Senators struggle to digest FBI?s Kavanaugh report; test vote set

A pair of Republicans whose votes are considered crucial emerged and suggested they were satisfied with what they had seen ? though still without committing to support the embattled nominee.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 05, 2018 Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the second day of his US Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing to be an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. - US Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh declared himself

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In op-ed, Brett Kavanaugh says he may have been ?too emotional?

Kavanaugh is acknowledging he ??might have been too emotional?? in Senate testimony but says he can be counted on to be an ??even-keeled?? judge.

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Sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh are triggering marital revelations and productive conversations ? and also tensions.

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Capitol Police have begun arresting about 300 protesters who staged a sit-in on the floor of a Senate office building?s atrium.

@LARGE | Michael Andor Brodeur

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/04/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/brodeurLaughingMan.jpg Trump, Kavanaugh, cruelty, and laughter

How cruelty became a punch line.

? A key vote in the Senate on Kavanaugh is set for Friday. The final vote could be Saturday.

? Senate Democrats say the FBI report was too limited, while Republicans said the allegations were not corroborated.

? Senators Jeff Flake and Susan Collins appear satisfied with the report. However, Heidi Heitkamp said she'll vote 'no,' and one GOP senator suggested he'll miss the vote.

Construction continued Thursday on Brookfield Street in South Lawrence.

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Columbia Gas policy change is raising eyebrows

The company quietly updated an internal policy requiring crews to take added safeguards when performing the same work that has been suspected as the cause of the disaster.

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The Cannabis Control Commission granted one license to a retail pot shop in Northampton and three went to Cultivate Holdings in Leicester.

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Col. James McGinn, who previously served as Governor Charlie Baker?s personal driver, was suspended ?pending the completion of an internal review of operational issues.?

The US Capitol.

5 senators had personal data released, according to Capitol Police affidavit

Three senators were ?doxxed? ? had their personal information revealed ? last Thursday, and another two were doxxed Monday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/04/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Clipboard-21356.jpg Opposite sides of transgender law ballot question launch competing ads

The campaigns on both sides of the debate have launched new digital ads, setting the stage for an emotional ad war over who could be protected or hurt by the measure.

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Ever since he was a kid, Brian Kelly wanted the laser background in his school picture. This year, he finally got his wish.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/04/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_simmons3_met.jpg Balloon popping sparks lockdown at several Fenway-area colleges

A Boston police spokeswoman said a call for shots fired in the area of 300 The Fenway, which is the address for Simmons University, came in at 2:38 p.m.

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In a court filing, the orchestra responded to an equal pay lawsuit by principal flutist Elizabeth Rowe, stating that it has not discriminated against her based on gender. 

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/05/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/image_6483441%20(2).JPG Man stabbed in South End, injuries life-threatening, police say

A man told officials at Boston Medical Center he was stabbed near Albany Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

Foxborough, MA 10/04/18: Patriots Sony Michel ran into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. New England Patriots hosted the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium Sunday, Oct. 4, 2018. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff)

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Patriots 38, Colts 24

Everything comes together as Pats rout Colts; Brady throws 500th TD

Tom Brady threw three touchdowns, and New England improved to 3-2.

Some 50,000 people are expected to attend HUBweek, which again will be centered on City Hall Plaza.

Fourth annual HUBweek focuses on the future, takes over City Hall Plaza

The theme for this year?s HUBweek, ?We the Future,? is a call to consider how technology and social change are reshaping work, life, and art ? and for participants to ponder what role they will play in those shifts.

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The star guard made his announcement Thursday night at TD Garden.

Miss Conduct

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My friend?s ?observations? are more like stereotyping. Can I call her out?

TARA SULLIVAN

/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/04/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Tara_Sullivan-22922.tif You think Joe Buck is biased against Boston teams? He understands

The Fox broadcaster has been cast as a villain by fans in many cities ? it comes with the territory.

Boston, MA - 9/28/2018 - (4th inning) New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) scores ahead of the throw home to Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (23) to score during a 6 run fourth inning. The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees in Game 1 of a three game series at Fenway Park. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Peter Abraham, Topic: 29Red Sox-Yankees, LOID:8.4.3302103597.

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CHAD FINN

If there?s anything you still need to know about Red Sox-Yankees, here it is

This pre-playoff primer on the ancient rivals should answer all of your questions.

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The Pew Research Center has developed a calculator to give people an idea of exactly how they?re doing, pay-wise.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/10/05/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/bonner.jpg After spat over inclusion in tech awards, men and women come out equal

The Mass Technology Leadership Council had earlier faced criticism over its selection of a largely male slate of finalists for executive awards.

The Education Issue

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Meet five people who turned their City Year experience into jobs where they help educate others.

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? ½ | Movie Review

Venom is a non-super superhero

Tom Hardy stars in the latest addition to the Marvel superhero galaxy onscreen.

NAMES

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A judge on Thursday sentenced him for running down and killing a man.

Things to Do

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/09/28/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/rev-1-ASIB-03547rv3_High_Res_JPEG.jpg The Weekender: Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and Fenway Park tunes

The Globe?s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.

Opinion & Ideas

Opinion | Denise Morency Gannon, Patrick Gannon, and Elizabeth Warren

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Judge Kavanaugh would undermine progress toward greater gun safety in states across this country.

Special reports

The Big Picture

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Scenes from the aftermath of Indonesia?s earthquake, tsunami

Days after the disaster, the confirmed death toll has exceeded 1,200 dead with hundreds severely injured and still more trapped in debris.

Newsletters

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Red Sox reporter Alex Speier writes about everything baseball with an eye for analytics and an insider?s knowledge of the game.

Lifestyle

6 takeaways from Ellie Kemper?s ?My Squirrel Days?

The star of ?Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? and fan favorite from ?The Office? shares charming essays that chronicle both her professional and personal life, from being a child to having one.

STAT

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The company says its app can predict your mood based on how you use your phone, like how quickly you type.

Love Letters: The Podcast

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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.

Listen:   Apple Podcasts   |   Stitcher   |   RadioPublic

 

Real Estate

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Slightly more than a third of all home purchases were made by millennials over the past year.

Globe event

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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.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying your hand at our interactive crossword and see if you can triumph.