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Roots of Supreme Court decision are in Mass.

Massachusetts — the first state to grant same-sex couples the right to marry — played a central role in the path to today’s decision.

Michael Knaapen, left, and his husband, John Becker, embraced outside the Supreme Court in Washington Wednesday.

2 Supreme Court rulings give boost to gay marriage

The Supreme Court ruled the federal Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and also cleared the way for same-sex marriages in California.

The trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Police from Miami, Oklahoma briefly testify in Bulger trial

The witnesses testified about investigations into two murders in the 1980s that prosecutors are trying to tie to “Whitey” Bulger.

Lawmakers approve transportation funding plan

The state House and Senate approved a plan to provide more money for state transportation, but Gov. Patrick threatened a veto because he said it doesn’t go far enough.

Hernandez is held without bail after arrest

Prosecutors allege that Aaron Hernandez “orchestrated the execution” of Odin Lloyd after Lloyd spoke with people Hernandez “had troubles with” at a nightclub.

Hernandez was put into a police cruiser.

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Aaron Hernandez was put into a police vehicle.

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Aaron Hernandez was seen in a police cruiser after being taken into custody.

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Aaron Hernandez was led out of his North Attleborough house in handcuffs Wednesday morning.

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Family members of Odin Lloyd reacted during Hernandez’s arraignment.

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Aaron Hernandez appeared in Attleboro District Court with his attorney, Mike Fee.

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Hernandez was in handcuffs in court.

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Aaron Hernandez was arraigned on a murder charge and weapons violations in Attleboro District Court.

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Members of the media focused on the courthouse’s back door as they waited for Hernandez to be brought out.

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Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter spoke to the media outside the Attleboro courthouse.

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Michael Fee spoke after Hernandez was arraigned at Attleboro District Court.

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

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

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

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Plainclothes officers went to the front door and were greeted by 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 is expected to be arraigned later today in Attleboro District Court.

Family, friends remember Odin Lloyd

A member of Odin Lloyd’s family recalled the slain 27-year-old as someone with a “grin that you couldn’t miss.”

Doc Rivers says, ‘I never pushed this deal’

In his first news conference in Los Angeles, the former Celtics coach said he was happy in Boston but also wondered whether his time there had run its course.

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Lackey is sharp as Red Sox defeat Rockies

John Lackey struck out 12 and did not walk a batter as the Sox completed a two-game sweep of Colorado.

Opinion

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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

Instructor Zayna Gold works with Danae Gil de Rubiois during a barre class at Boston Body Pilates.

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Names

Diamond inspired by first responders

Edward Markey and his wife, Susan Blumenthal, thanked supporters Tuesday night at the Park Plaza Hotel.

Senate special election

Edward Markey wins Senate race

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

The 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

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Patrice Bergeron played injured in the Bruins’ Game 6 loss.

Patrice Bergeron in hospital with punctured lung

The Bruins do not believe this injury happened during Game 6. Also, Nathan Horton needs shoulder surgery, and Andrew Ference and Jaromir Jagr won’t return.