After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court.
Five points of interest about Judge Brett Kavanaugh Kavanaugh has taught at Harvard Law School since 2008, including courses on separation of powers and the Supreme Court.
Susan Collins is no maverick with GOP judicial nominees During her 22 years in the Senate, Susan Collins has opposed judicial nominees put forward by Republican presidents just 1.2 percent of the time.
These six people may decide whether Kavanaugh will join the Supreme Court Six senators may have an ability to alter the outcome of Brett Kavanaugh?s confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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Red Sox? power, pitching too much for Texas Steve Pearce and J.D. Martinez homered, and Eduardo Rodriguez combined with four relievers to shut out the Rangers in the series opener at Fenway.
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How not to fix the Supreme Court The Constitution?s framers thought life tenure would ensure judicial independence, but they didn?t foresee how powerful the court would become.
Federal judge tosses troopers? suit over altered arrest reports A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two state troopers who said they were illegally forced to alter a report on the arrest of a judge?s daughter.
Judge denies Trump request to detain immigrant families in long-term facilities A California federal judge rejected the Trump administration?s efforts to detain immigrant families in long-term facilities, calling it a ??cynical attempt?? to undo a longstanding court settlement.
Mount Ida president blames closure on Lasell College Former Mount Ida College president Barry Brown blamed the school?s shutdown on Lasell College?s unexpected change of the terms of a merger.
Eight boys who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand are safe and recuperating in a hospital. Four boys and their coach are awaiting a rescue attempt.
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Experts warn that people can drown in as little as 30 seconds, so quick action is crucial. And they often don?t flail or splash, and can drown silently.
Prince Albert II of Monaco marked a partnership with the Marine Biology Laboratory, reflecting his family?s interest in oceanography and marine life.
Castle Island Brewing Co. scraps plans for Ink Block beer garden this summer The announcement follows earlier delays for the company?s pop-up attraction.
Phone contacts: Do you delete the deceased? For many people, the simple fact of a name and phone number in a cellphone, with sometimes a small photo, remains a meaningful tie to someone who can never call back.
Trump?s longtime personal driver sues for overtime wages President Trump?s longtime personal driver filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging that Trump owes him more than $200,000 in unpaid overtime wages.
A Shutesbury woman was held without bail on Monday after she allegedly made a threat against a Walpole Times reporter last week.
East Boston man ordered held on $200,000 bail on explosive charges after apartment blast ?Based on what we found, we don?t believe there was a sinister plot,? Boston?s police commissioner said of the discovery of bomb-making materials in an East Boston apartment.
The question order has been set for the fall ballot It?s a milestone for the fall elections because campaign ads usually end with call to action to vote yes or no on the question.
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A dive team on Sunday recovered the mud-caked vehicle from the bottom of the river. It had been reported missing in April.
Baby survives being buried in the woods for 9 hours A 5-month-old infant miraculously survived more than nine hours being buried, face-down, under a pile of sticks and debris in the woods of Montana in 46-degree weather.
Augusta police throw 8-year-old a surprise birthday party When none of her friends could come to Larriah Binns?s birthday party, a Maine police department stepped in to turn her frown upside down.
Opinion | Karen and Robbie Silverman
Our abortion story Not every parent would have made the same choice we did. But every parent should have that choice.
For refugees in Kenya, an education in hope The Kakuma Refugee Camp is a holding center for thousands dispossessed by war and conflict. A New Hampshire university has made it the focus of its global plans.
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Watch ?Runnin??: The opioid crisis hits Somerville ?Runnin?,? now available for purchase on Vimeo, takes an intimate look at a group of friends in Somerville who came of age as the opioid epidemic took hold and morphed into a national nightmare. It retraces the lives of friends lost, and one last member of the group struggling to avoid the same fate.
Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she?s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.
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Do fans actually want him to get mauled in the postseason, just to keep the narrative and the loathing alive?
?It?s every kid?s dream to be a firefighter,? one graduating firefighter said. ?It feels amazing. It?s like I won the lottery.?
Mortgage rates have declined in five of the past six weeks, offering relief to would-be home buyers.
On the issues, Deval Patrick and Elizabeth Warren are almost twins. But their contrasting styles offer a window into a debate coursing through the Democratic Party.
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A nonprofit auto safety advocacy group is asking Ford to recall 1.35 million Explorer SUVs due to continued complaints of exhaust fumes in the passenger compartments
Johnson resigned Monday, adding to divisions over Brexit that threaten to tear apart Prime Minister Theresa May?s government.
The Globe spoke to Katia Oleinik, manager of scientific programming and applications at Boston University, about why she loves the language of computing.
Light-up basketballs, amazing bubbles, even sloths are having their moment in the sun.
The worst people in TV?s post-millennial era are also the most complicated. Think Livia Soprano or Cersei Lannister.
Family camp-style vacations are wildly popular, fueled by a desire to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to spend quality time together.
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Spring House Hunt: Should parents buy property in a college town? As the spring house hunt gets underway and National College Decision Day nears, thoughts are turning to campus housing.
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The Big Picture
Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: watching World Cup soccer, the annual Boston Pride Parade, and protesting gun volence.
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