Hernandez found guilty of murder

Aaron Hernandez, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, was sentenced to life without parole.

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Relieved jurors in the trial said they were surprised by the defense?s acknowledgment that Aaron Hernandez was present at the slaying.

MCI-Cedar Junction as seen in 2007.

Aaron Hernandez locked up near Gillette Stadium

The former New England Patriots star will be locked up just seven minutes away from Gillette Stadium.

Adrian Walker

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After a week of deliberation, the jury reached the decision that common sense dictated.

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Some players expressed confusion, while others seemed saddened by the situation.

Two years later, Boston pauses

The city held a moment of silence to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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A photojournalist revisits scenes from the attack to see what?s changed ? and what?s remained.

Jane Richard put on a firefighter?s helmet as the Richard family and Mayor Walsh visited the Boston Fire Department station on Boylston Street. on Wednesay. (metro)

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Bostonians answer mayor?s call for acts of kindness

Mayor Walsh encouraged residents to carry out random acts of kindness to mark a new tradition called ?One Boston Day.?

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On Marathon Monday, a group of survivors are hoping to mark the day with new memories.

Boston Bruins president Cam Neely answers a reporter's question a news conference in Boston, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The Bruins were eliminated from the NHL hockey playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Fluto Shinzawa | On Hockey

Peter Chiarelli?s ouster shows growing clout of Cam Neely

The 2015-16 Bruins and beyond will be built according to Neely?s vision and play in the manner he prefers.

04/15/15: Boston, MA: The Red Sox Dustin Pedroia reacts with a look of disbelief after what he thought was a two strike check swing was ruled a swing by the first base umpire, andhe was out on strikes in the bottom of the third inning. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Washington Nationals in an MLB regular season baseball game at Fenway Park. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section: sports topic: Red Sox-Nationals(1)

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Nationals rout Red Sox in series finale

Ian Desmond and Tyler Moore each hit homers to back Gio Gonzalez?s six-inning effort.

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The club?s 10 investors, including Red Sox president Larry Lucchino, said they would pay the full upfront cost of the project.

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At Wednesday?s meeting, the board approved the continuation of the T?s late-night subway and bus service.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/15/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/horowitz-087.jpg What?s in the House budget?

While there are some small funding increases, the biggest initiative is the effort to close the state?s $1.8 billion budget deficit.

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While Hillary Clinton was secretary of state, foreign donations sharply accelerated to an arm of her husband?s charitable works.

Study opens door to finding out how cancer evades treatment

Researchers are edging closer to knowing exactly how cancers will be able to survive a drug?s onslaught.

The Big Picture

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Opening Day at Fenway Park 2015

With sunny skies and mild temperatures the Red Sox kicked off Opening Day at Fenway Park against the Washington Nationals.