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Top Probation Dept. aides granted immunity

Two aides to ex-probation chief John J. O’Brien will testify against their former boss in exchange for immunity, a state prosecutor said.

No DL for David Ortiz

The Red Sox slugger does not have a torn or ruptured Achilles’ tendon after injuring it Monday, and is expected to be out around a week.

As temperatures rise, officials urge caution

Today’s soaring heat and high humidity create potentially dangerous conditions for some residents, forecasters say.

‘Whitey’ Bulger judge will not recuse himself

Lawyers for James “Whitey” Bulger had alleged that Judge Richard G. Stearns would have a conflict because the judge was once a federal prosecutor.

KO at the Shipyard offers a diverse menu, with Aussie pies a highlight.

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KO at the Shipyard opens in East Boston

The sister location to Sam Jackson’s KO Catering and Pies in South Boston serves the famed pies of his native Australia plus an expanded menu.

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Chef Todd English returns to Charlestown with revamped Olives

After a grease fire closed the restaurant for two years, English reopened the renovated restaurant in May with executive chef James Klewin at the helm.

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Mass. energy bill good for consumers, environment

The bill promises lower electricity costs, a stronger economy, and a cleaner environment, write First Wind CEO Paul Gaynor and Mass. ENE director Jeremy McDiarmid.

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Romney’s potential running mates

“Double Time” author Jane Roper and her husband, Alastair Moock, with their now 5-year-old twins, Clio (in yellow) and Elsa, at their Medford home.

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Mother of twins chronicles terror, joy of first three years

The parking garage in front of the New England Aquarium as seen from the Greenway in this June 2, 2010 file photo.

Paul McMorrow

How to make parking garages in Boston obsolete

Mass. General Hospital plans to celebrate its top ranking on Tuesday with Mayor Thomas Menino and a rolling rally

Mass. General named best hospital in US

Sean Cote as Guildenstern and Ron Lacey as Rosencrantz.

Stage Review

Apollinaire’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ is very much alive

Massachusetts-born painter Eric Aho depicts a collision of ice blocks on black water in “Ice Field.”

Art Review

Contemporary painters bring dynamism, drama to N.E. landscapes

Kevin Youkilis, left, caught up with ex-teammate David Ortiz before Monday’s game.

Bob Ryan

Kevin Youkilis deserves his comfortable spot

CD review | R&B

Frank Ocean, ‘Channel Orange’

G Force

TV veteran now portrays Dr. Ruth in Pittsfield

Adrian Walker

Revising Mitt Romney’s career at Bain

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Finding healing for the healers

Afjal Wahidi and other Northeastern students took part in a session last week on how to pitch an idea to business investors.

First 6 start-ups nurtured by Northeastern take flight

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Without a longer-term deal in place, Wes Welker will play the coming season under the franchise tag, a one-year contract for $9.515 million.

Wes Welker’s future uncertain after deadline passes

Welker will play the 2012 season on a one-year, $9.5 million deal. But next year, the receiver’s contract status could become unsettled again.

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“We caught so many right away,” said Rockport lobsterman Nathan Bolcome, resulting in a lower return in price.

Lobster prices plunge, to fishermen’s chagrin

This summer, as lobster prices have plunged in a saturated market, the succulent treat has increasingly become a bargain.

Columnists

The halo over the late Joe Paterno was removed on July 14 by artist Michael Pilato.

Joanna Weiss

Paterno supporters show human tendency to defend the indefensible

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Uncertainty on taxes has a high cost for US economy

Kevin Youkilis, left, caught up with ex-teammate David Ortiz before Monday’s game.

Bob Ryan

Kevin Youkilis deserves his comfortable spot

Boston Capital

A struggle for straight answers from Romney

Tech Lab Plus

Local app helps you navigate selling sites

JULIETTE KAYYEM

Women in combat are not a cause of sexual assault, but could be the cure

MIT’s Bill Aulet talked about CloudTop’s plans.

Innovation Economy

Entrepreneurs offer key factors to win investors

(From left) John Stockton, Chris Mullin, and Charles Barkley had a golden experience in Barcelona in 1992.

Bob Ryan

‘Dream Team’ book a must read for fans

Adrian Walker

Revising Mitt Romney’s career at Bain

Jeff Jacoby

Life sentence not ‘unusual’ for minors

Yvonne Abraham

East Boston shipyard has an ugly beauty

MIT’s Rehmi Post, Thad Starner, and Steve Mann with professor Alex Pentland, part of the Perceptual Computing Group.

INNOVATION ECONOMY

MIT ‘borgs’ still back wearable technology

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“I’ll have people with smartphones who will search online for prices as I’m talking to them,” said George Toma, president of George Washington Toma in Weymouth. “If a customer shows me a different price, at least we can talk about it. I can’t have that conversation if they leave and do it at home.”

Small electronics retailers stay focused on service

By emphasizing service over the lowest prices, independent electronics stores are appealing to consumers overwhelmed by the number of choices.

Politics

FILE - In this April 5, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas speaks at the University of California at Berkeley, Calif. Their candidate has given up on becoming president. But Ron Pauls supporters have been taking over state Republican conventions in places like Nevada and Maine, and now theyre planning to do the same in Iowa on Saturday June 16, 2012 as part of an effort to try to carry the Texas congressmans banner to the national convention in Florida this summer. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Paul calls on Romney to release more tax returns

In an interview, Ron Paul suggested Mitt Romney would benefit from a show of transparency.

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It is not known if the abuse claims will be used in the case against Zimmerman.

George Zimmerman accused of molestation

A Florida woman accused Zimmerman, the man charged in the killing of Trayvon Martin, of molesting her for more than a decade.

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MUSIC REVIEW

Conductor Andris Nelsons leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Festival Chorus on Sunday.

Tanglewood hits crescendo with anniversary gala, Latvian conductor’s debut

After a rather modest opening to its 75th season, Tanglewood shifted into high gear with a pair of concerts that stood out from the pack.

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Daily Dose

Can you really live longer by being less sedentary?

New research suggests that sitting fewer than three hours a day is associated with a gain of two years in life.

Magazine

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Jul 15, 2012

12 Bostonians Changing the World

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Jul 8, 2012

N.Y. vs. Boston: The endgame

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Jun 24, 2012

A West Falmouth home where sea meets sunset

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Jun 17, 2012

What if spanking works?

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