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Human genes can’t be patented, high court rules

The Supreme Court’s decision could profoundly affect the medical and biotechnology industries, but was seen as a major win for researchers and patients.

Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

On Bulger trial’s second day, focus on ’80s surveillance

A retired State Police detective who led the agency’s surveillance of “Whitey” Bulger at a garage near Boston Garden is resuming testimony today.

Gomez seldom the deal maker

On the campaign trail, Gabriel Gomez downplays his career in private equity, and hand in layoffs and offshoring jobs.

Pine Street graduates march toward jobs

More than 100 people completed a training program for the homeless run by the Pine Street Inn.

Will Philip tuttle go back lobstering on his boat (background), “the Queen Tut”? “Oh, God, yes!” he said. “As soon as they get the boat up and running.

After boat capsizes, lobsterman, 90, swims to safety

Philip Tuttle shouldn’t have been out on his boat alone, but he is not one easily told what to do.

Tech Lab

How to keep data away from prying eyes

If you don’t want to be tracked online, there are apps for deleting cookies, hiding your network address, and ensuring that your messages are not intercepted.

Christopher L. Gasper

A great night, just not for the Bruins

For Bruins fans, the Game 1 loss stings. But it could be a sign that this will be a terrific series in the Stanley Cup Final.

Dan Shaughnessy

Bruins, Blackhawks provided a thriller

After more than five periods of crunching, white-knuckle hockey, the Blackhawks showed why they are favorites for the Stanley Cup.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

Gabriel Gomez’s identity problem

The Republican Senate candidate is a confusing blur of statements and positions that make it difficult to understand who he is and where he stands.

Globe exclusives

Yvonne Abraham

Stifling student voices at Northeastern University

The Rolling Stones, (left to right) Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Mick Jagger, rocked the TD Garden on Wednesday night.

50 years on, the Rolling Stones are still rock stars

“These Shining Lives” is inspired by the women who worked in a clock factory and died young from the chemical radium that was in the paint they used.

Stage Review

‘These Shining Lives’ captures a time and a place

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Henry Cavill as Superman in “Man of Steel.”

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

Stanley Cup Final

On hockey

The Bruins appeared dejected after the Blackhawks’ winning goal.

Bruins now face steep uphill battle

Down 3-1, the Blackhawks kept fighting, right to the last shot. And they proved they are the best team yet the Bruins have faced.

Sports

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Red Sox 2, Rays 1

Daniel Nava follows the flight of his two-run homer off Tampa Bay’s Chris Archer in the third inning of the Red Sox 2-1 win Wednesday.

Daniel Nava shines in Red Sox’ win

Nava blasted a two-run home run that turned into the difference as the Red Sox beat the Rays after a spot start from Alfredo Aceves.

Metro

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Police investigated the back porch of the Central Avenue house that was the site of a double homicide in Falmouth Wednesday.

DA says Falmouth attack that killed two was targeted

The man and woman found dead inside a home on Central Avenue were killed in a “targeted attack,” the Cape and Islands district attorney said.

Columnists

alex beam

Web of history

Bruins coach Claude Julien was upset after his team was flagged for a too many men on the ice penalty.

Christopher L. Gasper

A great night, just not for the Bruins

The Blackhawks were all smiles after their winning goal in the third overtime.

Dan Shaughnessy

Bruins, Blackhawks provided a thriller