Husband denies brutally murdering Lynn teacher, is held without bail

Andrew MacCormack was arraigned in Chelsea District Court for the murder of his wife Vanessa MacCormack.

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Prosecutors say Andrew MacCormack killed his wife and made efforts to clean up the crime scene before calling 911.

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In full salesman mode, President Trump promised ??historic tax relief to the American people?? on as he tried to build momentum behind his plan.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

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For Massachusetts residents, a provision that would eliminate some deductions could prove costly.

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Two biology professors who study bees speculate the man who died after being stung Saturday could have been attacked by yellow jackets.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_govbaker4_met.jpg Why is Charlie Baker so popular?

Scores of interviews paint a picture of a governor neither beloved nor detested, a politician who is neither too hot nor too cold on key issues.

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Pitino was put on leave amid a federal bribery scandal, and his lawyer said he has been ?effectively fired.?

Todd Clark of Willimantic, Conn., walked his oxen past carnival games as he took part in the Topsfield Fair Parade.

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5 things to know about the Topsfield Fair

Giant pumpkins. Fried you-name-it. Lots of entertainment. It?s the 199th edition of the Topsfield Fair.

Talking Points

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There?s a T manager determined to show that there?s more to the MBTA than infuriating delays. And he?s making his case to Wall Street.

Russell House Tavern in Cambridge.

Boston?s best restaurant patios

Whether you?re in the mood for an old favorite or someplace new, these outdoor spots won?t disappoint.

Steven Tyler performing in Boston last year.

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Steven Tyler suffered a seizure in Brazil

The Aerosmith singer is getting treatment in the States.

I tried Clover?s clever meatless meatball sub, and you should, too

It?s made with Impossible Burger, the ?world?s only burger that handles, smells, cooks, and tastes like ground beef from cows ? but is made entirely from plants.?

Mayor Martin J. Walsh received 63 percent of the vote to City Councilor Tito Jackson?s 29 percent in Tuesday?s preliminary election.

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Menino became unstoppable thanks to Boston?s minority neighborhoods. Can Walsh do the same?

Mayor Martin Walsh, who won Tuesday?s preliminary election by a wide margin, could expand the coalition that first elected him in 2013.

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Colleges in Canada are significantly cheaper than their US counterparts, and some US students are disenchanted with American politics.

Scott Kirsner

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What impact ? if any ? will Jeff Bezos? knowledge of Boston have on Amazon?s eventual choice of a city for its second headquarters?

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Michelle Obama criticized women who voted for President Donald Trump during a wide-ranging conversation in Boston Wednesday.

Names

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The former president sounded like every parent we know when he got personal at a charity event this week.

Former Alabama chief justice and US Senate candidate Roy Moore.

Things you didn?t know about Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore

Roy Moore, who recently won a GOP primary in Alabama, is an outspoken, hard-right conservative.

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Look out, Hubway, there?s a new bikeshare company in town.

Vika, a sharp-toothed rat that grows up to 18 inches long and lives in a tree. It's just a painting, but Vika is real. MUST CREDIT: Peggy Macnamara/Field Museum.

Scientists discover a species of giant rat

The giant rat ? Vika ? lives in the trees, is a foot-and-a-half long, and has teeth so sharp it can punch through a coconut.

Love Letters

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When I got upset, he bought a ticket for me. But now I don?t know whether to stay or go.

Newsletters

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Witness the birth of the marijuana industry in Massachusetts and catch up on national pot headlines every Saturday.

Special reports

Secrets in the Sky | Part 2 of 2

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There is a troubling pattern of lax oversight by the FAA that has made the agency vulnerable to fraud, and the public vulnerable to those who mean to do harm.

Opinion & Ideas

Michael A. Cohen

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/cohen-3205.jpg Roy Moore is unfit for the Senate ? will any Republican say so?

Alabama voted for hate. Republicans need to speak up.

Confidential tips

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Do you know about wrongdoing that needs to be exposed? Call the Globe Spotlight team: 617-929-7483 or [email protected].

Fall Arts Preview 2017

Fall Arts preview

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A complete guide to movies, music, books, arts, theater, and family events in the Greater Boston area this season.

STAT

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Drowning is the most common fatal injury among children with autism, so community centers and schools are offering special lessons.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying and see if you can triumph.