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Troubles in paradise Rep. Tierney somehow missed

A review found that US Representative John F. Tierney had many chances to learn of the illegal actions by his wife’s brothers — and by her.

A congressman's family woes

US Rep. John F. Tierney is fending off charges that he knew about his in-laws' illegal gambling business.

Colorado suspect’s apartment was rigged to kill

Authorities began disarming the booby-trapped apartment of James Holmes, the man arrested in the deadly mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater.

Mass. couple recall scene at Colo. theater

Stephen and Katie Laferriere were supposed to be at the 12:01 a.m. showing in the Colorado theater where the gunman unleashed his assault, killing 12 people.

Opinion | Jeff Jacoby

How the marriage gap favors Obama

The decline of marriage may not be healthy for society. But it’s certainly proving a windfall for the Democratic Party.

Springfield a magnet for casino hopefuls

As many as four top-tier casino developers have informed Springfield officials that they would like to build a gambling resort in this struggling city on the Connecticut River.

The greenheads are especially nasty this year, thanks in part to the heat.

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Greenhead season plagues Mass. ocean towns

The big nasty flies with green eyes are out in force, biting at ankles and forcing beachgoers to cover their skin on sweltering hot days.

Kennedy’s sons at odds with his widow over institute

The late Senator Edward Kennedy’s two sons are growing increasingly convinced that Vicki Kennedy is mishandling the creation of the $71 million institute that bears his name.

Europe’s worries cast shadow on the Bay State

The European economic crisis is rattling confidence among Mass. businesses, which depend disproportionately on trans-Atlantic commerce.

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The New England Aquarium

The aquarium opened in the summer of 1969 and was part of the waterfront urban renewal plan that transformed Central Wharf.

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Michael Angelakos and Passion Pit returned to Boston in June for a performance at the Bank of America Pavilion.

Boston’s Passion Pit grapples with rising pressures

If you want to make a deal this year, you’d better get out in front because if you want a Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza (above), or Francisco Liriano, there are likely 8-10 teams with which you’re competing.

Sunday Baseball Notes

MLB trades may involve sticker shock

Opinion | TOM KEANE

The quiet hospital

The first player from Merrimack College’s relatively young football program to get a shot in the NFL, Shawn Loiseau feels he is in a familiar position.

Sunday Football Notes

Shawn Loiseau determined to make it in Texas

Noah Parets of Sharon rehearsing for “Billy Elliot’’ at Chelsea Studios in New York City. “I can identify with how [Billy] felt about possibly losing the chance to dance,” he says.

Noah Parets of Sharon dances in ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’

Jim Graczyk battles a fish with guide D.J. Shinduke ready with a net. Graczyk’s late son, Jeremy, had loved fishing.

Travel

Fishing, remembering on an island off British Columbia

Ebizo Ichikawa in “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai.” Takashi Miike’s 3-D remake of Masaki Kobayashi’s “Harakiri” opens at the Brattle on Friday.

Movies

6 ways to watch the samurai

Connections

You’ve got mail — and it’s insane

travel

Cycling on a ‘Cape Cod Pilgrimage’

ideas

Lost events of the Olympics

One of Lassen park’s many volcanic domes.

Travel | The list

Five uncrowded national parks

Lila Hempel-Edgers rode her bicycle on the Bruce Freeman Bike Trail.

Bring the Family

Blazing another bike trail

Sports

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Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 3

Aaron Cook (2-3) took a 3-1 lead into the sixth, but surrendered home runs in the sixth and seventh innings as the Blue Jays rallied.

Blue Jays rally to sink Aaron Cook, Red Sox

Cook took a 3-1 lead into the sixth inning, but surrendered home runs in the sixth and seventh, and the Sox lost, 7-3.

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Anaële Abescat participated in the Peace Games, an activity offered by Project Common Bond.

Project Common Bond helps heal victims of violence

A nine-day camp at the Governor's Academy in Newbury helps young adults from all over the world cope with acts of violence and creates a support network.