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Brady must serve ?Deflategate? suspension, appeals court rules

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady faces reporters before a scheduled NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady reportedly has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Patriots. The deal will significantly lessen Brady's salary cap hit for 2016, which would have been about $15 million. He was due to make $9 million next season and $10 million in 2017. Brady, 38, has often redone his contract to help the Patriots' cap situation. He has said he plans to play well into his 40s. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) — AP

An appeals court has ruled Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a 4-game ?Deflategate? suspension.

There?s more than one seal in the Charles, officials say

The verdict is in: It?s not just one seal. It?s at least two, according to experts from the New England Aquarium.

Campaign 2016

Ground Game

Cruz-Kasich deal just means they will lose by less

The move is not only too little, too late, it plays right into Donald Trump?s hands.

Isaiah Thomas?s sons steal show at postgame press conference

The Celtics guard?s boys were more than happy to give reporters a few choice quotes late Sunday night.

Former Patriots player Ron Brace dies at 29

?It is difficult to believe that someone so young and in the prime of his life is no longer with us,? the Patriots said in a statement.

Apr 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) reacts and Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports — USA Today Sports

Alex Speier

What?s behind the struggles of Craig Kimbrel?

The Red Sox? closer is still throwing smoke, but has now had three poor outings in 10 appearances.

Barnstable bans drones from beaches

In a move that town officials say will protect the privacy and safety of beachgoers, the town of Barnstable has banned drones from flying over its beaches.

High lead levels found in fountains at two Boston schools

The findings came during annual tests of water quality at 38 city schools that have functioning water fountains.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh spoke with members of the media after attending the Boy Scouts of America Urban Scouting breakfast at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel on Monday morning. — Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Walsh says he won?t be indicted in labor probe

An investigation into allegations of strong-arm tactics by unions has brought scrutiny to City Hall.

Is your local library a bestseller?

In terms of circulation, some Massachusetts libraries are bestsellers. For others, it?s a totally different story.

Revenue up, tickets down after city introduces parking app

The introduction of ParkBoston sparked a civic triumph not quite as grand as a sports championship but certainly more durable.

Emerson president responds to proposed logo criticism

President Lee Pelton said a photograph of the logo shared online by a student was an unfair representation of the new emblem.

Cleveland settles lawsuit over Tamir Rice shooting for $6m

The city has reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice.

Six developers vying to build hotel on Summer Street in South Boston

The Massachusetts Port Authority has received six bids for its hotel project on Summer Street across from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Toddler killed by ambulance is identified

Isabella Wu, 2, was struck and killed Saturday outside her family?s apartment building near Tufts Medical Center.

Gannett bids for LA Times publisher Tribune

Newspaper publisher Gannett said Monday that it wants to buy rival Tribune Publishing for more than $388 million.

What would a third Conn. casino mean for Mass.?

Without action, Conn. proponents say, the state will see even more gambling business siphoned away.

Opinion & Ideas

RENÉE LOTH

Legalized marijuana is too much, too soon

Before we embark on a cannabis-infused bender, maybe we should just take a breath.

Ground Game

Cruz-Kasich deal just means they will lose by less

The move is not only too little, too late, it plays right into Donald Trump?s hands.

The Big Picture

Earth Day 2016

Earth Day was marked today for the 46th time worldwide to remember and appreciate the Earth?s environment as well our roles within it.

Life sciences

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said no government official had contacted him about any investigation related to his time as head of the Boston Building Trades.

Mayor Walsh is drawn into federal labor probe

The Food & Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md.

The lure of a Boston Latin diploma sustains many middle-class families through the years they might otherwise flee the uneven urban school system for suburban pastures.

Is Boston Latin becoming a school apart?

Beyoncé?s new album was unveiled Saturday during a one-hour special on HBO.

Beyoncé debuts new album ?Lemonade?

A Frrench police officer wears a body-worn camera.

City to hold hearings on body camera pilot program

State lawmakers are due to debate a ban on tobacco sales to people under 21 this week.

Mass. bill would ban tobacco sales to those under 21

Watertown bow maker practices musical alchemy

Kevin Cullen

Tracking the gun that killed Sean Collier

David Pastrnak was put on the fast track, but he still has issues slowing him down.

FLUTO SHINZAWA | SUNDAY HOCKEY NOTES

One last look at a disappointing Bruins season

Housing in Boston may be expensive, but the city is only 15th on a list of the priciest rents in global cities.

Boston housing prices are rising, but city?s not in the top 10

Maine voter Michael Hein held a sign expressing his desire to see Maine Governor Paul LePage chosen to run as a vice presidential nominee with Donald Trump in the presidential election.

Yvonne Abraham

Trumpism?s cruelty

Prince performing at the Worcester Centrum in 1988.

Prince could also be classy(ish) and deep, and these lyrics prove it

Sports

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Celtics players began to celebrate late in overtime after Isaiah Thomas?s 3-pointer sealed the victory.

Christoper L. Gasper

Give the Celtics an A for (team) effort

In a superstar-driven league, Brad Stevens?s squad keeps getting contributions from everyone.

Metro

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Above: The entrance to The Commons in Lincoln, an assisted living facility.

Assisted living facilities push to add medical services

Mass. currently doesn?t allow health care services at the facilities, although residents can enlist visiting nurses.

Politics

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Erica Smegielski (left) applauded Hillary Clinton as she led a discussion on gun violence prevention with survivors of Sandy Hook victims in Hartford.

Democratic primary focuses attention on Sandy Hook

The recent focus on gun control has brought with it some raw emotions and sad memories.

Columnists

Alex Beam

Circus elephants are a thing of the past

RENÉE LOTH

Legalized marijuana is too much, too soon

Isaiah Thomas was lucky to avoid being suspended for Game 4.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Celtics caught a break with no Isaiah suspension

JEFF JACOBY

Let the patient pay the piper

Artist Han Seok Hyun of Seoul, Korea, works on his sculpture 'Supernatural' made up of green mass produced products from Korea and Boston, as part of a contemporary exhibition 'Megacities Asia' at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

DANTE RAMOS

Where creativity flourishes on a vast scale

The startup Krash billed its communal housing facilities as ?immersive co-living? for entrepreneurs and recent graduates, and charged about $1,600 a month for a private bedroom.

scott kirsner | innovation economy

Living in a pantry for $300 a month

Billie Jean King (left) is Kevin Paul Dupont?s choice for a sports star to be on the $10 bill.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT I ON SECOND THOUGHT

Put athletes on cash, then we?d really have moneyball