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DNA links DeSalvo to 1964 ‘Boston Strangler’ slaying

A definitive DNA match has been made from the remains of Albert DeSalvo, the confessed Boston Strangler, to crime scene evidence.

Live updates | Trial of ‘Whitey’ Bulger

Flemmi back on the stand

Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi is expected to testify that he and Bulger were informants who committed crimes together, including murder.

Alfonzo Dennard won’t be cut by Patriots

An NFL source said the team plans on keeping the defender. But the Patriots are expecting the NFL to suspend him after an arrest on a DUI charge last week.

Adam Ewing

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What happened at Deerfield

For the first time, the student at the center of the Deerfield Academy sexual abuse scandal reveals his identity — and explains what really happened.

Angry State Police sergeant releases Tsarnaev photos

Incensed by the Rolling Stone cover featuring Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, a tactical photographer released the images to Boston Magazine without permission.

Market Basket CEO gets reprieve

Arthur T. Demoulas remained the chain’s president after the board adjourned without acting on a motion for his removal. The board meets again on Aug. 22.

on basketball

For Paul Pierce, Celtics exit was difficult

Leaving the only NBA home he’d ever known was not something Pierce wanted to do, but something he knew was best for all involved.

Opinion

SCOT LEHIGH

Optimism for Senate, but not for House

Senators on both sides acknowledged some fault in the polarization, but the House remains gridlocked.

Globe exclusives

Roxy’s was busy despite a heat wave and the temporary shutdown of Clover Food Labs’ trucks.

Customers still frequenting food trucks

“The Cuckoo’s Calling” was displayed at a store in London.

Quick bestseller underscores writers’ struggles

Robinson Cano and the Yankees are making their first trip to Fenway Park starting Friday.

Christopher L. Gasper

Finally, Yankees arrive at Fenway Park

Conductor Gil Rose, former artistic director of now-defunct Opera Boston, is set to launch Odyssey Opera with Randolph Fuller this fall.

Out of Opera Boston’s ashes: A new opera company rises

Bon Jovi on ‘Prayer,’ Patriots

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, with a red dot from a sniper’s laser sight trained on his head, surrended to authorities on April 19.

Angry sergeant releases Tsarnaev photos

President Harry S. Truman presented Thomas J. Hudner Jr. with the Medal of Honor on April 13, 1951, for his heroics.

For Korea veteran, one last mission

Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, here in February, says he lost consciousness before crossing the center line in his car, triggering a four-car crash.

Norfolk DA says he suffered ‘medical episode’ before crash

The new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion at the Colby Museum of Art.

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A transforming gift

Senator Elizabeth Warren (left) and Senator Edward Markey.

Warren, Markey oppose bipartisan student loan plan

Kevin Spacey in the Netflix original series

Matthew Gilbert | Emmy nominations

With Emmy nods, Netflix is in the house

Opinion | Ty Burr

Rolling Stone cover an act of irresponsibility

Sports

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Jonny Gomes, David Ortiz and the Red Sox face a challenging lineup to start the post-All-Star break portion of their schedule.

Red Sox face daunting schedule now

With series against the Yankees, Rays, and Orioles, the Red Sox’ place atop the AL East will be tested thoroughly.

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Members of the honor guard of the 54th Massachusetts participated in a ceremony Thursday marking the 150th anniversary of the first black Union regiment’s fateful attack on Fort Wagner in South Carolina.

Valor of black regiment is honored

One hundred and fifty years after the first African-American army unit stormed a Confederate fort, descendants and state officials commemorated their heroism.

Columnists

Kevin Cullen

Royals throw a curve ball

CARLO ROTELLA

Free play — it’s not just for kids

Yvonne Abraham

Rolling Stone cover image can’t hurt us