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Union boss who defended troopers faces his own fraud investigation

Dana Pullman is at the center of his own federal fraud investigation, with investigators asking whether the union leader was helping himself while helping others.

A photo of Simeon Nickerson is displayed at a Middleborough American Legion post. — David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

A century later, local World War I hero honored

The 1918 mission was suicide, which Sergeant Simeon Nickerson of Middleborough undoubtedly knew. But he did not die in vain.

Watertown?s athenahealth to be bought by New York financial firms, report says

The $5.5 billion deal would end a period of uncertainty at the company, whose longtime CEO recently stepped down.

Death toll hits 31 from wildfires at both ends of California

The 29 people dead in the Northern California blaze matched the deadliest fire in state history.

Ashley Veilleux and David Mellen in their second wedding, officiated by Elizabeth Zielinski. Credit: Jordan Owens — Jordan Owens

Married again ? and this time, no bridesmaids got scammed

A local couple retied the knot in their second Cape Cod wedding after their first officiant turned out to have a lengthy rap sheet ? but no license to marry in Massachusetts.

Vital to the region?s waters, kelp suffers as the Gulf of Maine warms

Kelp provides a critical habitat for some sea creatures and absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide, which helps to blunt global warming.

Delay in approving licenses keeps psychologists sidelined

Critics say that the delays involve more than an inconvenience ? leaving licenses in limbo, holding up income, and potentially threatening public safety.

Stoughton woman dies after car crashes into Holbrook house

Nicole Ricci, 20, was extricated from the car wreck with the jaws of life, and was taken to Brockton Hospital, where she later died.

Walmart, Market Basket in N.H. evacuated as police search for ?dangerous? man

A SWAT team was activated in Rochester shortly before 5 p.m. after the man was spotted at the corner of a Walmart parking lot holding a rifle.

Monday another sunny day, followed by rainy, foggy Tuesday

After two days of sun and chilly weather, Tuesday is expected to be rainy and warm. Later in the week, there?s a chance the season?s first snowflakes might fall on Boston.

Michelle Obama talks about politics, miscarriages, IVF, and marriage counseling on ABC?s ?20/20?

The interview, which aired Sunday night, comes as the former first lady promotes her new memoir, ?Becoming.?

JENEÉ OSTERHELDT

More than 7 million women in America struggle with infertility. Michelle Obama and Gabrielle Union are among them

Black women are almost twice as likely to struggle with infertility than white women. Gabrielle Union and Michelle Obama can help them to stop suffering in silence.

Nashville TN 11/11/18 New England Patriots Tom Brady is sacked by Tennessee Titans Logan Ryan during second quarter action at Nissan Field. (photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff) topic: reporter: — matthew j. lee/globe staff

Ben Volin | On Football

Titans attacked Tom Brady up the middle and it worked superbly

Former Patriot Dean Pees was the star of Sunday?s game for a defensive game plan that riddled the Patriots.

Chad Finn | 34 thoughts on Patriots? loss

This clobbering by the Titans came out of nowhere

The Patriots had won six straight but suffered an ugly loss heading into their bye week.

TARA SULLIVAN

This loss reminds us that Tom Brady is 41

A sustained Titans pressure scheme barely let him unleash his patented precision passing.

Dion Lewis on beating the Patriots: ?It?s personal?

?That?s what happens when you go cheap,? the Titans running back said.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

First NHL goal sweet for Bruins? Jeremy Lauzon

Promoted earlier in the day from Providence, the defenseman isn?t sure how long he?ll stick with the big club, but made the most of it for one day as an emergency recall.

BRUINS 4, GOLDEN KNIGHTS 1

Bruins take care of Golden Knights

The Bruins capped off a TD Garden weekend sweep by defeating Vegas after rolling over the Maple Leafs a day earlier.

Trail Blazers 100, Celtics 96

Celtics stumble again after comeback in Portland falls short

It was the third consecutive game in which the Celtics faced a deficit of 20 points or more on this 1-4 road trip.

Adrian Walker

?Slave auction? doesn?t change my view of the Faneuil Hall name change debate

Activists clamoring to strip Faneuil Hall of the name of its slave-trader namesake reenacted a slave auction there to dramatize the building?s heritage.

At UMass Boston, dorms not yet a home away from home

The university?s first residential students report a long litany of miseries, including raw hamburgers and a faulty elevator.

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Aerosmith?s Joe Perry hospitalized after NYC concert

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was hospitalized after he had breathing problems backstage at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Parisians brave the rain to protest Trump

The protesters also criticized other world leaders, notably President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Recep Erdogan of Turkey, and Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

UK nationalists see President Trump as a ?role model?

Trump-loving protesters rallying in London are part of a larger nationalistic movement around the world that predates Trump, but is being actively stoked by those close to the president.

Top Democrats vow to block Whitaker from interfering in Russia inquiry

The incoming chairman of a House panel vowed to make Matthew Whitaker its first witness when the new Congress convenes in January ? and subpoena him if necessary.

Pabst says MillerCoors is trying to put it out of business

Pabst Brewing Company?s lawyers argue that the company?s very existence relies on the partnership with Chicago-based MillerCoors.

To fight climate change, environmentalists say yes to nuclear power

The Union of Concerned Scientists, the venerable Cambridge environmental group, outlines a hard truth in a new report on the need for nuclear power plants.

Inside our ?secret courts?

In these private hearings, who you are ? and who you know ? may be just as important as right and wrong. Read the Spotlight report.

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Plymouth County Commissioner Gregory Hanley.

Spotlight Follow-up

County commissioner, Quincy official avoid charges at confidential court hearings

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Seven New England inns where you can enjoy luxury for less in the offseason

Tanisha Cooper (right) got to do a little salsa dancing before boarding JetBlue?s inaugural flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Havana, Cuba, on Saturday.

Now you can fly round trip from Boston to Havana

Kevin Peterson (left), Celestina Crenshaw, and Avonte Dabney portrayed slaves during?s Saturday?s reenactment at Faneuil Hall.

Protestors reenact slave auction to demand name change for Faneuil Hall

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These cities may be small, but they?re mighty appealing

In this April 24, 2014, file photo, then-Iowa Republican senatorial candidate and former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker watches before a live televised debate in Johnston, Iowa.

Acting AG Whitaker gets cool reception from Trump

President Trump looks on as a White House aide attempts to take away a microphone from CNN journalist Jim Acosta during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday.

Editorial

Why is President Trump so afraid of a free press?

Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams, left, and Brian Kemp.

Kemp pushes Abrams to concede in Georgia gubernatorial race

Boston, MA - 11/08/18 - Valter Mucaj (cq) bangs a plastic bucket and shouts union slogans in front of the Ritz as patrons exit the lobby. Banging on makeshift drums and shouting slogans, UNITE HERE Local 26 hotel workers are on strike at seven Marriott hotels in Boston, including in front of the Ritz Carlton. Residents of the swanky Millennium Place condos are used to putting on the ritz, but for the last six weeks they've been putting up with The Ritz: A cacophonous, 12-hour-a-day racket led by striking Marriott workers. Now, three condo associations from buildings nearby (but not associated with the labor dispute) are suing the city to get police to enforce noise ordinances in the first class action permit case in recorded history. (Lane Turner/Globe Staff) Reporter: (ramos) Topic: (09nestorritz)

Nestor Ramos | Commentary

Residents sue over a racket at the Ritz

Leicester, MA., 11/07/2018 This is a the medical marijuana shop Cultivate Holdings. This is one of the first pot shops set to start selling recreational marijuana. It currently sells medical marijuana. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff

Photo Gallery

Take a look inside one of Massachusetts? first recreational pot shops

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, left, guards Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, right, in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday Nov. 9, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz 123, Celtics 115

Jazz ruin Gordon Hayward?s return to Utah

The Fine Print | Follow up

Here?s the resolution between Airbnb and the couple whose host crashed into their bedroom

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King Philip, last season?s Division 2 state champion, will play North Andover in the state title game again this year.

HS FOOTBALL

Two high school Super Bowl matchups are set, and 10 games will decide the others

Ten state semifinals games will be played to finalize the matchups at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

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Bonnie Rosenberg (right) greeted fellow temple members at Temple Beth Elohim before Shabbat service was held on Friday night.

Wellesley temple?s elders turn to the past for healing after attack on Pittsburgh synagogue

Elders at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley reflected in the aftermath of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

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Democrat slips into lead in roller coaster Ariz. Senate race

The battle for the seat being vacated by Senator Jeff Flake, the Republican ridiculed time and again by President Trump, is just getting started.

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Bus drivers evacuated students amid California fire

Teachers, aides and bus drivers drove hours through smoke and flames to safely reunite more than 100 children with their families, according to one of the teachers who helped get people to safety.