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Death of Dorchester man tied to Hernandez is ruled a homicide

The death of Odin Lloyd, who had connections to Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, was ruled a homicide on Wednesday after an autopsy.

Boston schools approve condom distribution

The Boston School Committee voted to make condoms available in all high schools across the city and to beef up employee background checks.

James Gandolfini died in Italy at age 51. He is seen in a photo from Feb. 18, 2012, in Las Vegas.

‘Sopranos’ actor James Gandolfini dies at 51

HBO and James Gandolfini’s managers say the actor famous for his role in ‘‘The Sopranos’’ has died in Italy.

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Markey’s record elevates him over newcomer Gomez

Far from being a detriment, Edward Markey’s Washington experience fills a need for a state that lost Edward M. Kennedy in 2009 and John Kerry this year.

The trial of “Whitey” Bulger

In testifying, Martorano sought to avoid death penalty

John Martorano completed three days of testimony after saying he and James Bulger had jointly participated in 11 murders.

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Blackhawks tie series with overtime win

The Bruins tied the game three times, but they never led, and the Blackhawks won it in overtime to send the series back to Chicago at two games each.

Brent Seabrook, left, scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

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Brent Seabrook, left, scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Patrice Bergeron tied the game at 4 on an assist by Jaromir Jagr.

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Patrice Bergeron tied the game at 4 on an assist by Jaromir Jagr.

Milan Lucic celebrated his second-period goal with Zdeno Chara.

Milan Lucic celebrated his second-period goal with Zdeno Chara.

Patrick Kane’s goal put the Blackhawks up 3-1.

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Patrick Kane’s goal put the Blackhawks up 3-1.

Milan Lucic scored the second goal for the Bruins.

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Milan Lucic scored the second goal for the Bruins.

Jonathan Toews scored to put the Blackhawks ahead in the second period.

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Jonathan Toews scored to put the Blackhawks ahead in the second period.

Claude Julien and his bench watched the game.

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Claude Julien and his bench watched the game.

Rich Peverley found the net to tie the score in the first period

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Rich Peverley found the net to tie the score in the first period.

Brandon Saad celebrated a goal by Michal Handzus of the Blackhawks.

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Brandon Saad celebrated a goal by Michal Handzus of the Blackhawks.

Peverley scored after the Blackhawks went ahead.

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Peverley scored after the Blackhawks went ahead.

The teams mixed it up in the first period.

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The teams mixed it up in the first period.

Doc Rivers could be headed to Los Angeles, along with Kevin Garnett, if the Celtics can complete a trade with the Clippers.

Celtics, Clippers restart trade talks

The Celtics and Clippers have restarted talks to exchange Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett for players and draft picks for a third time, an NBA source said Wednesday evening.

Ryan Dempster pitched six innings, giving up three runs for the loss.

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Red Sox can’t catch up to Rays

Ryan Dempster pitched effectively but took the loss as the Red Sox weren’t able to give him run support.

Brad Pitt (with Abigail Hargrove and Mireille Enos) battles zombies as a worried family man.

Exclusive Thursday preview | movie review

Against steep odds, zombie epic ‘World War Z’ works

The surprise of the absorbing, frightening film starring Brad Pitt is that what sounds ridiculous on paper turns out be a gripper on the screen.

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/06/19/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/jacoby-1007.jpg Two pandering poseurs at Senate debate

Candidates asking to be entrusted with senatorial authority ought to be willing to think and speak more seriously than Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey.

Globe exclusives

The cover of Kanye West’s new albu, “Yeezus.”

ALBUM REVIEW

Kanye West’s sharp turn with ‘Yeezus’
Several of the potential bidders appear to be counting on selling the Globe’s building on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester as part of their plan to buy the newspaper.

At least 8 bidders emerge for Globe
Gabriel Gomez, shown in Dedham Friday, has made a point of showing he’s campaigning for every vote.

Gomez embraces the personal
Edward J. Markey campaigned during the Haitian-American Unity Parade in Mattapan in May.

Markey looks to connect in person

dining out

There’s no sizzle at Barrio Cantina
Seeing rates edge up, Chris Donovan last week locked in a 30-year 4.75 percent fixed-rate loan on his South Boston investment property.

Rates edge up, spurring push to refinance
The rooftop at Legal Harborside.

Food

New wave of restaurants in Fort Point
Point guard Kevin Sheppard on court (pictured) and with Elaheh (below) in “The Iran Job.’’

Movie Review

In ‘Iran Job,’ a hoop star in a foreign land
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, which sits on land leased from Harvard University.

Academy honorees included the chief
Michelle Downey tried on team caps at the New England Patriots Pro Shop in Foxborough earlier this month.

Strategy is crucial for selling NFL gear
The “Mad Men” characters Megan and Don Draper are played by Jessica Pare and Jon Hamm.

Casual marijuana use common on TV
Seals on Cape Cod’s Monomoy Island.

G Cover

What to do when you see a seal

Stanley Cup Final

Bruins ace Patrice Bergeron (here getting the better of Pittsburgh’s Brandon Sutter in the Eastern Conference finals) led the NHL this season by winning 62.1 percent of his faceoffs.

Bruins winning battles in faceoff circle

The Bruins have won a NHL-best 56.1 percent of their faceoffs in the playoffs, and they have arguably the best draw man in the league in Patrice Bergeron.

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Andrew Bailey regrouped as Kelly Johnson rounded the bases with the game-tying home run Tuesday.

Andrew Bailey’s failure dents Red Sox’ big night

Bailey blew a 1-0 lead for the Red Sox Tuesday, part of a troubling trend because nothing can tear down a team quicker than a closer who can’t close out games.

Metro

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Jessica Meir is a comparative physiologist, a scientist who studies how species are adapted to survive in their particular environments.

Astronaut trainee takes life to extremes in her research

Biologist Jessica Meir is a comparative physiologist, a scientist who studies how animals adapt to harsh environments.

Columnists

JOANNA WEISS

Attacks on tenure put Markey on defensive

Adrian Walker

It’s time to step down
Keith Richards is 69 — the same age as bandmate Mick Jagger.

SCOT LEHIGH

Swan song angst

Kevin Cullen

Martorano’s self-portrayal is grating

JEFF JACOBY

Two pandering poseurs

Kevin Cullen

Once a hitman, always a hitman

farah stockman

Big Data’s big deal
Nothing got past the steady hands of Tuukka Rask, who turned aside the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane on the doorstep for one of the Bruins goaltender’s 28 saves in Game 3 at TD Garden.

Dan Shaughnessy

Bruins the team you love to love
Daniel Paille and Tyler Seguin hooked up after Paille scored to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead in the second period.

Christopher L. Gasper

Paille rises to occasion — again
Gabriel Gomez campaigned in Quincy in May.

Opinion | Adrian Walker

Gomez is no Scott Brown

JOAN VENNOCHI

Boston FBI, old and new, on trial

Joanna Weiss

Humanities at risk

Nation & World

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A masked protester walked away from a burning barricade in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hike

Leaders in Brazil’s two biggest cities said Wednesday that they have reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited protests across the nation.

Politics

US Senate hopeful Gabriel E. Gomez attended a Boston fundraiser Wednesday afternoon in Boston.

Gomez on the trail six days out, Markey absent

US Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez attended a Boston fundraiser Wednesday afternoon, while Edward J. Markey did not have any public events scheduled.

Business

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A street-level view of a proposed 52-story residential tower at Copley Place.

Proposed Copley tower plan includes 224 more homes

A developer wants to build 433 apartments and 109 condominiums in the $500 million, 52-story Copley Place skyscraper.

Arts

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Galleries

“Wood Construction #201” by Jim Tellin

Death and sex at Miller Yezerski Gallery

The conversation between sculpture and painting abides in Jim Tellin’s work at the gallery.

Food & dining

Mary Dumont, executive chef at Harvest, tops her salads with her homemade green goddess dressing.

Enjoy the salad days of summer

When dinners are lighter during the warm months, it’s a good time to think of dressings as sauces not just for leafy greens.

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Magazine

The cover for the June 16 2013 issue

Last of their kind
The cover for the June 9 2013 issue

Seaside haven
The cover for the June 2 2013 issue

Weekend Fun Guide 2013
The cover for the May 26 2013 issue

The great froyo gold rush

Globe Insiders

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Full Globe coverage of the gangster’s ongoing trial, life on the run, and notorious legacy in Boston.

Ideas

“The stalemate over independence here in Western Sahara, Africa’s last remaining colony, raises the uncomfortable question of whether a peaceful breakup of nations is really possible — even when the process, officially speaking, enjoys the full support of the UN.”

Jenn Abelson