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Bulger defense says he paid FBI agent, was not informant

A “greedy” FBI agent falsely classified “Whitey” Bulger as an informant, Bulger’s lawyer alleged during opening statements.

For relatives of alleged Bulger victims, a bittersweet day

“This has been hanging over our heads for years,” said Patricia Donahue, whose husband, Michael, was killed in 1982.

Obama campaigns for Markey in Boston

President Obama exhorted a crowd of thousands to support Edward J. Markey because he would “carry on the legacy of John Kerry and Ted Kennedy.”

Dozens of attacks thwarted, NSA chief says

NSA director Keith Alexander defended the agency’s surveillance programs at a Senate hearing.

Bruins vs. Blackhawks | Game 1, 8 p.m.

Bruins feel good, ready to play Blackhawks

Two years ago there was nervousness before the Stanley Cup Final, but coach Claude Julien said Wednesday his team is relaxed now.

How Bruins, Blackhawks match up

Who has the edge when the teams meet for the NHL championship? Find out in our scouting report.

Bruins can’t slow Zdeno Chara down

The Bruins captain has put forth a nearly perfect effort this postseason, even while taking on an increasing amount of ice time.

Christopher L. Gasper

Jaromir Jagr still hungry for Stanley Cup

Jagr, 41, last played in the Final in 1992 with Pittsburgh. Now, he is seeking one more with the Bruins, a team he was surprised even wanted him.

Farah Stockman

Teacher trafficking

The strange saga of Filipino workers, American schools, and H-1B visas.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

Gabriel Gomez steps up his game

It was much more measured and interesting Republican Senate candidate who showed up at the Western Massachusetts debate.

Globe exclusives

Henry Cavill as Superman in “Man of Steel.”

Exclusive Thursday preview | Movie review

A no-nonsense Superman

The Bruins honored the victims of the Marathon attacks when they hosted Boston’s first sporting event after the tragedy in April.

Dan Shaughnessy

A Bruins Stanley Cup would be extra special

Michelle Tolini Finamore, curator of Fashion Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Where food and fashion meet

President Obama is to appear in Boston Wednesday to campaign for Representative Edward J. Markey. He will attend a rally at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

Amid struggles, Obama hits trail in Boston

From left, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, and Danny McBride in “This Is the End.”

movie review

‘End’ is Armageddon in Hollywood

Although he only signed with the Patriots Monday, Tebow Patriots jerseys can be preordered from the team’s official pro shop for $69.95 to $99.95. He will wear number 5.

Patriots ready to capitalize on Tebow

Gabriel Gomez, as in the first debate, was the more aggressive of the two, turning nearly every question into an attack on Representative Edward Markey and his nearly four decades in Washington.

Senate debate

Gomez makes bid for Democratic voters

Brian Rosen played with Autumn, a home seller’s pet, as wife Elizabeth Deutsch and broker Ed Greable watched.

House hunters go to extremes in hot market

Nantucket scallops at The Farmhouse in Needham.

dining out

At Farmhouse, a warm welcome

Cheap Eats

Arlington deli concocting its own history

Publicist Kate Conti’s firm has promoted meditation’s benefits but she finds she cannot focus on it.

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The stress of not meditating

Coverage

The Boston Marathon bombings

Stanley Cup Final

Bruins, Blackhawks take NHL back to Original Six days

The Stanley Cup Final harkens back to a different era of the NHL, a league once known for sweat, blood and fisticuffs now famous for acrobatic goaltending and a frenetic pace of play.

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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (right) has already taken a hand in the re-education of Tim Tebow as an NFL quarterback.

Don’t expect to see much of Tim Tebow at practice

The quarterback is a long-term project for the Patriots, not someone who will be chewing up a lot of the important snaps in practice or in training camp.

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Police investigated a double homicide on Central Avenue in Falmouth.

Man, woman slain in Falmouth home

In what was called a “targeted attack,” two people were killed in a house that authorities said was a site for drug dealing in the past.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

Paul Cellucci’s way was honorable

Jaromir Jagr greeted fans before the Bruins left Boston on Tuesday.

Christopher L. Gasper

Jagr still hungry for Stanley Cup

SCOT LEHIGH

Gomez steps up his game

Ingrid Cruz was brought to Louisiana from the Philippines and now teaches science in Baton Rouge