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Freed hostages return to Boston

The two Massachusetts residents kidnapped in Egypt earlier this month landed at Logan airport, capping a religious trip to the Middle East that turned into a harrowing ordeal.

Suspected Colo. shooter applied to join gun range

James Holmes never became a member of the gun range because of his behavior and a ‘‘bizarre’’ message on his voice mail greeting, the range’s owner said.

Ernie Els wins stunning British Open

Els won his second Open after Adam Scott bogeyed the last four holes in a historic meltdown amid windy conditions that also saw Tiger Woods falter.

NCAA to issue sanctions against Penn State

The NCAA announced Sunday that it will levy ‘‘corrective and punitive measures’’ against Penn State in the wake of a child sex-abuse scandal.

Red Sox starter Jon Lester walked to the dugout after being pulled in the fifth inning.

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Blue Jays 15, Red Sox 7

Red Sox can’t overcome Lester’s shaky start

Jon Lester was booed off the mound after giving up a career-worst 11 runs as the Red Sox were swept by the Blue Jays and fell back to .500 and last place in the AL East.

London ready to complete Olympic triple play

This week, when London becomes the only city to stage the Games three times, it will have spent nearly $17 billion amid the country’s worst recession in a century.

movies

Looking back on 1972’s sizzling summer of film

Obviously, any year that saw the release of “The Godfather” deserves an honored place in movie history.

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You’ve got mail — and it’s insane

An outspoken author discovers that if you publish your e-mail address online, readers will bring the craziness.

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The complete print edition, in its exact layout. Browse the print edition page by page, including stories and ads.

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From the archives | photos

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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“We will scrutinize, looking for the most viable economic development at the most viable location, and that’s the horse that we will ride to the voters and to the Gaming Commission,” said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno.

Springfield a magnet for casino hopefuls

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

Greenhead season plagues Mass. ocean towns

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

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

travel

Cycling on a ‘Cape Cod Pilgrimage’

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Lost events of the Olympics

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

Globe magazine | Connections

You’ve got mail — and it’s insane

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’

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

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Bradley Wiggins of Britain celebrated his overall victory in the Tour de France.

Wiggins is 1st British cyclist to win Tour de France

Bradley Wiggins secured his win with a dominating performance in Saturday’s final time trial to extend his already commanding lead.

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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.