Dow falls nearly 600 points in turbulent day

Traders worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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The Dow recovered part of its historic 1,000-point dive this morning but began to sink again as the end of trading approached.

Boston Capital | Steven Syre

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/18/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/syre.jpg How worried should we be?

While the market may still go lower, it?s very unlikely stocks are going to fall off a cliff again.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/07/17/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/horowitz.jpg What does China have to do with the downturn?

Those heady days of consistent, high-octane growth in China seem to be over.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/06/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/0ebcbaa46d184b689aaf0e36360521c0-0309f16927e04f26b1359ca1b410c102-0.jpg Amid market downturn, what should you do about your 401(k)?

Advisers say it?s generally a good time to find out where you stand and make sure you?re sticking to your long-term investing plans.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) runs away from New York Giants' Jayron Hosley (28) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Patriots sign receiver Reggie Wayne

The former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver could help the Patriots at an injury-depleted position.

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Joan_Vennochi_150px-1232.jpg Topless women and the art of the naked hustle

As they sing in ?Gypsy,? ?You gotta have a gimmick.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/trumpspeak.jpg Can you match the Donald Trump insult to the target?

Trump has thrown digs at his competition for the GOP nod, high-ranking elected officials ? and a disproportionate number of Bay State politicians.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_xmass_met[1].jpg Arrival of fall and winter items comes ?too soon? for some

There is still a month left until the sun sets on summer, but stores are already stocking their shelves with Halloween candy, shovels, and even snowblowers.

Green Line project to cost up to $1b over estimate

The MBTA initially estimated that the Green Line extension into Somerville and Medford would cost about $2.3 billion.

James Stumbo (left) and Kevin Norton, both of Iowa, entered the courtroom to attend their arraignment in Boston on Monday.

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Pokémon shooting plot suspects held without bail

Two men are accused of driving from Iowa with plans to kill participants in Boston?s Pokémon World Championship.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ed789e33046541b9ba64600606788ffe-3917df13d7c9453ea550a242d1384656-0[1]-8660--90x90.jpg Classmate of accuser takes stand in St. Paul?s rape case

The witness said the alleged assailant told him in private that he had sex with the girl, who was then 15.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/04/22/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/mag1223_weekA3-001.jpg Most First Night events will be free and in Copley Square

Organizers of the New Year?s celebration say they are making good on their resolution to shed costs while bulking up on fun.

Recall of school panel members is possible in Winchester

Parents in Winchester have scheduled a meeting on a recall after high school principal Sean Kiley was removed.

Man allegedly tried to collect tip reward for assault he committed

Kevin Suarez, 31, is accused in a ?particularly brutal? Lowell attack on an 18-year-old woman Sunday.

State transportation officials drop objections to Wynn casino

The Baker administration?s transportation agency says the way should be cleared for state approval of Wynn Resorts? $1.7 billion casino in Everett.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/12/BostonGlobe.com/Regional/Images/485917271.jpg City orders owner to stop renting affordable unit via Airbnb

The City of Boston has ordered the owner of an affordable housing unit in South Boston to either reoccupy the unit or sell it to an income-eligible owner.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/choke1.jpg Video allegedly shows Boston officer with hands on suspect?s neck

A Boston Police spokesman said the Internal Affairs Division is ?looking into? the video clip.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/Par8254418[1]-913--90x90.jpg Americans, Briton receive award from French president

The four men received the country?s highest award, the Legion d?Honneur, for subduing a heavily armed attacker on a train.

The Big Picture

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Pork chops and politics

The Iowa State Fair was a top destination this week for the vast array of presidential candidates.

BetaBoston

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The leggy kinetic sculptures are made of PVC piping, zip ties, and duct tape.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/08/24/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/mob150-903.jpg Alleged mob boss?s lavish funeral in Italy draws ire

Italy reacted with disgust to the funeral procession held for alleged Mafia boss Vittorio Casamonica.