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Hit man back on the stand

The defense is continuing its cross-examination of witness John Martorano, who has implicated “Whitey” Bulger in several murders.

Roger Wheeler had just climbed into this car outside a Tulsa country club when he was fatally shot by John Martorano.

Deal for Martorano’s testimony defended

John Martorano, who has admitted to killing 20 people, served only 12 years in prison.

A street-level view of a proposed 52-story residential tower at Copley Place.

Elkus Manfredi Architects/ Simon Property Group

Proposed Copley tower plan includes 224 more homes

A developer now wants to build 433 apartments and 109 condominiums in the $500 million, 52-story Copley Place skyscraper.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel looked on as PresidentObama waved to the crowd after giving a speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

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In Berlin, Obama renews call for nuclear reductions

Speaking at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, President Obama called for a reduction in US and Russian nuclear stockpiles.

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Hamid Karzai said he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the US steps out of the negotiations.

Police surrounded the North Attleborough home.

Police search home of Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez

State and local police descended on the North Attleborough home of the Patriots tight end, one day after a body was found in an industrial yard in town.

JEFF JACOBY

Two pandering poseurs at Senate debate

Candidates asking to be entrusted with senatorial authority ought to be willing to think and speak more seriously than Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

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The Rolling Stones concerts at TD Garden last week elicited a feeling that an era that has defined early and middle adulthood for many people is coming to a close.

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Red Sox 5-1 | Red Sox 3-1

Jonny Gomes was at the center of a Red Sox celebration after his two-run walk-off homer.

Red Sox sweep Rays in doubleheader

Jonny Gomes hit a walkoff home run to cap the sweep, which came after two strong starting performances by Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront.