In Springfield, parishioners grapple with an unspeakable horror

Parishioners and clergy at Springfield churches reflected Sunday on reports that three dead bodies had been found at a home in their community.

Senator Robert F. Kennedy, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd, campaigned in Philadelphia in April 1968.

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Analysis

50 years after his death, RFK is seen as emblem of hope

A half-century after his killing, Robert Francis Kennedy seems oddly alive. His ideas and legacy remain fresh, vibrant, unsettling, and challenging.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and current lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks to members of the media during a White House Sports and Fitness Day at the South Lawn of the White House May 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. President Trump hosted the event to encourage children to participate in sports and make youth sports more accessible to economically disadvantaged students. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Giuliani says Trump and his legal team will fight any subpoena

Rudy Giuliani, President Trump?s attorney, said Sunday that lawyers would battle any attempt by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to subpoena the president.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/05/12/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/05957056.jpg FBI agent does a backflip in a club, drops his gun and accidentally shoots someone, police say

As he was about to land his backflip, a gun flew out from his holster at the back of his pants. He landed and as he picked up his gun from the floor, it fired.

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An 8-year-old Pomeranian dog that was flying from Phoenix to Newark, N.J., was found dead during a layover.

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The suspect, Carol Sharrow of Sanford, has multiple drunk driving convictions. Police would not say if alcohol was involved in this incident.

Starbucks recently closed its approximately 8,000 US stores for a day of anti-bias training for employees.

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Boston businesses taking steps to ensure a ?Starbucks incident? won?t happen here

Starbucks? anti-bias training has prompted a moment of self-reflection among local businesses owners.

18-year-old Worcester man dies while swimming in Lake Chaubunagungamaug in Webster

A day of revelry took a tragic turn when a recent high school graduate died while swimming in Lake Chaubunagungamaug in Webster Saturday.

Boston, MA--6/3/2018-- Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh marched in the procession during the Boston Police Department's annual Mass and ecumenical service to honor the memory of officers who passed away in the past year. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: 04cops Reporter:

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Boston police ceremony promises members ?would never, ever be forgotten?

For families of Boston police members who died in the past year, there was a message in a Sunday morning service dedicated to their memory: Their loved ones? sacrifices won?t be forgotten.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/966634472.jpg Jimmy Fallon to Parkland students: ?Don?t let anything stop you?

The senior class from the Florida high school where a gunman killed 17 people in February received diplomas Sunday and heard from commencement speaker Jimmy Fallon.

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More than 16,000 people from 74 countries are expected for the 2018 BIO convention, last held in Boston in 2012.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/PQPFStormTotalQPFWeb1-16593.jpg After a sunny Sunday, rain is expected on Monday and Tuesday

A cold, rainy day is on tap for Monday, which may see more than an inch of precipitation, with more rain expected Tuesday.

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E-mails exchanged between a charity official and one of the organization?s critics said the group spent just 7 percent of cash donations on food in 2016.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rob Gronkowski is a ?full go? for Patriots? mandatory minicamp

The tight end, speaking at a charity function Sunday, said he is looking forward to minicamp.

TARA SULLIVAN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/06/03/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/966118564.jpg Serena Williams is a superhero

The verdict here says Williams has won the French Open just by being out there, to someday show little Olympia what her mom was able to do after she was born.

Shia LaBeouf (left) and Sverrir Gudnason star in ?Borg vs. McEnroe.?

Ty Burr

A guide to on-demand treasures

Video On Demand movie recommendations to get you through the first half of summer.

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The location of the dining event known as ??Diner en Blanc,?? or ??Dinner in White,?? was revealed to participants in a series of text messages up until the last minute.

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A Marlborough High teacher discovered an old-school solution to a modern distraction.

A couple on a first date at a Cambridge establishment.

MICHELLE SINGLETARY | THE COLOR OF MONEY

Who should foot the bill on the first date?

It can make for some very awkward moments.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Love Letters Podcast

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Meredith Goldstein explores how to move on when a relationship ends.

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As Boston?s Pride Week begins, a new biography depicts the life and activism of Harvey Milk.

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Real Estate

When the landlord tries to break up with you

NEW YORK ? This winter, Eugenia Forteza and Mimi Klipstine faced a common inconvenience for those living in apartment shares: a departing roommate. ?We were like, ?Oh, that?s a pain.

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As the spring house hunt gets underway and National College Decision Day nears, thoughts are turning to campus housing.

The Big Picture

Vonshika Adapa, 5, of Shrewsbury, got all dressed up to walk through tjhe Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Johnston, R.I. More than 600,000 tulip bulbs were planted there last October.

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Vonshika Adapa, 5, of Shrewsbury, got all dressed up to walk through tjhe Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Johnston, R.I. More than 600,000 tulip bulbs were planted there last October.

Timandi McFall, 11, of the St. John Paul II Catholic Academy, was among hundreds of volunteers who placed flags on Boston Common for Memorial Day.

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Timandi McFall, 11, of St. John Paul II Catholic Academy, was among hundreds of volunteers who placed flags on Boston Common for Memorial Day.

Korean War veteran Bob J. Tracey, of Lexington salutes during a Memorial Day ceremony after laying a wreath to honor those who served in the Vietnam War.

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Korean War veteran Bob J. Tracey, of Lexington salutes during a Memorial Day ceremony after laying a wreath to honor those who served in the Vietnam War.

Angelania Vil, 3, sits on her mother Nastassia?s lap and plays with her tassel as she waits for her early-education degree from Mass Boston during commencement at TD Garden.

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Angelania Vil, 3, sits on her mother Nastassia?s lap and plays with her tassel as she waits for her early-education degree from UMass Boston during commencement at TD Garden.

A lone participant walks the red carpet during the Boston College commencement at Alumni Stadium.

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A lone participant walks the red carpet during the Boston College commencement at Alumni Stadium.

Designer Nahdra Ra Kiros (right) and model Katrina Jackson cheer on other designers and models at Open Runway, an annual free fashion show in Downtown Crossing that showcases local designers.

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Designer Nahdra Ra Kiros (right) and model Katrina Jackson cheer on other designers and models at Open Runway, an annual free fashion show in Downtown Crossing that showcases local designers.

Jakaelie Castillo-Frias, a second-grader at Blackstone Innovation School, dances for the crowd during the ?Celebrate Our Future? student talent show at the State House.

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Jakaelie Castillo-Frias, a second-grader at Blackstone Innovation School, dances for the crowd during the ?Celebrate Our Future? student talent show at the State House.

Inside the clock tower of the Marriott Custom House, a peregrine falcon chick waits to be inspected and banded.

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Inside the clock tower of the Marriott Custom House in Boston, a peregrine falcon chick waits to be inspected and banded.

Fans Lauren McArthur and Kyle Benor (right) cheer as the band Alvvays performs at the Boston Calling music festival.

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Fans Lauren McArthur and Kyle Benor (right) cheer as the band Alvvays performs at the Boston Calling Music Festival.

Tyler the Creator (Tyler Gregory Okonma) performs during the Boston Calling music festival in Allston.

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Tyler the Creator (Tyler Gregory Okonma) performs during Boston Calling music in Allston.

Jonathan Krygowski, 4, of Westford, blows the whistle as he leads the Duckling Day Parade, dressed as Michael from the children?s story ?Make Way for Ducklings.?

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Jonathan Krygowski, 4, of Westford, blows the whistle as he leads the Duckling Day Parade, dressed as Michael from the children?s story ?Make Way for Ducklings.?

Lemina Cisse, who is from Mauritania, laughs as she fixed her head covering while posing for a picture upon becoming a US citizen. The naturalization ceremony was held at the Museum of Fine Arts.

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Lemina Cisse, who is from Mauritania, laughs as she fixes her head covering while posing for a picture upon becoming a US citizen. The naturalization ceremony was held at the Museum of Fine Arts.

As she talks to her father on the phone, 18-year-old Taya Henderson is kissed by her mother, Ebony. Autasia Fuentes (left) was Henderson?s Madison Park High School tteammate, and they prepared a winning meal in a cooking contest.

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As she talks to her father on the phone, 18-year-old Taya Henderson is kissed by her mother, Ebony. Autasia Fuentes (left) was Henderson?s Madison Park High School teammate, and they prepared a winning meal in a cooking contest.

The Bus Stop Pub owner Joyce Hynd gets a goodbye hug from longtime customer Mark Lydon. The Allston bar, is closing after 38 years.

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The Bus Stop Pub owner Joyce Hynd gets a goodbye hug from longtime customer Mark Lydon. The Allston bar is closing after 38 years.

The Rev. Joseph Smyth, 89, prays in the chapel at the Regina Cleri residence for retired priests in Boston.. A stained- glass window depicting Pope Pius forms the backdrop.

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The Rev. Joseph Smyth, 89, prays in the chapel at the Regina Cleri residence for retired priests in Boston. A stained- glass window depicting Pope Pius forms the backdrop.

Robert Gardner, 73, works at the National Cemetery in Bourne, where he has helped bury thousands of veterans and their family members . He stands outside the pavilion where a service was held for Air Force veteran Laurence Phillips.

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Robert Gardner, 73, works at the National Cemetery in Bourne, where he has helped bury thousands of veterans and their family members. He stands outside the pavilion where a service was held for Air Force veteran Laurence Phillips.

A group of students from Medway High School sit in front of a target?s house, waiting for their fellow student to come outside so they can soak him, in a senior tradition.

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A group of students from Medway High School sit in front of a target?s house, waiting for their fellow student to come outside so they can soak him, in a senior tradition.

In early morning fog, a sailboat makes its way off Cape Cod.

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In early morning fog, a sailboat makes its way off Cape Cod.

Rachel Connolly gets stretched out by Alycia Markowski at dawn. Runners in the 36-hour Ruck4HIT relay ran through all 15 Cape Cod towns wearing rucksacks. The $115,000 raised will help support Heroes In Transition, a Mashpee nonprofit group.

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Rachel Connolly gets stretched out by Alycia Markowski at dawn. Runners in the 36-hour Ruck4HIT relay ran through all 15 Cape Cod towns wearing rucksacks. The $115,000 raised will help support Heroes In Transition, a Mashpee nonprofit group that helps veterans.

While holding her 7-week-old daughter Leah, Rebecca Zanconato of Sutton listens to the first speaker at the Rally to Improve Birth, held in Copley Square to address the ?broken maternity-care system.

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While holding her 7-week-old daughter Leah, Rebecca Zanconato of Sutton listens to the first speaker at the Rally to Improve Birth, held in Copley Square to address the ?broken maternity-care system.?

A sunset at Wollaston Beach in Quincy.

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A sunset at Wollaston Beach in Quincy.

Professional wrestler Sierra Cardenas throws a cross body slam on wrestler Liz Bea. In honor of Cinco De Mayo, a taco festival was held on Boston City Hall Ptlaza, along with a full day of wrestling.

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Professional wrestler Sierra Cardenas throws a cross body slam on wrestler Liz Bea. In honor of Cinco De Mayo, a taco festival was held on Boston City Hall Plaza, along with a full day of wrestling.

Jax Iodice, 3, sister Lucy, 22 months, and their mom, Leah, check out MegaLoop Bubble, a popular new toy, at Buttonwood Books and Toys in Cohasset.

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Jax Iodice, 3, his sister Lucy, 22 months, and their mom, Leah, check out MegaLoop Bubble, a popular new toy, at Buttonwood Books and Toys in Cohasset.

Boston animal control officer Anthony Fabiano carries Romeo to its mobile nest for the swan?s return to the Boston Public Garden, after wintering at the Franklin Park Zoo.

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Boston animal control officer Anthony Fabiano carries Romeo to its mobile nest for the swan?s return to the Boston Public Garden, after wintering at the Franklin Park Zoo.

Sang Lee of Somerville rides his motorcycle down Boylston Street in the Back Bay with his dog, Mango, holding on in a backpack.

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Sang Lee of Somerville rides his motorcycle down Boylston Street in the Back Bay with his dog, Mango, holding on in a backpack.

.Nearly 400 fighting roosters were rescued from a Northampton property late last week and brought to the MSPCA-Nevins Farm in Methuen.

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Nearly 400 fighting roosters were rescued from a Northampton property late last week and brought to the MSPCA-Nevins Farm in Methuen.

A water lily blooms in Ward?s Pond in Jamaica Plain.

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A water lily blooms on Ward?s Pond in Jamaica Plain.

A couple found a green spot to relax and enjoy the sun in Boston?s Seaport District.:

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A couple found a green spot to relax and enjoy the sun in Boston?s Seaport District.

Connor Biscan, 12, walks the beach at Silver Lake in Wilmington with his alien balloon while visiting with his family.

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Connor Biscan, 12, walks the beach at Silver Lake in Wilmington with his alien balloon while visiting with his family.

The fountain at Post Offce Square Park in Boston gets a test run with the aid of plumber Jonathan Pizarro, who was cleaning the nozzles.

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The fountain at Post Offce Square Park in Boston gets a test run with the aid of plumber Jonathan Pizarro, who was cleaning the nozzles.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a save on a close shot by J.T. Miller of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Bruin Adam McQuaid closes in.

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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a save on a close shot by J.T. Miller of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Bruin Adam McQuaid closes in.

Their season over, Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and left wing Brad Marchand (63) stand dejectedly as they prepare to shake hands with Tampa players at Amalie Arena in Tampa.

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Their season over, Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and left wing Brad Marchand (63) stand dejectedly as they prepare to shake hands with Tampa players at Amalie Arena in Tampa.

Needham?s Grace Kelley is cross-checked across the face by Westwood?s Sarah Roycroft,, but Needham won the lacrosse match, 14-6.

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Needham?s Grace Kelley is cross-checked across the face by Westwood?s Sarah Roycroft, but Needham won the lacrosse match, 14-6.

Jair Ayalas of South Boston High School takes a moment to pray before participating in the boy?s mile at the Boston City League Track and Field Championship at White Stadium.

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Jair Ayalas of South Boston High School takes a moment to pray before participating in the boys? mile at the Boston City League Track and Field Championship at White Stadium in Franklin Park.

Boston Latin Academy players celebrate their victory over East Boston in the city softball championship, played at Wentworth University?s Sweeney Field.

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Boston Latin Academy players celebrate their victory over East Boston in the city softball championship, played at Wentworth University?s Sweeney Field.

Mookie Betts runs to his position in right field as a brilliant sunset forms the backdrop at Fenway Park.

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Mookie Betts runs to his position in right field as a brilliant sunset forms the backdrop at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts celebrates after he and left fielder Andrew Benintendi hit back to back home runs during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

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Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts celebrates after he and left fielder Andrew Benintendi hit back to back home runs during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

Bill Lee flips his bat after striking out during the the Red Sox alumni game.

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Bill Lee flips his bat after striking out during the the Red Sox alumni game.

The Boston Celtics? Terry Rozier leaps to try to block a pass from the 76ers Joel Embiid,during action at TD Garden in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series.

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The Boston Celtics? Terry Rozier leaps to try to block a pass from the 76ers Joel Embiid, during action at TD Garden in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series.

Al Horford (42) starts the celebration after the Boston Celtics? 114-112 playoff victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Al Horford (42) starts the celebration after the Boston Celtics? 114-112 playoff victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers eyes his next movew as he is guarded by the Celtics? Jaylen Brown (7) in the fourth quarter of a game in Cleveland.

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LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers eyes his next move as he is guarded by the Celtics? Jaylen Brown in the fourth quarter of a game in Cleveland.

Jayson Tatum makes a fast break layup, beating Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James and George Hil,l during an Eastern Conference Finals playoff game at TD Garden.

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Jayson Tatum makes a fast break layup, beating Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James and George Hill during an Eastern Conference Finals playoff game at TD Garden.

The Celtics? Aron Baynes (right) gets up close and personal with the Cavaliers? LeBron James on a second-half drive to the hoop during a game in Cleveland..

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The Celtics? Aron Baynes (right) gets up close and personal with the Cavaliers? LeBron James on a second-half drive to the hoop during a game in Cleveland.

The Celtics? Marcus Morris howls with delight after the Cavaliers? Tristan Thompson was called for a foul when they both ended up on the floor on a second-half drive to the basket.

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The Celtics? Marcus Morris howls with delight after the Cavaliers? Tristan Thompson was called for a foul when they both ended up on the floor on a second-half drive to the basket.

LeBron James reacts after hitting a three pointer late in the game to give Cleveland a 107-96 lead, on their way to a 109-99 victory in Cleveland.

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LeBron James reacts after hitting a three pointer late in the game to give Cleveland a 107-96 lead, on their way to a 109-99 victory in Cleveland.

As the final seconds tick off in the seventh-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics Al Horford, Marcus Smart, and Jayson Tatum are pictured, with head coach Brad Stevens in the backrounds at TD Garden.

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As the final seconds tick off in the seventh-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics Al Horford, Marcus Smart, and Jayson Tatum are pictured, with head coach Brad Stevens in the backround at TD Garden.

Globe staff photos of the month, May 2018

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