Iran nuclear deal secured after nearly two years of talks

(Left to right) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, and Secretary of State John Kerry waited for a group photo.

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The agreement will curtail Iran?s ability to pursue a nuclear weapon in return for lifting crippling economic sanctions.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

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If the deal sets up a more constructive relationship between the US and Iran, it could upend other alliances.

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Alexander Ciccolo, 23, allegedly plotted to set off explosives and shoot up a cafeteria at an unnamed university.

A mountain of snow had been created on Tide Street as the city cleared streets during the recordbreaking winter.

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Boston?s massive snow pile has finally melted

A mountain of snow had been created on Tide Street as the city cleared streets during the recordbreaking winter.

Roxbury man shot by Lynn police in drug probe dies

The 23-year-old was shot in the head after he allegedly tried to drive his car into a police officer on Monday.

Mass. lottery sales surpassed $5 billion last year, setting record

The results mark the first time sales have exceeded $5 billion and the fourth straight year that the total has set a record.

NASA released a close-up photo of Pluto early Tuesday morning.

NASA

Say hello to Pluto, it?s only 3b miles and 9½ years away

?It?s been an incredible voyage,? said John Grunsfeld, NASA?s science mission chief, of New Horizons?s trip to the dwarf planet.

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?We are all about Pluto over here,? said a spokeswoman for the Harvard?Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

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Scientists are eagerly awaiting further detailed images of the dwarf planet, which should come Tuesday night.

Tuesday?s games are free and open to anyone willing to take on the challenge.

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Want to try bubble soccer? Head to Boston Common

Instead of taking a lunch break Tuesday, consider joining in a rousing game of the full-contact sport.

Alex Speier

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Sometimes, players who look like disappointments one year become standouts the next.

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Rumors swirled Monday that U2 would play an impromptu concert at the Irish pub The Burren in Davis Square.

Connections

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A widow finds her way back to living with help from a new friend.

Ground Game

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As 2016 approaches, immigration has become the presidential election?s definitive issue ? at least in the GOP primary.

Opinion

Stephen Kinzer

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President Obama is betting that bringing Iran out of the cold will give it a greater stake in regional stability.

The Big Picture

Fans of the US women?s soccer team cheer during the ticker-tape parade to celebrate their World Cup win.

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The Big Picture

New York City celebrates US Women?s World Cup win

The US women?s soccer team was honored on the streets of New York City Friday with a ticker-tape parade.

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Central Auto owner Peter Catanese II has a broken heart

Peter Catanese shows the same commitment to his dealership, Central Auto, as he does the foundation through which he supports philanthropic causes in the name of his late son.