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Decision expected today on Bulger testimony

As the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger nears its end, a key question will finally be answered Friday: Will the 83-year-old gangster testify on his own behalf?

Kevin Cullen

Time for an explanation

Does Whitey Bulger really think a photo of him yukking it up with pedophile priest Fred Ryan make him seem less reprehensible?

Red Sox 8, Mariners 7

Red Sox storm back in ninth to stun Seattle Mariners

The Red Sox erased a five-run deficit for their 11th walkoff win this season, and second in as many games.

Police commissioner ‘certain’ suspect involved in brutal death

After an anguished week of intense investigation following Amy Lord’s brutal killing, authorities said Thursday that Edwin J. Alemany would be charged in her death.

Sheriff defends procedures after prisoner shoots deputy

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian said that the suspect was restrained using handcuffs, a waist chain, and leg chains while in transit to a Boston medical facility.

RaythEON

For the latest in radar, Raytheon built a balloon

To protect Washington from attack, the Army didn’t turn to some cutting-edge technology — instead, it opted for something out of the 18th century.

If it’s in a Senate hallway, Elizabeth Warren rarely answers

Since entering the Senate in January, Warren has been one of the few who bucks the institution’s tradition of engaging with reporters in hallways.

Shirley Leung

It’s time to say yes to Walmart

Tom Menino got one thing wrong: Saying no to Walmart. The next mayor of Boston needs to get it right.

Dan Shaughnessy

Bill Parcells reflects on his Patriots years

Parcells enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend after a career in which he won two Super Bowls and rescued the Patriots from irrelevance.

Opinion

opinion | alan berger

The Mideast gamble

What has been derided as John Kerry’s quixotic quest may instead be seen as a shrewd diplomatic maneuver.

Globe exclusives

From Steve Locke’s “there is no one left to blame” at the Institute of Contemporary Art “the rising up” (2013).

Art Review

Images speaking of desire and fear

Volunteers from Fidelity Investments helped paint a mural on the wall at the former Marshall Elementary School.

Hundreds help reinvent Dorchester school

Denzel Washington (left) and Mark Wahlberg play undercover cops out to thwart a drug lord.

Movie Review

‘2 Guns,’ no brains

Bobby Campbell of Alabama wheeled his daughter Caroline through the Prouty Garden at Children’s Hospital after her foot surgery.

Prouty Garden at Boston Children’s may soon be no more

Julian Edelman caught the ball during a drill on Thursday.

Patriots training camp report

Boston police commissioner Edward F. Davis is beginning to be mentioned as a candidate for the next secretary of homeland security.

Davis rumored to be candidate for Homeland Security post

Dead shark dumped at door of Nantucket pub

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Same-sex marriage in the US

Michael Cera (third from left, with the Silva brothers) stars in “Crystal Fairy.”

Movie Review

Find cheap thrills using ‘Crystal’ method

With only 17 months left in his term, Governor Deval Patrick could be facing some treacherous times.

Patrick enters his final stretch

President Obama is expected to play a round at Vineyard Golf Club when his family comes to the island for vacation.

Explore Obama’s Vineyard golf haven

From the Archives | Photo gallery

Boston Children’s Museum

Sports

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Despite making just two starts since coming off the DL, Jake Peavy expects to work deep in his Red Sox debut.

Competitiveness drives Jake Peavy

“To have a chance to compete in the postseason would be a dream come true,” said Peavy, acquired from the White Sox late Tuesday.

Metro

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Hundreds help reinvent Dorchester school

Thanks to a partnership between Boston and the nonprofit Unlocking Potential, Marshall Elementary School is reopening this year under new management and a new name.