MBTA announces stricter cellphone policy for workers

Any bus or train operator caught having a phone in their possession on the job ? whether or not they use it ? will face termination.

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Haley Cremer, 20, of Sharon, attended Simmons College in Boston and had just completed her sophomore year.

Burlington?s Nuance reportedly in sales talks with Samsung

The company, best known for speech recognition software and for powering Apple?s Siri, held sales talks with Samsung, according to a report.

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The defense also sought to have surveillance video from Aaron Hernandez?s home after Odin Lloyd?s slaying tossed out.

World Cup | US vs. Ghana, 6 p.m.

Live updates: US vs. Ghana

The US is playing its first game of the tournament. The Globe?s John Powers is commenting on the action.

Shawn Thornton played seven seasons in Boston.

Bruins will not re-sign Shawn Thornton

After seven seasons in Boston, the winger and enforcer will not be back for the 2014-15 season.

Mansfield-based Covidien is a medical supplies company with 38,000 employees worldwide including about 1,800 in Massachusetts.

Covidien purchase could have tax benefits for Medtronic

Medtronic?s buyout is what?s known as an ?inversion,? a type of move that is attracting much scrutiny in Washington.

Work It Out, Boston

Back pain prevention

Alexa Pozniak visits the Institute of Performance & Fitness to understand how to prevent lower back pain.

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Peter Abraham | Analysis

Both catcher A.J. Pierzynski and closer Koji Uehara could be attractive trade chips this season.

Red Sox have plenty to offer on trade market

The Red Sox have what contenders need, and the right moves could reap big rewards for the 2015 season ? yes, 2015.

Politics

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Jeb Bush to raise funds for Charlie Baker

Bush, who has said he is considering a presidential campaign, is the ?special guest? for a July event for Baker at the Ridge Club in Sandwich.

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Odyssey Opera?s production of ?Un giorno di regno? by Giuseppe Verdi.

Odyssey Opera shares rarely heard delights

Not every piece of music cast into history?s dustbin deserves to be there ? a point made forcefully by Odyssey Opera in its inaugural June Festival.