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Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Bulger gave FBI no useful information, defense says

James “Whitey” Bulger paid off corrupt law enforcement officers to glean information for himself, his defense alleged during opening statements.

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The latest from the Bulger trial

Globe reporters give updates from inside the courthouse on the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger.

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Details on the charges faced by Bulger, locations related to his alleged crimes, key people involved in the case, and a layout of the courtroom.

Edward Snowden, who leaked information about US surveillance programs, said he hopes to use Hong Kong as a base to reveal wrongdoing.

NSA leaker says he’s not trying to hide

Edward Snowden, who leaked information about US surveillance programs, said he hopes to use Hong Kong as a base to reveal wrongdoing.

Ariel Castro pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hundreds of charges, including rape and kidnapping.

Man pleads not guilty in Ohio kidnappings

The lawyers for Ariel Castro, accused of holding three women captive for years, hinted that a trial can be avoided with a plea if he escapes the death penalty.

Henry Cavill as Superman in “Man of Steel.’

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Exclusive Thursday preview | Movie review

A no-nonsense Superman in ‘Man of Steel’

Director Zack Snyder has made a superhero blockbuster that carries the weight of its fraught times — at least until the last half hour.

Stanley Cup Final | Game 1, 8 p.m.

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Boston and Chicago will meet in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in a very different, far more professional league than it was in the 1920s.

Dan Shaughnessy

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A rolling rally on the same street where the Marathon bombs exploded would be a triumph that would match any victory our city has known.

US Senate race

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Gabriel Gomez embraced some Democratic initiatives in the Senate debate, but Edward Markey countered that, on too many issues, Gomez lines up with conservatives.

Opinion

Farah Stockman

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The strange saga of Filipino workers, American schools, and H-1B visas.