbursts.
Boston Police shoot, kill man in Dorchester
Boston Police officers shot and killed a person after he allegedly shot at officers outside a party in Dorchester early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
At least five structures destroyed in Calif. fire
The fire exploded in size overnight, burning dangerously close to two communities near Los Angeles and triggering the evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes, officials said.
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Fire surrounded Lake Elizabeth northwest of Los Angeles in the early morning hours Sunday.
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Officials said the fire burned down at least five structures and triggered the evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes.
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Erratic wind spread the blaze in the Angeles National Forest to nearly 41 square miles.
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A Los Angeles County firefighter approached a fire along a road in Lake Hughes.
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A helicopter pulled water from Lake Hughes in an effort to fight the flames.
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The fire, which broke out Thursday, was 20 percent contained as of Sunday morning.
New England travel
8 beauty spots in Vermont
8 beauty spots in VermontVermont’s fall color is legendary, of course, but the state shines in summertime, when the hillsides are carpeted in emerald velvet and seem to roll on forever.
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Weekend Fun Guide 2013
Make the most of New England’s short summer by hitting the road for can’t-miss celebrations right through Labor Day.
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Drawing the lines in the Lyme disease battle
Drawing the lines in the Lyme disease battleAngry patients question treatment — or lack of it — yet with tests often inconclusive, some doctors think the condition is overdiagnosed.
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More coverage of the bombings
Keating says Russian officials were forthcoming on bombing suspect
Representative William R. Keating said officials provided details on how they warned the US about Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Sports
David Krejci keeps proving he’s one of NHL’s elite
The Bruins center, who entered Game 1 as the leading scorer in the playoffs with five goals and 12 assists, tallied a pair of goals.
Metro
Diversity of cyclists growing in Boston
Advocates say more should be done to bring together riders and policymakers.
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Nation & World
As Syria fights, sectarian wave rises in region
The Syrian civil war is setting off a contagious sectarian conflict beyond the country’s borders.
Business
On the Hot Seat
Diversification is key now for cautious investors
Omar Aguilar is chief investment officer for equities at Charles Schwab & Co., where he oversees $60 billion in assets.
Sunday Arts
UK punk stalwarts the Stranglers return to the States
The arrival of “Giants,” the band’s 17th studio album, brings the band back to the US.
Travel
Find history around every corner in Oxford, England
Oxford can rightfully claim to be the oldest college town in the English-speaking world.
Books
writers at work
What does Gish Jen do to help her write?
Jen, who has published five works of fiction, writes in an office very near her Cambridge home.
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Globe Talk | June 11
A conversation with Dennis Lehane
A conversation with Dennis LehaneThe best-selling author discusses his craft with Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory. Proceeds will go to the One Fund Boston.