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Suspect dies after being shot by state trooper in Quincy

A state trooper fired his gun in a “violent confrontation” with the driver of a car on Route 28 near the Randolph line, State Police said.

Testimony in Bulger trial focuses on bookmakers

Testifying today are two men who James “Whitey” Bulger and his associates allegedly shook down and forced to pay.

US grapples with how much weaponry to give Syrian rebels

In its response to the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons, the US wants to ensure that weapons given to rebels stays out of the hands of extremists.

Downpours cause flooding along Charles River

The river swelled overnight and reached the patio steps of several Natick homes. It is expected to rise more through Saturday before receding.

Since 2003, the Red Sox have been able to close part of Yawkey Way before home games to use the street as a ticket gate and food court.

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Businessman offers to outbid Red Sox for street license

A restaurateur from Everett says he has offered $3 million for a 10-year contract to sell food and drink along Yawkey Way — roughly double what the Sox have offered.

The Marathon bombings

FBI director admits to lapse before bombings

Robert S. Mueller said a lack of formal communication may have prevented investigators from alerting Russian authorities that Tamerlan Tsarnaev had returned to Russia.

Back Bay parking spaces sell for $560,000

Real estate agents, business owners, lawyers, and local residents gathered in the rain to bid on the crumbling strip of asphalt barely big enough to fit two cars.

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Summer’s best pop music festivals

From jazz and jam bands to roots rock and world music, here are outdoor festivals where you can take in a world of sounds under the stars across New England.

Clippers, Doc Rivers show mutual interest

Sources said the Clippers may consider Rivers their No. 1 choice to be their coach, and that Rivers may envision Kevin Garnett going with him.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

Cellucci — independence and courage

Paul Cellucci was an elected official who thought for himself rather than reflexively adopting his party’s positions and who wasn’t afraid to change his mind.

Globe exclusives

Bruins goalie Andy Moog swings his stick at Esa Tikkanen of the Oilers during the Stanley Cup Final in 1990.

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Bruins’ loss evokes memories of 1990

Boston University’s Marsh Chapel Choir performed with the Rolling Stones for their classic

BU choir joins the Rolling Stones

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Whitey Bulger witnesses biting their tongues

Researchers hope to tag nine gray seals and learn where they go. The batteries should last seven to nine months.

Biologists tag Cape Cod seals with cellular radio monitors

Capuano seeks curbs on TV spying

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Summer’s best pop music festivals

Terence Nance and Namik Minter in a scene from Nance’s film, “An Oversimplification of Her Beauty.”

Movie Review

Beauty and love in all their complications

Q&A

Playing Superman a super opportunity

Joan Parker (left) was a muse for her husband, mystery writer Robert B. Parker, who had died in 2010.

Joan Parker, 80; philanthropist was muse to late husband

The Supreme Court’s decision could profoundly affect the medical and biotechnology industries, but was seen as a major win for researchers and patients.

No patenting of genes, justices rule

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For couples, shared TV shows turn to streaming infidelities

From the Archives

The John F. Kennedy Library

Stanley Cup Final

Bruins notebook

The Bruins have come back from significant deficits before, and know how to get over heartbreaking losses like Game 1, coach Claude Julien said.

Claude Julien confident in resilient Bruins

The team has come back from significant deficits before, and knows how to get over tough losses, the coach said.

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Orioles 5, Red Sox 4 (13 inn.)

Alex Wilson delivered a gutsy performance in relief but ended up the hard-luck loser.

Orioles beat Red Sox in 13 innings

Chris Davis singled off the newly recalled Alex Wilson to drive in the winning run and end the 4-hour and 35-minute game.

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State Police pallbearers carried the casket of former governor Paul Cellucci from the House chamber.

Allies, adversaries gather for farewell to Paul Cellucci

The State House service for the former governor was packed with Massachusetts politicians past and present.

Columnists

Governor Paul Cellucci delivered a State of the State address in 2001.

SCOT LEHIGH

Cellucci — independence and courage

JOAN WICKERSHAM

The innocent suspect

EDWARD L. GLAESER

Unfounded fear of Common Core

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Web of history

Bruins coach Claude Julien was upset after his team was flagged for a too many men on the ice penalty.