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‘Whitey’ Bulger judge will not recuse himself

Lawyers for James “Whitey” Bulger had alleged that Judge Richard G. Stearns would have a conflict because the judge was once a federal prosecutor.

Top Probation Dept. aides granted immunity

Two aides to ex-probation chief John J. O’Brien will testify against their former boss in exchange for immunity, a state prosecutor said.

Kevin Youkilis watched his three-run home run in the fourth inning, hit off former teammate Jon Lester.

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Red Sox fall as visiting Youkilis homers at Fenway

Kevin Youkilis clobbered a three-run homer off of Jon Lester in the fourth inning, as the White Sox held off a late rally to beat the Red Sox, 7-5.

Bridge in Dorchester named after Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen Bridge, named after an all-black unit of pilots that fought in World War II, marked the end of the rebuilding of American Legion Highway.

Mayor Thomas Menino (right) and area veterans dedicated the bridge on American Legion Highway over Morton Street in Dorchester.

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Mayor Thomas Menino (right) and area veterans dedicated the bridge on American Legion Highway over Morton Street in Dorchester.

Tuskegee Airmen Jack Bryant (left) and Harvey Sanford attended the ceremony.

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Tuskegee Airmen Jack Bryant (left) and Harvey Sanford attended the ceremony.

The Tuskegee Airmen were African-American pilots who fought for the US during World War II.

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The Tuskegee Airmen were African-American pilots who fought for the US during World War II.

The dedication of the Tuskegee Airmen Bridge marked the end of the rebuilding of American Legion Highway.

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The dedication of the Tuskegee Airmen Bridge marked the end of the rebuilding of American Legion Highway.

About 14 Massachusetts residents were pilots who became known as the Red Tails for the color painted on their aircraft.

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About 14 Massachusetts residents were pilots who became known as the Red Tails for the color painted on their aircraft.

More than 1,000 African-Americans trained to be pilots at Tuskegee, Alabama, and more served as support personnel.

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More than 1,000 African Americans trained to be pilots at Tuskegee, Alabama, and many others served as support personnel.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2012/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Kalifa_18heatfeature_metro_2--90x90.jpg Temperature peaks at 97 degrees, short of a record

Officials urged residents to take precautions because of the high heat and humidity, which should moderate as the week progresses, forecasters say.

KO at the Shipyard offers a diverse menu, with Aussie pies a highlight.

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KO at the Shipyard opens in East Boston

The sister location to Sam Jackson’s KO Catering and Pies in South Boston serves the famed pies of his native Australia plus an expanded menu.

Chef Todd English prepared food at Olives in Charlestown.

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Chef Todd English returns to Charlestown with revamped Olives

After a grease fire closed the restaurant for two years, English reopened the renovated restaurant in May with executive chef James Klewin at the helm.

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