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Who benefits from regional rail? Car commuters
Auto drivers could become the T?s greatest beneficiaries ? even if most of them never use it.
Chaos marks start of Kavanaugh?s confirmation hearing
There was quarreling and confusion at the start of the Senate?s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Tuesday.
Bed sores, neglect, alleged abuse: inside the Bedford VA nursing home
The nursing home, where one resident died while a nearby aide played video games, is one of 11 veterans nursing homes to get the lowest possible score for quality and surprise inspections.
Bus drivers blame BPS, contractor for delays, missed routes
The union further charged that the contractor that oversees the bus fleet cut dozens of drivers and failed to properly post bids for bus routes this summer.
Hiker rescued at Acadia National Park after rock falls on her leg
The Maine Forest Rangers posted dramatic photos of rescuers attending to the injured woman.
Amazon becomes second publicly traded US company to reach $1 trillion in market value
Apple was the first company to do so.
Kerry Perry resigns as USA Gymnastics president
The announcement came days after the United States Olympic Committee questioned the direction of the organization under Perry?s leadership.
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Ethnicity not a factor in Elizabeth Warren?s rise in law
An exhaustive review bolsters Warren?s assertion that her claim to Native American heritage did not help her win academic jobs, even though there is evidence Harvard took advantage of it after she was hired.
Marriott hotel workers block Boston traffic in protest for better wages
The union is seeking to protect its workers as the industry undergoes major changes, including new technology that will automate many hotel tasks.
Trump renews attacks on ?the Jeff Sessions Justice Department?
The latest tweets indicated that Trump wanted his AG to base law enforcement actions on how it could affect the GOP?s electoral success.
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Mass. voters head to polls for state, federal primaries
On the ballot today are races for governor, secretary of state, district attorney, state Legislature, Congress, and more.
A guide to the Editorial Board endorsements
Recapping the Editorial Board?s endorsements for the 2018 Massachusetts primary election.
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The big policy differences between Democrats running for governor
For Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie, there are differences in how they promise to govern and their approaches to the big job.
That feeling when you?re landing on the moon and your computer stops working
Apollo 11?s moon landing may seem to some to have been a daring feat pulled off without a hitch, with military precision, but behind the scenes, there were some scary moments.
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Five recipes to get you through the week and avoid the witching hour
If there are things you want to change about your household meals, Labor Day week is the time to hit the reset button.
Dining Out
The Union Square restaurant that?s more like a dinner party thrown by friends
You?ll find ceviche, pisco sours, and a community of artists at Peruvian spot Celeste.
Meet the new Patriots receivers
The Patriots claimed Chad Hansen and Amara Darboh, both of whom were drafted in 2017, off waivers Sunday.
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Can Steven Wright send a shockwave through the middle innings in October?
Wright could represent a fascinating wild card ? not only for what he can do, but also potentially for a halo effect that lingers after he enters into games.
Aly Raisman?s ex Colton Underwood announced as next leading man on ?The Bachelor?
The former NFL player dated the Olympic gymnast in parts of 2016 and 2017.
Monica Lewinsky abruptly leaves stage after she?s asked about Bill Clinton
Lewinsky said she walked out because the question was ?off limits.?
?Cosby? actor thankful for support about grocery store job
After a picture of him working spread online, Geoffrey Owens said he did feel some people were trying to job shame him, but stressed that ?every job is worthwhile and valuable.?
There?s no place like home: Stolen ruby slippers worn in ?Wizard of Oz? recovered
The slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic, were stolen from a Minnesota museum 13 years ago.
Dunkin? Donuts served a Patriots fan an iced tea ? in a Philadelphia Eagles cup
It wasn?t bad enough the Patriots lost to the Eagles during Super Bowl 52. Now a fan said she got her drink in a ?World Champions? Eagles cup.
Special reports
TSA says air marshals don?t follow ?ordinary? travelers. Some ordinary travelers beg to differ
She?s a social media manager for an arts-and-crafts company, and somehow became a target of a secret TSA surveillance program.
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FluMist should be avoided in favor of shots, pediatrics group says
A leading pediatrics group is encouraging parents to steer clear of the popular FluMist in favor of flu shots.
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Sports
Dell Technologies Championship
Turns out, Bryson DeChambeau has winning down to a science
DeChambeau won his second straight PGA Tour playoff event with a 2-shot victory at TPC Boston.
Metro
Photos
Balloons fly high over New Hampshire
The Northeast Balloon Festival in Milford, N.H., took place over Labor Day weekend.
Real Estate
For college students, tips on finding a rental without being scammed
According to the city, more than 97,000 students lived off-campus in 2017-18, two-thirds of them in private housing.
Politics
Warren vows Democrats ?will be there for unions?
At Massachusetts? marquee Labor Day breakfast, the state?s top Democratic politicians and union leaders offered praise to organized labor.
Nation & World
Storm brings hurricane warning to Gulf Coast
Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds on Monday, forcing holiday beachgoers to drier ground.
Cars Search This Week's Specials
The 2019 Ford Mustang convertible is an icon despite its flaws
Drop-top fun and 460 horsepower outweigh the low-rent interior.
Columnists
Business
BOLD TYPES
All that new (downtown) buzz: The BID?s helping
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District has played a key role in reviving the area.
Arts
TV Critic?s Corner
Hey, don?t forget about HBO?s ?The Deuce?
The second season of the David Simon/George Pelecanos show returns Sunday at 9 p.m.
Love Letters: The Podcast
Until next year, my sweetheart
In a special bonus episode, Meredith Goldstein explores what happens to summer romance when the summer ends, and ?Wet Hot American Summer? creator David Wain shares a girl-crazy memory from his own camp days.
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Real Estate
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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.
Globe event
Seattle?s mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston
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.
Podcast
More about Last Seen: The Largest Unsolved Art Heist ever
A true-crime podcast about the most valuable ? and confounding ? art heist in history: the theft of 13 irreplaceable artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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A home, but for how long?
The Trump administration canceled the program that had allowed Patricia Carbajal to create a life as a mother, a construction worker, and a budding activist.
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