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Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Weeks details killings, burials

Kevin Weeks described being in a South Boston home as “Whitey” Bulger allegedly killed multiple victims.

Muslim Brotherhood rejects Egypt’s transition plan

A timetable announced by the military-backed interim leadership sets a fast track for amending the constitution and elections.

Farah Stockman

How does this movie end?

As the cameras roll in Cairo, Egyptian protesters follow an uncertain script.

Bill strengthens oversight of compounding pharmacies

The proposed legislation aims to prevent a repeat of the deadly fungal meningitis outbreak blamed on a Framingham specialty pharmacy.

Jon Niedzwiecki’s resemblance to Aaron Hernandez is remarkable, and there is no shortage of people to point that out.

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Resemblance to Aaron Hernandez isn’t funny anymore

In the days since Aaron Hernandez was arrested, the double-takes Jon Niedzwiecki receives have gone way up, and an easy joke became uneasy.

Women in Ohio kidnap case thank public for support

The three women held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade broke their public silence in a YouTube video.

Cape traffic becomes 2-day nightmare

Even in the infamous annals of Cape traffic, the backups at the end of the July Fourth weekend were cruel and unusual.

Drew Cannon, 23, bringing analytics to Celtics

New Celtics coach Brad Stevens hired the one-time bartender from obscurity last year, and will rely on him in Boston now.

Opinion

JOSHUA GREEN

A GOP case against immigration reform

Among Republicans is a growing belief that agreeing to reform the nation’s immigration laws isn’t necessary to repair the party’s problems with Hispanic voters.

Globe exclusives

John and Karen Odom stayed in Boston while he was treated for his injuries.

Odoms adjust to a new life

Red Sox starter Jon Lester is pulled by manager John Farrell after the first two batters reached in the sixth.

mariners 11, red sox 4

Red Sox routed by Mariners

The Asiana Airlines Flight that crashed in San Francisco on Saturday came in too low over the water, hit a sea wall, and caught on fire. Two people died and more than 180 were injured.

Logan’s seaside location drives safety plans

Adam Scott as John Wilkes Booth and Stephen Merchant as President Lincoln in the premiere episode of Comedy Central’s “Drunk History.’’

Television Review

‘Drunk History’ mocks docu-dramas

As he writes in his powerful new memoir, “A Fort of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story,” Qais Akbar Omar has cheated death more than once.

Afghan author, BU student tells powerful story

What Pandora and other Internet stations can offer is highly targeted advertising.

Pandora competing in local ad market

Album Review | Jazz

Valdés stretches musical borders

Casie Gillette locked her vehicle to a crowded rack as she arrived for work in Boston last week.

Where can you park your bike?

E-cigarettes were out for sale at a shop in Hyde Park.

Electronic cigarettes sprout on Boston shelves

“Treasure of Bell Island,” from Blue Marble Gaming Co., is a video game designed to help people who have had a traumatic brain injury.

Apps to help mental health issues

Reflections from Residency

‘Training’ over, but learning won’t end

Ex-Bruin Tyler Seguin scored just one goal in 22 postseason games.

Christopher L. Gasper

Bruins gave up on Seguin too soon

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Larry Bird is back as Pacers general manager after a one-year hiatus.

Larry Bird backs decision to rebuild Celtics

The Pacers GM, who knows first hand how hard it is to break up a great Celtics team, said he’s confident in Danny Ainge’s plan.

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Plainridge track says deal reached on slot parlor

Plainridge Racecourse became the fourth casino applicant to complete negotiations with its host community.

Columnists

Opponents of Mohammed Morsi danced during a rally outside the Presidential palace in Cairo on Sunday.

Farah Stockman

How does this movie end?

Kevin Cullen

The mentor and his muscle

JOHN E. SUNUNU

The Fannie and Freddie gravy train

JEFF JACOBY

What is Islam?

JOSHUA GREEN

A GOP case against immigration reform

District Attorney Daniel Conley, left, and Police Commissioner Edward Davis addressed the media in October.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Hop off the top-cop bandwagon