House Speaker John Boehner to resign from Congress

House Speaker John Boehner.

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Boehner?s surprise resignation throws Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

Artwork on the former John Hancock building could be finished today.

Critic?s notebook

Public gets an imposing and intriguing gift

Once completed, the huge mural will occupy window space between the 44th and 50th floors of the former Hancock tower.

SHIRLEY LEUNG

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Dan Bosley still remembers the expensive suits, the pinky ring, and the way John Connolly walked around like he was somebody.

Examiner

It?s move-in time for mice

For you, fall is sweater season. For rodents, it?s time to head indoors.

SCOT LEHIGH

Taking the measure of John Kasich

In a GOP presidential field where bombast is in full flower, Ohio Governor John Kasich is texturally and tonally different.

Trevor Noah is the new host of ?The Daily Show.?

television

Trevor Noah keeps his cool as he readies for ?Daily Show?

A tough childhood in South Africa has helped Noah keep his life in perspective as he rises to a new level of fame.

08/31/15: Boston, MA: Red Sox television announcers Jerry Remy (left) and Don Orsillo (right) are pictured in the booth during the game. The Boston Red Sox hosted the New York Yankees in a regular season MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:Red Sox-Yankees (1)

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SPORTS MEDIA

Don Orsillo being pursued by Padres for job

NESN?s Red Sox announcer has spoken with the Padres about a long-term contract that includes some national games.

Alex Speier

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The new general manager had other offers, but the Red Sox are in his blood.

This Jan. 30, 2012, photo provided by ESPN Images shows Bill Simmons on the set of NBA Countdown in New Orleans. ESPN has suspended Simmons for three weeks after he repeatedly called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar during a profane tirade on a podcast. ESPN announced the suspension Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/ESPN Images, Don Juan Moore)

Bill Simmons to resurrect his podcast

The former ESPN personality plans to begin the Bill Simmons Podcast, a takeoff on his B.S. Report.

Crux | Pope's visit to the US

Pope Francis spoke during the 70th session of the UN General Assembly.

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Crux

Pope urges world leaders to act now on climate change

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Francis declared that there is a ??right of the environment?? and that mankind has no authority to abuse it.

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A criminal proceeding has begun against Sepp Blatter for possible criminal mismanagement and misappropriation of FIFA money.

Michael McCarthy was arraigned on Monday.

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A haunted life connected to Bella?s death

Driven by drugs and haunted by demons nobody else could see, Michael McCarthy?s life traced a steep arc toward darkness.

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Boston police believe a man found dead in a parking lot may have been the victim of a motor vehicle accident.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/09/24/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/kreiter_Boyle_biz.jpg New England firms fear loss of international sales

Businesses across the region are scrambling to find insurance, credit, and other financial services needed to export products.

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling departed the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation headquarters in 2012 after he met with the agency to discuss the finances of his troubled video company.

Documents shed light on start of disastrous 38 Studios deal

The $75 million deal between Rhode Island and Curt Schilling?s 38 Studios was in the works months before originally acknowledged.

Opinion & Ideas

Lawrence H. Summers

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/07/24/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/davis_econ7_biz.jpg The importance of global health investment

The moral and economic case for investments in health care is as or more compelling than in any other area in the developing world.

Ground Game

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Bernie Sanders draws large crowds in New Hampshire. Now he needs to turn that enthusiasm into a developed political operation.

The Big Picture

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Pope Francis? mission to the US

The world leader of the Roman Catholic Church has already visited the White House and addressed a joint session of Congress.

BetaBoston

Tech Lab

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The Volkswagen scandal is a warning to everybody who?s ever assumed that the stuff on your computer screen is the gospel truth.

Crux

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2015/09/23/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/Quiz-Know-Pope.jpg The pope?s in the US. How well do you know him?

With Pope Francis visiting the United States, we challenge you to show us how well you know him.