Is The Country Club too exclusive even for Brady?

The Country Club, in Brookline, is considered one of the premier golf courses in the world.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen reportedly want to join the 133-year-old institution, which prizes privacy and discretion.

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The judge rejected a defense request that she overturn Aaron Hernandez?s convictions in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd.

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Creditors have fiercely opposed the referendum, and it is unclear what would happen if voters reject the proposals.

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An optimistic man from Britain has started a crowdfunding campaign with one heck of a stretch goal.

Column on race by Berkshires official sparks debate

The inflammatory column penned by a local Republican official ? and a newspaper?s decision to print it ? has created an uproar.

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President Obama heralded a ??new chapter?? in relations after a half-century of hostility.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo surveryed a manhole near the prison in Dannemora, N.Y., with other officials.

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Killers practiced escape before breakout from N.Y. prison

David Sweat and Richard Matt apparently conducted a dry run of the breakout the night before they fled.

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The fire occurred as federal authorities also investigate a series of blazes at black churches in several Southern states.

Boston Bruins President Cam Neely speaks during an NHL hockey news conference in Boston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, regarding the club's decision to fire general manager Peter Chiarelli, days after missing the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Cam Neely says Bruins wanted Dougie Hamilton to return

The Bruins made three contract offers to the defenseman before trading him to the Flames, the Bruins president said.

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From bars to offices to urban farms, old shipping containers are being customized to take advantage of their ?cool? factor.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/01/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Capture-8864.JPG After tornado warning, storms move off Cape Cod

The National Weather Service called off a tornado warning in southwestern Barnstable County at 9:30 a.m.

Danielle Vollmar (far left) with Amanda Guerra at Legal Harborside, where Vollmar asked Guerra to be in her wedding.

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The latest wedding trend? Bridesmaid proposals

The modest phone call or simple, heartfelt request has become passe in the world of weddings.

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Clinton?s Thursday trip to the gay-friendly town for a fund-raiser was planned months ago, but just became extremely well timed.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/01/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/2015-07-01T011301Z_1942909002_GF10000145124_RTRMADP_3_USA-ELECTION-TRUMP.jpg Macy?s dumps Trump clothing line in response to comments

The fallout from the real estate mogul?s remarks about Mexican immigrants continues.

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The actor and comedian denounced a new law requiring most children be vaccinated on Twitter.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/01/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/phone-big-8837--90x90.jpg Heading to N.H. over Fourth of July weekend? Put the phone down

New Hampshire is now the 15th state to bar drivers from using hand-held cellphones while driving.

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Prepare a charcoal grill or turn a gas grill on for these long-weekend meals.

Shirley Leung

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The new plan is a start, but a lot will ride on the insurance the group buys for unexpected costs.

Ground Game

Video

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/06/30/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/christie--90x90.jpg Conversations with the 2016 presidential hopefuls

The Globe?s James Pindell sits down with presidential candidates and hopefuls to discuss the race.

Opinion

Barack Obama

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Congressional leaders should call a vote to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank, President Obama writes in an op-ed for The Boston Globe.

The Big Picture

Tourists snorkel near a turtle as it looks for food amongst the coral in the lagoon at Lady Elliot Island north-east of the town of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, June 9.

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The Big Picture

Great Barrier Reef at risk

Some coral has been badly damaged and animal species, including dugong and large green turtles, are threatened.