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Man sued Patriots TE over shooting in Fla., records show

A Connecticut man claimed Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who has been questioned in the death of a Dorchester man, shot him in the eye.

State approves lease for Fenway Center project

The approval marks a key agreement needed for the $500 million mixed-use development to move forward.

The trial of “Whitey” Bulger

In testifying, Martorano sought to avoid death penalty

John Martorano insisted he was a truthful man in testifying against James “Whitey” Bulger.

Brad Pitt (with Abigail Hargrove and Mireille Enos) battles zombies as a worried family man.

Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures

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Against steep odds, zombie epic ‘World War Z’ works

The surprise of the absorbing, frightening film starring Brad Pitt is that what sounds ridiculous on paper turns out be a gripper on the screen.

Bruins vs. Blackhawks | Game 4, 8 p.m.

Bruins winning battles in faceoff circle

The Bruins have won a NHL-best 56.1 percent of their faceoffs in the playoffs, and they have arguably the best draw man in the league in Patrice Bergeron.

Gomez on the trail six days out, Markey absent

US Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez attended a Boston fundraiser Wednesday afternoon, while Edward J. Markey did not have any public events scheduled.

ALBUM REVIEW

Kanye West takes sharp turn with ‘Yeezus’

West’s new album contains elements of punk, new wave, and drill music that at times sound purposely dissonant.

Opinion

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.

Globe exclusives

Several of the potential bidders appear to be counting on selling the Globe’s building on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester as part of their plan to buy the newspaper.

At least 8 bidders emerge for Globe

dining out

There’s no sizzle at Barrio Cantina

Gabriel Gomez, shown in Dedham Friday, has made a point of showing he’s campaigning for every vote.

Gomez embraces the personal

Edward J. Markey campaigned during the Haitian-American Unity Parade in Mattapan in May.

Markey looks to connect in person

Seeing rates edge up, Chris Donovan last week locked in a 30-year 4.75 percent fixed-rate loan on his South Boston investment property.

Rates edge up, spurring push to refinance

Food

New wave of restaurants in Fort Point

Point guard Kevin Sheppard on court (pictured) and with Elaheh (below) in “The Iran Job.’’

Movie Review

In ‘Iran Job,’ a hoop star in a foreign land

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, which sits on land leased from Harvard University.

Academy honorees included the chief

Michelle Downey tried on team caps at the New England Patriots Pro Shop in Foxborough earlier this month.

Strategy is crucial for selling NFL gear

The “Mad Men” characters Megan and Don Draper are played by Jessica Pare and Jon Hamm.

Casual marijuana use common on TV

G Cover

What to do when you see a seal

Singer Tim Armstrong (pictured performing in California) and Rancid played to a packed House of Blues Sunday.

Music Review

Rancid keeps it raw at House of Blues

Stanley Cup Final

Gregory Campbell played 47 seconds against the Penguins after suffering a broken leg.

Gregory Campbell’s leg broken, not his spirits

The Bruins forward, who broke his leg blocking a shot in the Eastern Conference Finals, remains an inspiration for his teammates.

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On Baseball

Andrew Bailey regrouped as Kelly Johnson rounded the bases with the game-tying home run Tuesday.

Andrew Bailey’s failure dents Red Sox’ big night

Bailey blew a 1-0 lead for the Red Sox Tuesday, part of a troubling trend because nothing can tear down a team quicker than a closer who can’t close out games.