Argument that government was on trial held sway, Bulger juror says

A juror in the James “Whitey” Bulger trial says jurors were “shouting about” the defense argument that the government was also on trial.

A motorcade carrying James

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Kevin Cullen

In the end, everything has passed Whitey by

Bulger won’t ever have a chance to see how much the streets he once terrorized have changed. Like the old South Boston, he is a thing of the past.

Tom Donahue spoke after the verdict was read.

Legal Analysis

Two views of government in Bulger trial

The “Whitey” Bulger trial produced a victory for US prosecutors but painted an ugly picture of government corruption.

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American Airlines and US Airways jets prepared for flight at the Philadelphia International Airport in February.

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Justice Department challenges airline merger

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways and American Airlines.

Frank Lowenstein (left) worked for John Kerry in the Senate and on his ’04 presidential bid.

John Kerry draws on old allies

The secretary of state has filled the top rungs of the State Department with loyalists from his Mass. political career.

For Mayor Menino, old friend’s gift proves thorny

The relationship between Menino and John Kinnaly would eventually become a headache for the mayor in ways that neither man could have foreseen.

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TOM KEANE

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/08/12/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/0813oped_keane3.jpg The tech tax squeeze

The law that extended the sales tax to cover computer services is a confusingly written mess.