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This file photo taken on March 29, 2006 shows a full solar eclipse sin Antalya, southern coast of Turkey.

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Red Sox beat Yankees 5-1, move 5 up in AL East

Tom Brady during the preseason game against the Texans.

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FILE - In this May 20, 2012, file photo, the annular solar eclipse is seen as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains from downtown Denver. The solar eclipse that is cutting a diagonal path across the U.S. next month is a boon for Missouri tourism. Some towns will have more visitors than residents on Aug. 21, 2017. Hotels and campsites are sold out as some communities are preparing for unparalleled numbers of visitors, all to observe about two minutes of near-darkness at the height of the day. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Where to watch the solar eclipse

Jerry Remy during a pre-game ceremony on August 20, 2017.

Watch Fenway Park's standing ovation as the Red Sox honor Jerry Remy

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The most creative signs from the 'free speech' rally and protest

Jay Pasachoff, a professor of astronomy at Williams College who has experienced 65 solar eclipses, in an observatory at the the school in Williamstown, Mass., Aug. 10, 2017. Pasachoff and his wife Naomi, who has seen 39 eclipses, even witnessed a total solar eclipse on their honeymoon in 1974.

Solar eclipse viewing tips from people who've seen dozens of them

Jimmy Garoppolo of the New England Patriots looks for a receiver in the third quarter against the Houston Texans.

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NASCAR fans feeling the Trump divide

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Red Sox beat Yankees 5-1, move 5 up in AL East

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A handy guide for what to do with Confederate monuments

The Colossal Lobster Roll.

This exclusive lobster roll is only available by request

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Steve Bannon was set for a graceful exit from the White House. Then came Charlottesville.

Steve Bannon was set for a graceful exit from the White House. Then came Charlottesville.

FILE- In this Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, the Amtrak Downeaster travels through Portland, Maine.

Amtrak brings back 1955 dome rail car to Downeaster train

A woman reacted as she read the “Sorry We’re Closed’’ sign on the door of a rest stop off of Route 95 in Salisbury.

Travelers find Massachusetts’ doors locked