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Supreme Court rules DOMA unconstitutional

Hundreds of people celebrated outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

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The ruling opens the doors for married gay couples to be eligible for a litany of federal benefits.

Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif.

The court ruled that defenders of California’s ban on gay marriage did not have the right to appeal lower court rulings striking down the ban.

Gay rights supporters celebrate after ruling

Some wept openly upon hearing word of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.

Live updates

The latest from the Bulger trial

“Whitey” Bulger’s lawyers are questioning the authenticity of the statements contained in Bulger’s FBI informant file.

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was led out of his North Attleborough house this morning in handcuffs.

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Around 8:40 a.m., a group of about five police cars arrived at Hernandez's North Attleborough home.

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Plainclothes officers went to the front door and were greeted by a shirtless Hernandez.

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About five minutes after police went to his front door, Hernandez was escorted from the house with a white T-shirt pulled over his hands.

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It was not immediately known what charges Hernandez was facing.

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Hernandez was put into a police cruiser.

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Hernandez is expected to be arraigned later today in Attleboro District Court.

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Aaron Hernandez arrested

The Patriots tight end, who has been under investigation in connection to a murder, was led from his North Attleborough home in handcuffs. It is unclear what charges he faces.

Patriots cut Aaron Hernandez

The team cut its star tight end less than two hours after he was arrested, saying the move was “simply the right thing to do.”

Senate special election

Edward Markey keeps party’s hold on Senate seat

The House veteran cruised to victory over GOP newcomer Gabriel Gomez, despite running a low-key campaign that drew record low voter turnout.

Election Analysis

Edward Markey unlikely to become a celebrity senator

No one expects Markey to re-create the household-name profile held by his Bay State predecessors in the Senate.

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

The myth of the inevitable Jewish minority in Israel

While Palestinian birth rates have dramatically declined, Jewish birth rates in Israel have been heading up.

Globe exclusives

Liberty Mutual’s new $300 million tower opens to employees July 11.

Liberty Mutual’s new tower opening soon

The emotional whiplash of the final 1:16 of Game 6 had as much to do with the Blackhawks rising to the occasion as the Bruins falling down on the job.

Christopher L. Gasper

Bruins’ Cup run was still inspiring

Cardinal O’Malley has declared he will not allow anyone to speak on church property who advocates beliefs in conflict with church doctrine.

O’Malley bars talk by priest over views

“I’m in a dream,” conductor Andris Nelsons said during his busy day in Boston.

BSO says a warm hello to Andris Nelsons

By the Glass

Provencal roses offer the pleasures of pink

“There is a darker element to my music,” says Andrew Sweet, who performs and records under the name of Micetro.

Micetro’s trap catches a wider audience

Mei Mei Street Kitchen served lunch at Vistaprint in Lexington last fall.

dining out

Food trucks offer creativity, personality

An oyster po’ boy at Brick & Mortar comes fully loaded.

Cheap Eats

Balance cocktails with a stellar bar meal

Athenahealth has promised to add workers at its Watertown headquarters in exchange for the state tax break.

Athenahealth, state strike deal

Patrice Bergeron and the Bruins saluted TD Garden fans after the loss.

Christopher L. Gasper

This Bruins team deserved a better ending

Music for every summer occasion

Setting sail for history in Plymouth

Sports

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red sox 11, rockies 4

David Ortiz was on base four times for the Red Sox in Tuesday’s win.

Red Sox erupt in big win over Rockies

The Red Sox had seven runs by the time the third inning was over and finished with a season-best 20 hits.

Metro

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City archivist John McColgan bagged items at the memorial, with the tribute to Martin Richard in the foreground.

In Copley Square, a symbol of grief dismantled

About a dozen volunteers gathered at Copley Square Tuesday and meticulously picked through the makeshift memorial of the Marathon bombings.

Columnists

Adrian Walker

Taking arms against assault

Kevin Cullen

Repeat after me, Whitey was a rat

JEFF JACOBY

The myth of the inevitable Jewish minority

Ed Markey’s campaign focused largely on traditional Democratic constituency groups.

SCOT LEHIGH

Edward Markey grinds it out

The emotional whiplash of the final 1:16 of Game 6 had as much to do with the Blackhawks rising to the occasion as the Bruins falling down on the job.

Christopher L. Gasper

Bruins’ Cup run was still inspiring

Goalie Tuukka Rask (center foreground) and teammates watched glumly as the Blackhawks celebrated.

Dan Shaughnessy

Sudden end to Bruins’ magical run

Farah Stockman

Dirty secrets and sweet deals

Fundraising for a $45 million project to return White Stadium to its former glory is set to kick off on Wednesday.

Adrian Walker

Restoring a city jewel

JOHN E. SUNUNU

A fake rule gums up real progress

Father Matt Wallace

Kevin Cullen

Comforting the comforters

EverTrue’s Elisabeth Carpenter.

Innovation Economy

New app offers home delivery of wine, beer

JAMES CARROLL

Trusting in peace over war

Politics

Senator Wendy Davis wore pink tennis shoes to prepare for nearly 13 hours of standing.

Texas lawmakers fail to pass abortion bill

Hundreds of jeering protesters helped stop lawmakers from passing one of the toughest abortion measures in the country.

Nation & World

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Edward Snowden has requested asylum from Ecuador. There are no direct flights from Moscow to Quito, the capital.

Russia balks at US call for Snowden’s extradition

President Vladimir Putin appeared to rule out sending Edward Snowden back to the US to face espionage charges.

Business

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Lindsay Boegel with PAN Communications’ Gene Carozza. Boegel said having a paycheck makes her feel more confident in her job.

Court ruling stirs debate over intern pay

A recent ruling by a US District judge in New York reinforced a decades-old federal law that says interns deserve a paycheck.

Arts

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galleries

“Untitled (6-17-12)” by Cobi Moules.

What’s up at Boston-area art galleries

Cobi Moules, a specialist in self-portraiture, mines his family pictures in a show at Carroll and Sons.

Food & dining

Al Bara Market’s Laith Albehacy butchering a goat leg and rack of ribs.

The best way to get your goat

Versatile, flavorful, sustainable, and healthy, there’s very little goat doesn’t have going for it.

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Magazine

The cover for the June 23 2013 issue

Jun 23, 2013

The bee keepers

The cover for the June 16 2013 issue

Jun 16, 2013

Last of their kind

The cover for the June 9 2013 issue

Jun 9, 2013

Seaside haven

The cover for the June 2 2013 issue

Jun 2, 2013

Weekend Fun Guide 2013

Globe Insiders

The trial of Whitey Bulger

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

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