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Defense unable to generate sympathy for a terrorist

In what may have been pivotal in the decision, the jury rejected the defense contention that Tsarnaev was remorseful.

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his defense attorney Judy Clarke (R) are shown in a courtroom sketch after he is sentenced at the federal courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts May 15, 2015. The jury in the Boston Marathon bombing trial on Friday sentenced Tsarnaev to death for helping to carry out the 2013 attack that killed three people and injured 264. REUTERS/Jane Flavell Collins NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

KEVIN CULLEN

After what jurors saw, no simple choice

The jury wasn?t dealing with this in the abstract. It was in front of them, day after day, for two months.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev gets ultimate penalty

Jurors sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death, rejecting the defense?s argument that he was simply a follower of his older brother.

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Romney and the former heavyweight champion squared off Friday at a charity fight night.

Patrons gathered outside T.T. the Bear?s Place in Cambridge on Friday night.

Cambridge mainstay T.T. the Bear?s Place to close in July

T.T.?s landlord says the legendary rock club?s owner informed him that the venue is shutting down.

Spring rolls into Telluride, Colo., by Memorial Day, in time for MountainFilm,

Move over winter, it?s Mountainfilm time

Mountainfilm is a four-day festival of independent films, talks, art exhibitions, and book signings in Telluride, Colorado.

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Snacking may be the result of reduced brain activity in response to food in the evening as compared to the morning.

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Stephen Ziska is with his family in New York, college and police officials said.

US forces kill ISIS commander in Syria raid

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said US forces killed Abu Sayyaf and captured his wife in a raid in eastern Syria.

3 people shot overnight in Lynn

Two victims were transported to Mass. General, and police do not have a suspect in custody.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/16/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/200_mohammed_morsi.jpg Ousted Egyptian president Morsi sentenced to death

Mohammed Morsi was sentenced for his role in a mass prison break that took place during the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.

Warren spoke at an American Prospect forum on the role of journalism in progressive politic on Wednesday.

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How Warren gained influence and avoided ?fringe? label

Much of Elizabeth Warren?s power stems from her deep understanding and relentless focus on fiscal issues.

Charles Stith (left) said Boston University does not do enough to attract or support black students and faculty.

BU is accused of bias against blacks

The founder of BU?s African Presidential Center said plans to close the facility reflect broader racial discrimination at the school.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/05/16/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/200b_kevin_colleran.jpg Near-death experience inspires new vision

Kevin Colleran, an early Facebook staffer, nearly died in a February crash. Now he finds that life is sweeter.

Claire Boine, a participant in the simulations program organized by the Humanitarian Academy at Harvard University, works with others during a land mine drill at Harold Parker State Forest in Andover.

Mark Lorenz for the Boston Globe

Harvard program tests students in crisis situations

The Harvard University Humanitarian Academy?s culminating event had students responding to a fictitious situation in ?Worani.?

Marathon trial podcast

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This interactive timeline highlights trial coverage and a podcast featuring Globe columnist Kevin Cullen and WBUR reporter David Boeri.

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Federal death sentences lead to endless legal appeals, which will afford Tsarnaev a platform for years to come.

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