Aaron Hernandez kills himself in prison

Hernandez?s defense lawyer said he will conduct his own investigation after his client was found hanging in his cell early this morning.

KEVIN CULLEN

Aaron Hernandez: A life squandered

Hernandez?s life, and now his death, has become a window into and something of an indictment of what we value and idolize.

JOAN VENNOCHI

How could Aaron Hernandez throw it all away?

Hernandez wasted his talent ? on the football field and in his life.

Ben Volin

So much sadness surrounded the life of Aaron Hernandez

Many were affected as the former Patriots star?s life spiraled downward.

Hernandez?s reported mode of suicide unusual for facility

An advocate said she had never heard of an inmate hanging himself using a sheet and a window at Souza-Baranowski prison.

In wake of suicide, Hernandez conviction will be voided

In the eyes of the state, Aaron Hernandez died an innocent man thanks to an archaic legal principle called ?abatement ab initio.?

Mass. has a troubled record on prison suicides

The rate of prison suicides in Mass. between 2001 and 2014 was the fourth-highest in the country, about twice the national average.

Hernandez lawyer plans to conduct investigation of client?s death

?The family and legal team is shocked and surprised at the news of Aaron?s death,? Jose Baez said.

Tom Brady won?t visit White House due to ?personal family matters?

The quarterback made the statement Wednesday morning prior to the team?s visit in the afternoon.

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Love Letters

Her longtime flame claims innocence about a Tinder ad

He claims he?s not using the dating app, but something seems fishy on his phone.

Red Sox

Alex Speier

Unlike seasons past, Mookie Betts off to a strong start

The rightfielder is now 12-for-22 with three doubles and a homer in his last five contests.

PawSox, seeking new stadium, pledge to lock in ticket prices

The pricing announcement marks an effort to gather public support as the Boston Red Sox? minor league affilliate lobbies for a new home.

Business

Partners to acquire RI?s Care New England

Partners HealthCare has agreed to acquire one of Rhode Island?s largest hospital operators, Care New England Health System of Providence.

Are your Bose headphones spying on you?

A new class action lawsuit accuses Framingham?s Bose Corp. of breaking a federal wiretapping law by keeping tabs on customers? listening habits without their permission.

Boston Marathon

From Paula Broadwell to Doug Flutie, here?s where some notable names finished

There were a number of high-profile names running the Boston Marathon this year. Here?s how they fared.

names

Matt Damon bumped from Kimmel?s United parody

?I know what it?s like to get bumped. Trust me, I?ve been getting bumped from Jimmy?s show for the last eight years, and it takes a toll.?

Dave Epstein

Look to the skies this weekend and you might spot a meteor

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks before dawn Saturday morning, but viewers might be able to see it earlier and later than that, provided skies are clear.

Marcotte suspect was allegedly seen near where she was found

Angelo Colon-Ortiz apparently posed as a motorist with a disabled SUV around the time Vanessa Marcotte left her mother?s home.

Real estate broker sentenced to jail for forging verdict slip

David Scher, of Brighton, pleaded guilty to charges of forgery and tampering with a court document, among other charges.

Food

?I didn?t use the term,? Barbara Lynch says of NYT calling her ?a Southie?

The New York Times said people who hailed from South Boston were called ?Southies,? but changed its tune following criticism online.

Politics

Ground Game

No shocker for Democrats in Georgia, but a GOP shift instead

The congressional race was symbolic of a shift underway in politics: Republicans are softly creating some distance from Trump.

Utah representative Chaffetz says he won?t run for re-election

Utah representative Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who chairs the House Oversight Committee, says he won?t for run re-election or any other office in 2018.

Opinion & Ideas

SCOT LEHIGH

The ACA death spiral: two thumbs down

Rumors of the implosion of Obamacare have been greatly exaggerated.

Special reports

Summer of ?67

The summer that changed Boston

The nation was splintering, and Boston wasn?t immune. But something was happening here.

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Address: Spring House Hunt

Advice on taking real estate photos from a Pulitzer-winning photographer

In America, everyone who has a cellphone thinks they are a professional photographer. They are not.

Investigations

Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about

If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

STAT

WATCH: Why can?t teeth heal themselves?

Getting a cavity is unpleasant ? and a painful reminder that teeth, unlike bones, can?t heal themselves once damaged.

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 18: Demonstrators rally against Fox News television personality Bill O'Reilly outside of the News Corp. and Fox News headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, April 18, 2017 in New York City. The protest against O'Reilly, who has been the subject of numerous sexual harassment allegations and legal settlements, was organized by the women's group UltraViolet and the New York chapter of National Organization for Women. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Bill O?Reilly is said to be losing support at Fox

Apple readies iPhone overhaul for smartphone?s 10th anniversary

Angelo Colon-Ortiz listened to his attorney at his arraignment Tuesday.

Postal clerk says alleged Marcotte attacker made lewd comments

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It was an honor to know you, Joe Crowley

Yes, a beer garden is coming to the Greenway ? and it will be operated by Trillium

Fresno police chief Jerry Dyer, front, briefs reporters in Fresno, Calif., after a shooting Tuesday, April 18, 2017. A man shot and killed three people on the streets of downtown Fresno shouting

What?s the most annoying thing about taxes?

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler faces reporters in the team's locker room following an NFL football team practice, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Malcolm Butler signs free agent tender with Patriots

Boston-04/17/2017- The Boston Marathon finish line- Kathrine Switzer comes across the finish line. John Tlumacki/Globe staff(sports)

Kathrine Switzer finishes Marathon again, 50 years later

Winthrop, MA--529/2014--Plane take-offs from Logan Airport are viewed from a residential neighborhood. Scenes in Winthrop are photographed, on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Photos by Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Topic: 060814location Reporter: XXX

Flying overseas? Make sure your passport will be valid long enough

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz in 2016.

United changes policy, says crew can?t displace seated passengers

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Boston MA 4/18/17 Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas yelling at his teammate Marcus Smart during third quarter action against the Chicago Bulls in game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) topic: reporter:

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics? weaknesses glaring under playoff spotlight

What do they need to do to get back in series? Play like they are underdogs (which they are now).

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More towns tell students: It?s time to play

Parents push for longer recess, saying children need a break from academics and time with their peers.

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Quick action clears building in Cambridge blaze

The four-alarm fire on Reservoir Street began around 7:45 a.m., spurring a pair of dramatic rescue efforts that began when the group of four workers spotted smoke and flames.