Greater Boston to see severe weather later today

8/16/16 - Arlington, MA - Robbins Farm Park - Pam Fisher, cq, of Arlington, takes her 6-year-old dog Hank, cq, for their morning walk in Arlington's Robbins Farm Park as the sun and clouds battled it out above the Boston Skyline. Photo by Dina Rudick/Globe Staff — Dina Rudick/Globe staff

Two rounds of thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flash floods.

Broadway Station closed due to Fire Dept. activity

Red Line service in both directions will bypass the stop.

Hyannis man dies while swimming with his children

The 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital after he had slipped under the water?s surface while swimming in Joshua Pond.

Leominster-08/16/2016-A funeral service was held at Our Lady of the Lake Church for Vanessa Marcotte, a Google worker who was murdered in Princeton while jogging. Paulbearers carry her casket into the church. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro) — John Tlumacki/Globe staff

Vanessa Marcotte to be laid to rest today

Funeral services began this morning for the BU graduate who was killed last week while running in Princeton.

Curt Schilling blasts Elizabeth Warren, hints at political aspirations

The former Red Sox pitcher wants to be ?one of the people responsible for getting Elizabeth Warren out of politics.?

Woman allegedly pulls knife on commuter rail conductor

Emma Bloom was arrested at the Readville station after the altercation, which began when the conductor asked for her fare.

Double murder case against Aaron Hernandez back in court

The former Patriots player is expected to attend Tuesday?s hearing.

hiawatha bray | tech lab

Why Google is dialing back on Google Fiber

The company is abandoning its expensive effort to wire cities with high-speed fiber.

Abuse alleged at school for special-needs students

The Chamberlain International School vigorously denies the allegations by the Disability Law Center, which follow a 15-month investigation.

A new feature aims to bypass GrubHub, Foodler for online orders

ChowNow will now let hungry customers order food online directly from restaurants without going through a third party.

Campaign 2016

ground game

Is the presidential election essentially over?

Every day that goes by without Donald Trump shaking up his campaign is one day closer to Hillary Clinton becoming the next president.

Michael A. Cohen

No, Campaign 2016 wasn?t crazy or unpredictable

Looking at recent polls, it?s not too difficult deduce what is likely to happen in November.

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Multitasking millennials are costing us billions

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Maps: How many drones are in your neighborhood

Americans have registered nearly half a million drones with the federal government, including more than 9,000 in Mass.

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Which team suits Jimmy Vesey best?

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In praise of ?slow? summers for kids

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Full Olympics coverage

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Usually, a South American bus schedule is more of an optimistic document, but so far so good in Rio.

Opinion & Ideas

Globe investigations

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The unexpected price of reporting abuse: retaliation

The Globe found 15 instances of retaliation at New England private schools against students or employees who raised concerns about sexual abuse by staffers.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight?

?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

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With the world?s attention focused on the Olympic Games in Brazil, a decidedly different type of competition was held in a small corner of New England.