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Aaron Hernandez investigated in 2012 killings

Aaron Hernandez was denied bail by Judge Renee F. Dupuis, who called the evidence circumstantial “but very, very strong.”

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The former Patriot, who is charged with murdering an acquaintance this month, is also being investigated in a drive-by shooting, said two officials.

Coakley weighs run for governor

Attorney General Martha Coakley is gauging the political climate, Democratic Party operatives said.

Psychiatric patients neglected in Quincy

State inspectors found filthy conditions and patients left unattended on Quincy Medical Center’s psychiatric ward for seniors.

Cape businesses squeezed as wages increase

New federal rules for the seasonal worker visa program have increased wages – some in excess of 40 percent.

Paul Pierce won’t retire a Celtic, nor will Kevin Garnett vigorously motion to the TD Garden crowd again.

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on basketball

The ‘Big Three’ era is over

Even if Celtics fans wanted to see Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett make one more championship run in Boston, it’s not going to happen.

Kevin Cullen

The real Whitey Bulger

For two weeks, Whitey Bulger had been playing it cool, but his infamous temper returned as he listened to the testimony of John Morris.

Ex-FBI agent’s testimony draws outburst by Bulger

After days of sitting meekly at his federal racketeering trial, James “Whitey” Bulger erupted in anger Thursday.

New fight over gay marriage recognition

After the Supreme Court ruled on same-sex marriages, advocates will work to have the unions recognized nationwide, but opponents vow to hold the line.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

The tech-tax monster vs. Beacon Hill

A provision in the transportation bill would extend the sales tax to all of the computer services that companies hire third-party vendors to do for them.

Globe exclusives

Background (from left): Jo Lawry, Judith Hill, and Lisa Fischer are three of the backup singers featured in “20 Feet From Stardom.

Movie Review

A documentary to sing about

Family and friends of Melissa Hardy grieved Thursday during the arraignment of her accused killer.

Man charged with killing South Boston woman

The fog on Thursday provided the ideal setting for unveiling runway upgrades that should help pilots land at Logan in similar conditions.

Logan finishes runway safety project

As Celtics coach, Doc Rivers said, “I really didn’t know how much more I had to give.”

bob ryan

Rivers move comes down to a change of heart

“It’s been an incredible chance to watch someone do a good job making themselves look guilty,” Matt Weldon, a Pats fan, said as he waited for his order at Kelly’s on Revere Beach.

For fans, arrest creates sense of horror, betrayal

Aaron Hernandez (center) in Attleboro District Court with his attorney, Mike Fee. (Mike George/Sun Chronicle)

Dan Shaughnessy

Aaron Hernandez’s story sets new low point

Aaron Hernandez, hours after the Patriots cut him, was brought into Attleboro District Court to face a murder charge on Wednesday.

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Patriots quickly ran out of patience with Hernandez

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez oh his way to the North Attleborough police station.

Surveillance images may shape Hernandez case

Stars Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock have genuine chemistry fighting crime in “The Heat,” which is set in Boston.

Movie review

A spark of life in the buddy cop boys club

Names

Diamond inspired by first responders

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

6 ways to get fit

Jeff Bauman and one of his rescuers, Carlos Arredondo (left), were honored before the start of Game 6 Monday. Bauman lost both his legs in the attack, but stood on a pair of prosthetics.

Bruins became champions of shaken city

Sports

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Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 4

Dustin Pedroia was congratulated after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning.

Lester’s exit doesn’t rattle Sox in win over Blue Jays

By the end of the Red Sox’ seven-run, seven-hit second inning, the Blue Jays were in a hole they were unable to overcome.

Metro

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“This case is about our community; it’s about an assault on our people,” Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis said Thursday following the release of the indictment.

Tsarnaev indicted on 30 counts

A federal grand jury charged Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev with using weapons of mass destruction and killing four people.

Columnists

SCOT LEHIGH

The tech-tax monster vs. Beacon Hill

Kevin Cullen

The real Whitey Bulger

Tech Lab

Where to turn without Google Reader

Yvonne Abraham

There’s no compromising on equality

alex beam

My fat problem — and yours

News microphones waited to capture reactions from Supreme Court rulings.