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ACLU urges probe of Fla. shooting

The civil liberties group has joined calls for the FBI to release details of the shooting of Ibragim Todashev by an FBI agent.

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The trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Potential jurors get first look at ‘Whitey’ Bulger in court

The jury-selection process began Tuesday as James “Whitey” Bulger, dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a long-sleeved shirt, was introduced to prospective jurors.

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President Obama set up an aggressive push against Senate Republicans who are trying to keep him from naming any more judges to the federal appeals court in Washington.

Navy honors first responders with cruise on Old Ironsides

Nearly 400 law enforcement and medical personnel were honored aboard the USS Constitution for their response during the Marathon bombings.

Boston Fire Department Lieutenant John Flowers (left) and State Police Trooper T.J. Hannon chatted aboard the USS Constitution.

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Boston Fire Lieutenant John Flowers (left) and State Police Trooper T.J. Hannon chatted aboard the USS Constitution.

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Marathon bombing first responders were honored by the US Navy aboard the USS Constitution Tuesday.

Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant James Devlin was among those aboard as Old Ironsides sailed to Castle Island.

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Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant James Devlin was among those aboard as Old Ironsides sailed to Castle Island.

Massachusetts State Police posed for pictures before boarding the vessel.

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Massachusetts State Police posed for pictures before boarding the vessel.

The crew fired a 21-gun salute as part of the day's events.

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The crew fired a 21-gun salute as part of the day's events.

Boston Deputy Superintendent Michael Bosse (left) and FBI agent Richard DesLauriers held a wreath commemorating the victims.

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Boston Deputy Superintendent Michael Bosse (left) and FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard DesLauriers held a wreath commemorating the victims.

Exclusive Wednesday Preview | Food

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This Brookline spot, which is the lowest-profile restaurant of Island Creek Oyster Bar co-owner Jeremy Sewall’s, rivals the others with which he is involved.

Edward J. Markey

Markey ad hits Gomez claim of being a ‘new kind of Republican’

The TV ad is part of Edward J. Markey’s strategy to tie Gabriel Gomez to the national Republican Party.

Jaromir Jagr had a helper on Patrice Bergeron’s third-period goal in Game 2.

Bruins Notebook

Jaromir Jagr makes big contribution

A question mark entering the game, Jagr notched two assists and came away with kudos from his teammates after the victory.

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Book REview

Among author Dean King’s characters in the Hatfield-McCoy feud, William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield was an important one. The 1890 hanging of Ellison “Cotton Top” Mounts in Pikeville, Ky., is believed to be the feud’s last death.

‘The Feud’ by Dean King

In his book about the Hatfield-McCoy feud, King delivers outsized characters, shootouts, manhunts, and posses on the prowl.

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Bitten by Uncertainty

With tens of thousands of people contracting Lyme disease in Mass. each year, the Globe is taking an in-depth look at the disease, the patients, the debate, science and testing.