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Emergency personnel work at the scene where a taxi driver struck a group of pedestrians, injuring several, Monday, July 3, 2017, in Boston. A police official said the crash is believed to be a case of &quot;operator error&quot; in which the driver stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

The Latest: Police say no charges filed in Boston taxi crash

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Boston Red Sox Mookie Betts, right, is congratulated by Deven Marrero as he crosses home plate after hitting a two run home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Joe Biagini during sixth inning Major League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, July 2, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Betts has 8 RBIs, Red Sox rout Jays 15-1 to complete sweep

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, July 1, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sale pitches 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Blue Jays 7-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts, right, celebrates with teammate Deven Marrero after scoring on a Dustin Pedroia double during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bogaerts has tiebreaking hit, Red Sox beat Jays 7-4 in 11

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez roars as he walks through the dugout after his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, June 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Price, Betts, Ramirez lead Red Sox over Twins 6-3

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

The Latest: Suspected Holocaust memorial vandal held on bail

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FILE - In this May 22, 2017, file photo, Michael McCarthy watches as jury selection begins for his murder trial in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. McCarthy was convicted Monday, June 26 of second-degree murder in the death of Bella Bond who became known as Baby Doe after her remains washed up on the shores of a Boston Harbor island. (Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool, File)

The Latest: Baby Doe’s mother to be sentenced this week

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Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia follows through on an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, June 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Sale gets 9 Ks, Moreland hits HR as Red Sox beat Twins 4-1

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2007, file photo, Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, left, congratulates Florida State's Myron Rolle after FSU defeated Boston College 27-17 in an NCAA college football game at Alumni Stadium in Boston. Rolle was an All-American defensive back at Florida State but his bigger accomplishments have come off the field. He was a Rhodes Scholar and last month graduated from Florida State's College of Medicine. Rolle begins his neurosurgery residency next month at Harvard Medical School. (AP Photo/Tallahassee Democrat, Mike Ewen, File)/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

Ex-FSU star Myron Rolle ready to begin med school residency

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns first-round draft pick Josh Jackson speaks to the media, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Phoenix as the NBA basketball team's second-round picks Davon Reed, right, and Alec Peters listen. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns thrilled to get Jackson with fourth pick in draft

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez, middle, celebrates with Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) after hitting a two-run home run that scored Andrew Benintendi, right, against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Ramirez, Leon homer, Red Sox beat Angels 9-4 on Papi’s night

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

A Tall Ship makes its way out of Boston Harbor the morning after Sail Boston 2017 drew to a close Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Boston. The majority of the Tall Ships will continue on the next leg of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta to Canada. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Shipping out of Boston: Grand sailing vessels depart

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Kevin Durant speaks during the Golden State Warriors NBA championship rally Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland is celebrating its second championship in the past three years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Kevin Durant, Warriors causing Eastern Conference to chase change

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts, right, celebrates his solo home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Joe Musgrove with Mitch Moreland during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Bogaerts hits 2 homers to lead Red Sox over Astros 6-5

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Feb. 18, 2017, photo, Washington's Markelle Fultz brings the ball upcourt against Arizona during an NCAA college basketball game in Seattle. Fultz was selected to the AP All-Pac-12 Conference first team, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) **FILE**

76ers get No. 1 pick from Celtics, chance to draft Markelle Fultz

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2009 file photo, the barque Europa, of the Netherlands, departs after participating in Sail Boston. The Europa will join more than 50 other grand vessels from 14 countries sailing into Boston Harbor on Saturday, June 17, 2017, for another Sail Boston. (AP Photo/Lisa Poole)

Ships ahoy! Majestic sailing vessels converge on Boston

By CRYSTAL HILL - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Kelly’s pinch-hit leads Phillies past Sale, Red Sox 1-0

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Saints for All Occasions’

By Claire Hopley

FILE - In this July 13, 2009 file photo, the barque Europa, of the Netherlands, departs after participating in Sail Boston. The Europa will join more than 50 other grand vessels from 14 countries sailing into Boston Harbor on Saturday, June 17, 2017, for another Sail Boston. (AP Photo/Lisa Poole)

The Latest: Boston hosts more than 50 tall ships

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In this Sept. 30, 2013 file photo, German tall ship Alexander Von Humboldt II, left, follows Russian tall ship Krusenstern, right, during a tall ships regatta off the coast of Toulon, southern France. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, File)

Boston on alert ahead of Tall Ships festival after feds designate event as high security risk

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times