Red Sox hire Dave Dombrowski; Cherington won?t stay on as GM

Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski watches a baseball spring training workout in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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The former Tigers president will take over immediately, the Red Sox announced during the game against the Indians.

Shirley Leung

Dukakis, Weld agree on need for rail link

Michael Dukakis and William Weld, former governors and rivals, are advocating a rail line that links North and South stations in Boston.

NICK CAFARDO | ON BASEBALL

In time of need, Terry Francona is by John Farrell?s side

The Indians manager would not characterize how Farrell felt, but he was grateful he could join his friend on the first day of chemotherapy.

Owen Labrie was seen during his trial in Concord, N.H., Tuesday.

Alleged victim testifies in N.H. rape trial

The student at the St. Paul?s School who says she was raped by a classmate last year burst into tears as she identified Owen Labrie.

Foxborough-08/15/15 - The New England Patriots practiced in the morning at the Gillette Stadium practice field. Tom Brady takes a breather during the sweltering morning heat. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(sports)

After more talks, NFL and Tom Brady remain at odds

Brady missed practice Tuesday to attend the session, but there apparently was no progress, so he will rejoin the Patriots Wednesday.

Maine fishermen have landed more than 100 million pounds of lobster for four years in a row, by far the highest four-year haul in the state?s history.

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Ocean warming blamed as lobster population shifts north

The trend is driving lobstermen in Connecticut and Rhode Island out of business, ending a centuries-old way of life.

Police and crime investigators were on the scene after a bicyclist was killed.

?Ghost bike? tribute for surgeon set for Back Bay crash site

The event is intended to celebrate Anita Kurmann?s life, and call attention to the dangers of the busy Mass. Ave. and Beacon Street intersection.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Capital Source

Donald Trump has insulted almost every top politician from Mass. (and Ben Affleck)

Presidential contender Donald Trump really doesn?t like people from Massachusetts ? or at least the state's politicians.

New trailer introduces ?Daily Show with Trevor Noah?

Noah is set to start as the new ?Daily Show? host on Sept. 28.

A tablet of flibanserin is seen on a brochure for Sprout Pharmaceuticals at the company's Raleigh, N.C., headquarters.

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In milestone move, FDA approves female sex pill

The prescription drug, called Addyi, has safety restrictions, including warnings about combining it with alcohol.

A girl stood at the makeshift memorial outside the home in Auburn.

2d girl from Auburn home in ?dire? condition

Officials were conducting a search of the foster home in Auburn where a 2-year-old died and said another girl was in ?dire? condition.

A ?vertical assembly line? rises above Downtown Crossing

The Millennium Tower, Boston?s 3d-tallest building, is quickly taking shape thanks to a process where lower floors are finished before the upper ones are enclosed.

SJC gives prosecutors access to phone records in killing

Prosecutors had a right to obtain cellphone records for a man accused of killing his girlfriend, the state?s top court ruled.

Report questions estimates in failed Boston Olympic bid

The Brattle Group presented a dozen potential outcomes that could have increased costs by up to $3 billion.

Northeastern agrees to pay $2.7m over research fund use

The school did not properly document how the federal funds were spent, the US Attorney?s office said.

Suspect in Memorial Drive sex assault was riding bike, police said

The suspect in attack, which took place at about 2 a.m. Tuesday, was described as a stocky white man with light hair.

Winchester High students want embattled principal retained

Students packed Tuesday?s School Committee meeting to support Sean Kiley, who was hired as principal in 2014.

Ground Game

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The Ohio governor was a late-comer to the Republican presidential race, but is surging in the Granite State.

Opinion & Ideas

Michael S. Dukakis and William F. Weld

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We need a true network where the pieces connect to each other.

The Big Picture

Somali refugees find a farming oasis

Refugees from Somalia, ethnic Bantus who fled a civil war, have found their way to an unlikely home in Lewiston, Maine.

BetaBoston

Beta Boston

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/bella-feat-570x326.jpg Robot pet-sitters? The technology isn?t there yet, according to one dog

?Buddy,? built by a Paris-based company, is designed to be a companion and helper around the house.

Crux

Crux

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/priest150-1419.jpg Groups hope high court will hear contraception mandate cases

The Priests for Life case is one of seven seeking an appeal before the Supreme Court.