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Obama authorizes weapons to Syrian rebels, officials say

The White House disclosed earlier today the US has conclusive evidence that Syria’s government used chemical weapons in the civil war, which President Obama has called a “red line.”

Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

‘Whitey’ Bulger investigator testifies about leaks

The retired State Police colonel testified at length about his frustration with leaks thwarting his agency’s investigations of James “Whitey” Bulger.

Stanley Cup Final

Bruins coach says Nathan Horton is day-to-day

Jordan Caron would be the most likely candidate to enter the Boston lineup if Horton can’t play in Saturday’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Terence Nance and Namik Minter in a scene from Nance’s film, “An Oversimplification of Her Beauty.”

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Movie Review

Beauty and love in all their complications

In “An Oversimplification of Her Beauty,” Terence Nance directs himself and his perhaps over-analyzed love for an elusive beauty.

BU choir joins the Rolling Stones in unlikely pairing

Boston University’s Marsh Chapel Choir, which usually sings music like Bach, will appear with the Stones again Friday at TD Garden.

Bidding puts new premium on Boston parking spaces

Bidding for the tandem parking spaces in the Back Bay began at $42,000. They were claimed for $560,000.

Q&A

Playing Superman a super opportunity

“Man of Steel” producer Christopher Nolan’s ideal Superman, Henry Cavill, discussed his big role with the Globe.

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

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Summer’s best pop music festivals

Massachusetts State Police saluted as the casket of former governor Paul Cellucci was carried to the State House.

Cellucci remembered at State House ceremony

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

Human genes can’t be patented, high court rules

Joan Parker (left) was a muse for her husband, mystery writer Robert B. Parker, who had died in 2010.

Joan Parker, 80; philanthropist was muse to late husband

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For couples, shared TV shows turn to streaming infidelities

From the Archives

The John F. Kennedy Library

Tech Lab

Keep data away from prying eyes

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.

Capsizing doesn’t shake 90-year-old lobsterman

Yvonne Abraham

Stifling student voices at Northeastern University

Republican Gabriel Gomez resigned his position at the private equity firm Advent International in February to run for the US Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.

Gomez’s business resume remarkably thin

Father’s Day Gift Guide

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

Stanley Cup Final

Nathan Horton, right, celebrated with David Krejci after assisting on Milan Lucic's first period goal.

Nathan Horton injured in Game 1 loss

Horton didn’t return after being hurt in the first overtime, but the Bruins didn’t provide any details on his status.

Sports

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Phil Mickelson gave a fist-pump after sinking his putt on the ninth hole.

Phil Mickelson is clubhouse leader at US Open with 67

Rainstorms continue to plague Merion, causing delays in play but also softening the course.

Metro

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This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday morning captured a large storm system that is expected to move into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Tennessee Valley.

Rain expected during evening commute

Despite the sunny weather this morning, clouds marching eastward will bring rain to the Boston area by the early afternoon.

Columnists

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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

Kevin Cullen

Defense sketching out a fantasy land

Yvonne Abraham

Stifling student voices at Northeastern University