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Hit man back on the stand

The defense is continuing its cross-examination of witness John Martorano, who has implicated “Whitey” Bulger in several murders.

Deal for Martorano’s testimony defended

John Martorano, who has admitted to killing 20 people, served only 12 years in prison.

In Berlin, Obama renews call for nuclear reductions

Speaking at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, President Obama called for a reduction in US and Russian nuclear stockpiles.

Afghan president wants US out of Taliban peace talks

Hamid Karzai said he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the US steps out of the negotiations.

Investors seek answers in Fed statement on economy

Many investors hope the Federal Reserve today will settle confusion on when it plans to scale back its $85 billion-a-month in bond purchases.

Seeing rates edge up, Chris Donovan last week locked in a 30-year 4.75 percent fixed-rate loan on his South Boston investment property.

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Mortgage rates edge up, spurring push to refinance

Signals that interest rates, long near rock bottom, are poised to rise are creating an urgency for homeowners and businesses.

Revised Copley tower plan unveiled

A developer wants to build 433 apartments and 109 condominiums in the $500 million, 52-story Copley Place skyscraper.

Police search home of Patriots’ Hernandez

State and local police descended on the North Attleborough home of Aaron Hernandez one day after a body was found in an industrial yard in town.

JEFF JACOBY

Two pandering poseurs at Senate debate

Candidates asking to be entrusted with senatorial authority ought to be willing to think and speak more seriously than Gabriel Gomez and Edward Markey.

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SCOT LEHIGH

Swan song angst

The Rolling Stones concerts at TD Garden last week elicited a feeling that an era that has defined early and middle adulthood for many people is coming to a close.

Globe exclusives

Several of the potential bidders appear to be counting on selling the Globe’s building on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester as part of their plan to buy the newspaper.

At least 8 bidders emerge for Globe

Gabriel Gomez, shown in Dedham Friday, has made a point of showing he’s campaigning for every vote.

Gomez embraces the personal

Edward J. Markey campaigned during the Haitian-American Unity Parade in Mattapan in May.

Markey looks to connect in person

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A new wave of restaurants

Rates edge up, spurring push to refinance

dining out

There’s no sizzle at Barrio Cantina

Point guard Kevin Sheppard on court (pictured) and with Elaheh (below) in “The Iran Job.’’

Movie Review

In ‘Iran Job,’ a hoop star in a foreign land

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, which sits on land leased from Harvard University.

Academy honorees included the chief

Michelle Downey tried on team caps at the New England Patriots Pro Shop in Foxborough earlier this month.

Strategy is crucial for selling NFL gear

The “Mad Men” characters Megan and Don Draper are played by Jessica Pare and Jon Hamm.

Casual marijuana use common on TV

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What to do when you see a seal

Singer Tim Armstrong (pictured performing in California) and Rancid played to a packed House of Blues Sunday.

Music Review

Rancid keeps it raw at House of Blues

Stanley Cup Final

Gregory Campbell played 47 seconds against the Penguins after suffering a broken leg.

Gregory Campbell’s leg broken, not his spirits

The Bruins forward, who broke his leg blocking a shot in the Eastern Conference Finals, remains an inspiration for his teammates.

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Andrew Bailey regrouped as Kelly Johnson rounded the bases with the game-tying home run Tuesday.

Andrew Bailey’s failure dents Red Sox’ big night

Bailey blew a 1-0 lead for the Red Sox Tuesday, part of a troubling trend because nothing can tear down a team quicker than a closer who can’t close out games.