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US swimmers freed by Brazilian authorities

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 18: U.S Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger leave the police headquarters at International departures of Rio de Janiero's Galeo International airport on August 18, 2016 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The swimmers were removed from their flight departing for the United States by Brazilian authorities to give more information about a reported armed robbery earlier in the week which included fellow U.S swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feign. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz, and another teammate were with Ryan Lochte when he said they were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi.

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, United States' Ryan Lochte checks his time after a men' 4x200-meter freestyle relay heat during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The father of the American swimmer said Wednesday, Aug. 17, his son arrived back in the United States before a Brazilian judge ordered that Lochte stay in Brazil as authorities investigate a robbery claim involving the athlete during the Olympics. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Rio judge casts doubt on swimmers? robbery claim

Ryan Lochte had already left Brazil before the judge issued the order to seize his passport and that of teammate James Feigen.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 17: Kevin Durant #5 of United States reacts in the first half while taking on Argentina during the Men's Quarterfinal match on Day 12 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

US 105, Argentina 78

US men destroy Argentina in basketball

The Americans restored some world order in the quarterfinal victory.

2016 Rio Olympics - Athletics - Preliminary - Women's 5000m Round 1 - Olympic Stadium - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 16/08/2016. Abbey D'Agostino (USA) of USA sits on the track injured REUTERS/Phil Noble FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

SHIRA SPRINGER | ON THE OLYMPICS

With busted knee and helping hand, a show of Olympic spirit

Topsfield runner Abbey D?Agostino may have authored the signature moment of the Rio Olympics.

United States' Sydney McLaughlin competes in a women's 400-meter hurdles heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Sydney McLaughlin?s excellent summer adventure

The high school senior from New Jersey spent her vacation running in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympics.

Vera Caslavska, of Czechoslovakia waves acknowledgment after winning her gold medal in the long-horse vault gymnastics event at 1964 Tokyo Olympics October 22, 1964. Larissa Latynina, of USSR, center, stands with Birgit Radochia, of Germany. Latynina and Rodochia tied for second place. (AP Photo)

Photos

Summer Olympics, now and then

For perspective, here are photos from 11 events from past Olympics compared to what those same events look like in Rio.

The mounted unit once helped control crowds and secured tough-to-patrol areas.

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Boston?s mounted police might ride again

Business leaders have been quietly planning to raise money to bring back the horses.

Craftsbury, VT - 8/17/2016 - Former Red Sox pitcher and candidate for Vermont Governor Bill

A new pitch from Bill ?Spaceman? Lee

Former Red Sox pitcher Bill ?Spaceman? Lee is running for governor as the candidate of Vermont?s Liberty Union party.

10/13/2012 BOSTON, MA Two Boston Police officers patrolled Hanover Street (cq) in a marked cruiser at 2AM in the North End (cq) in Boston. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

Yvonne Abraham

Are Boston police as enlightened as we thought?

Recent developments with the Boston police raise questions about their stance toward community relations.

Aug 17, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon (3) celebrates with right fielder Mookie Betts (50) after his fifth inning two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

RED SOX 8, ORIOLES 1

David Price is sharp as Red Sox win sixth in a row

Jackie Bradley Jr. and Sandy Leon hit two-run homers in a win over Baltimore that was called after six innings because of rain.

Boston, MA - 06/05/15 - Former Boston Red Sox top prospect Ryan Westmoreland hugs Boston Red Sox right fielder Daniel Nava (29) after his father Ron threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Westmoreland retired from baseball in 2013 at the age of 23 due to a brain tumor. The Boston Red Sox take on the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a three game series at Fenway Park. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Julian Benbow, Topic: 06Red Sox-A's, LOID: 8.1.1046911126.

Alex Speier

After retirement at 22, Ryan Westmoreland considered suicide

The former top Red Sox prospect spoke recently about his despair after brain surgery forced him out of baseball.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/08/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/wiggs_Joyce_702551.jpg Milton scrutinizing Joyce?s house, property tax bill

Town officials are investigating why the property tax bills appear to be only half what they should be.

State Democratic Party opposes charter school expansion

At a committee meeting, the party voted overwhelmingly for a resolution that is harshly critical of the charter-school movement.

Senator John McCain, while running for president in August 2008, told a reporter he could not recall how many houses he owned. Democratic rival Barack Obama used the moment to brand the Arizona senator as out of touch with everyday Americans.

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It?s a bad time for candidates to forget they own eight houses

Late summer is when unflattering narratives about presidential candidates often set in and can?t be shaken.

BOSTON, MA - 8/16/2016:No more train tracks....work being done on the railroad bed on the bridge. The Longfellow Bridge..... A year after announcing more delays for the massively disruptive Longfellow Bridge project, transportation officials say they still don't know how much the project will eventually cost in overruns -- and whether taxpayers are going to be the ones picking up the bill. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: METRO TOPIC 05longfellow(3)

Longfellow Bridge rebuild costs still unclear

Officials involved with rebuilding the Longfellow Bridge say they don?t know how much more the effort will cost or who will pick up the bill.

Westford bicyclist is killed in crash in Lincoln

A 59-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle in Lincoln.

Boston, MA: 08-17-2016: Ants on a door frame in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Boston, Mass. August 17, 2016. Photo/John Blanding, Boston Globe staff story/Nestor Ramos, Metro ( 18ants )

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Two-by-two-million, the ants are marching in

New England?s ongoing drought has driven ants to desperation ? and into your sink.

Dorchester teen arrested for sleeping with gun at school

Officials say a teenager was found sleeping with a loaded gun tucked under his arm in a Dorchester schoolyard early Wednesday morning.

Globe investigations

Private schools, painful secrets

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/06/14/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/160607_BH__ErikaSchickel3.jpg The unexpected price of reporting abuse: retaliation

The Globe found 15 instances of retaliation at New England private schools against students or employees who raised concerns about sexual abuse by staffers.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/11/18/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/spotlight-9497.jpg Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight?

?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after placing first and the gold medal in the men?s 100m final race the Olympic Stadium.

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Golden moments in Rio

More than halfway through the Olympics in Rio, more than 150 gold medals have been awarded. Here are some of the winners.