Some partisans soften after shooting; others point blame

Some, but not all, of America?s political combatants called for unity.

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Vice President Mike Pence has hired outside legal help for the investigations into alleged Russian meddling in the election.

President Donald Trump.

Trump questions why ?crooked H? wasn?t prosecuted over e-mails

In a series of angry tweets over several hours, President Trump Thursday responded to reports that he?s being investigated for possible obstruction.

Ground Game

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The explosive report from The Washington Post on the obstruction of justice investigation is an important turning point legally and politically.

?I told you everything I know to the best of my recollection,? McCarthy insisted to state troopers. ?I?m giving my truthful side of the story.?

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Dramatic McCarthy interview tape is played in Bella Bond trial

Michael McCarthy is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of of toddler Bella Bond.

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Carter is accused of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly pressuring her boyfriend to kill himself in 2014.

Prosecutors want recourse for low bail after Uber rape case

Immigration officials say they have been unable to locate Luis Baez, 34, who is accused of rape and posted a $2,500 bail.

SCOT LEHIGH

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Over the last few years, Kansas Republicans learned a seemingly simple economic lesson.

Paul Chaisson/The Canadian Press via AP

The biggest job in education just opened up, so who?s in the running?

Harvard can have its pick of candidates for president, executive search consultants and education experts say.

THINGS TO DO

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The Globe?s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.

Lucy Naland

Golden doodles, whoodles, and giant schnoodles ? oh my!

Poodles are being mixed with every breed imaginable. Everyone loves their Goldendoodles and Labradoodles ? except purebred poodle breeders.

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Chloe, the dog that jumped out of a car at Logan International Airport Sunday evening, is now home safe and sound with her owners in New Hampshire.

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The woman killed the animal after it attacked her while she was jogging in Maine.

Nestor Ramos

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Sasha Hearn saw three kids in trouble and made it her business to intervene.

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The man who changed the hotel world is at it again with a concept he calls ?Luxury for all.?

Skanska USA says it will build a ?walking museum? on the history of the Seaport District and Boston's shipping past, between two new office towers on Seaport Boulevard.

Seaport shipwreck inspires ?Harbor Way? museum

Developer of office tower complex plans outdoor historical exhibit on waterfront?s past.

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James had a quick response after Green wore a T-shirt trolling the Cavaliers at Golden State?s victory parade.

Sail Boston

USCG Eagle sailed towards Boston about 30 miles off Nantucket.

David L Ryan/Globe Staff

Here?s a full list of Sail Boston?s six days of free events

Sail Boston?s main event ? the Grand Parade of Sail on Saturday ? is only a piece of the celebration.

Maps: Here are all the spots to view the Tall Ships this weekend

More than 50 ships will parade through Boston Harbor starting this week. Here?s where you can see them.

DAVID EPSTEIN

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The sky has been picture perfect blue the past couple of days, but it will return to cloudy along with the risk of showers.

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More than 400 sailors and Marines arrived in Boston Thursday as the US Navy?s representatives for the six-day extravaganza.

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Investigations

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If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.

STAT

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I write a lot about biomedical research. To better understand this work, I spent time in a lab in Woods Hole, Mass.