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Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry

Decision sets up an election season clash between Trump and Congress

How Trump is reacting to news of the impeachment inquiry
As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that Democrats would be launching an official impeachment inquiry, President Trump began tweeting his thoughts on the matter. 22 minutes ago

President Trump says he?s authorized release of Ukraine transcript

President Trump said in a tweet Tuesday that he has authorized the release of the transcript of his call with the leader of Ukraine that is at the center of a whistleblower complaint and has sparked calls for his impeachment. 31 minutes ago
Whistleblower wants to speak on Hill about Trump?s interactions with the leader of Ukraine

Joe Biden calls for impeachment if Trump does not comply with probes

The former vice president spoke this afternoon from his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. 2 hours ago
Here?s where the Mass. delegation stands on impeaching President Trump

Baker declares public health emergency, orders 4-month ban on all vaping products

It's the latest ? and perhaps furthest-reaching ? move to address what Governor Charlie Baker called a public health emergency.
US official expects ?hundreds more? cases of vaping illness Kansas reports 2nd death from vaping-related lung disease, 9th nationwide

R.I.'s Raimondo to announce action on vaping Wednesday

The new 10th-grade MCAS is tougher ? and it shows
2019 MCAS results by district

Math scores for 10th graders

English scores for 10th graders

Science scores for 10th graders

 Complete statewide MCAS results

The Great Divide: Race, class, and opportunity in our schools.
opinion
JENS LUDWIG AND CASS R. SUNSTEIN

Discrimination in the age of algorithms
scot lehigh

Trump?s callous climate legacy
MICHAEL A. COHEN

Is something finally going to matter in Trump?s #nothingmatters presidency?
dan wasserman

Trump?s gift to Ukraine

Boston City Council Election

Meet the candidates running for Boston City Council

It's Election Day. Meet the candidates running to represent Boston residents on the city council.

Boston voters could elect most diverse City Council ever
From Mattapan to the Back Bay, voters in Tuesday?s preliminary election will be advancing a slew of finalists for City Council.

Yvonne Abraham: This isn't your mother's Boston City Council

Adrian Walker
Boston City Council race reflects an evolving Boston
This year?s races feature the most impressive field of candidates in years ? attracted both by the rise of Ayanna Pressley and a significant number of open seats.

opinion

Editorial: Boston City Council Endorsements

Our picks for at-large Boston City Council seats

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 Find my polling place

LOVE LETTERS SEASON 3
Listen to Season 3 of the Love Letters podcast
How do you know it?s forever? Or if it?s not? Listen today as Meredith Goldstein tackles these questions and more on the first two episodes of the season.

Listen on Spotify

Diet ?report card?: Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbs
Americans are still consuming too many low-quality carbohydrates and more saturated fat than recommended, according to a new study from Harvard and Tufts.

New lead in 42-year-old Pa. cold case: Victim of gruesome murder may have lived in Mass.
Police received a tip that the woman once lived in Framingham.

CHAD FINN
Evaluating the Red Sox roster, player-by-player
There were plenty of low points in this disappointing season, but a few players still shined individually.

Girl, 12, discovers rare great white shark tooth at Plymouth beach
A 12-year-old girl found a rare great white shark tooth at a Plymouth beach last week, and she is donating the tooth to shark researchers, officials said.

coming thursday:

?Everything seemed fine.? And then it was gone

Coming Thursday: ?At the edge of the warming world,? the Globe?s months-long investigation into how climate change is altering the face of Cape Cod.

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  1. Baker declares public health emergency, orders 4-month ban on all vaping products
  2. ?The president must be held accountable?: Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry against Trump
  3. Evaluating the Red Sox roster, player-by-player
  4. How Trump is reacting to news of the impeachment inquiry
  5. President Trump says he?s authorized release of Ukraine transcript
  6. Fox apologizes for ?disgraceful? comment about 16-year-old Greta Thunberg
  7. It?s fair to question Hunter Biden?s business dealings
  8. Girl, 12, discovers rare great white shark tooth at Plymouth beach
  9. Diet ?report card?: Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbs
  10. State panel to investigate judge?s handling of Straight Pride protester arraignments

Have a question about the changing face of retail and real estate in Boston? Ask us

Our new series "On the Street" explores neighborhood change through the lens of retail and real estate.

INNOVATION ECONOMY
The real-life ?Animal House? at Dartmouth is now home to startups
Entrepreneurs take over the former Dartmouth College frat that inspired the John Belushi classic.

Fox apologizes for ?disgraceful? comment about 16-year-old Greta Thunberg
Fox News has apologized for a guest who called environmental activist Greta Thunberg mentally ill, and said he would never appear on the network again.

Coincidence? Two big donors chosen in low-number license plate lottery
Both James Coghlin and Nancy Coghlin are regular and heavy contributors, donating year after year to Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and a long list of other elected officials.

It?s that time of year: New England weather-whiplash season is here
During this annual transition, when from day to day the weather can?t seem to make up its mind about if it?s summer or fall, residents in the region are forced to adjust their outfits around the shifting temperatures.

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State?s third EEE victim identified as Hampden County resident who battled virus for more than a month

Friendly?s restaurant in Falmouth closes, leaving just one on Cape Cod

Three men arrested after allegedly causing a ruckus at Foxy Lady in Brockton

Parent allegedly attacks school bus driver during confrontation in front of students in Cambridge

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In a pioneering campaign, Boston?s new Age Strong Commission takes on ageism

City officials are challenging stereotypes in a campaign that seeks to promote positive views about aging and excise offensive adjectives like cranky, frumpy, fragile, and over the hill.

Pension liabilities leave a Bay State brickyard and its workers in ?survival mode?
Stiles and Hart, whose bricks have been used to restore Colonial-era landmarks like Faneuil Hall, is one of hundreds of US small businesses struggling with multi-employer pension plans.

Globe Magazine
The Most Stylish Bostonians of 2019
From an art student to a New Kid, these 16 stylish locals make a statement every time they step out. Find out more about their approach to personal style.

Rhode Island

Federal prosecutors move to drop charges against 84-year-old defendant in mob shakedown of Foxy Lady strip club

Newton

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We?re beefing up our coverage of Newton, and we?re putting out a weekly digest of the biggest and most interesting stories in the city. Sign up now.

Newton Democrats say Kennedy vs. Markey is a tough choice

Fighting for a future, Newton North students strike for climate action

Sports

Patriots? toughest opponent right now? Injuries

What effect does the loss of James Develin have on the Patriots?

Politics / Business

President Trump says he?s authorized release of Ukraine transcript

Nation / World

Algeria says 8 newborns die in fire at maternity hospital

Lifestyle

Gretna Green kept showing up in the romance novels I read, so I showed up in Gretna Green

ArcLight Cinemas to open 15-screen movie complex at Hub on Causeway in November

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Opinion | Angela Onwuachi-Willig

?Law & Order? ? rationalizing racial bias
Editorial

Convention center expansion plan is a trifecta
Opinion | Elissa Ely

When a job ends and life goes on

Alex Beam

Zero weddings and many funerals

Opinion | H.D.S. Greenway

Why can?t the US learn from its foreign policy failures?
Letters

Bristling at a Kennedy-Markey battle

VISUAL STORIES

Pension liabilities leave a Bay State brickyard and its workers in ?survival mode?

Photos: Patriots take on Jets in AFC East showdown

?My guidance counselor didn?t do any of this?: How school counselors? roles have evolved

Photos from climate strike events across the planet

Metro

THOMAS FARRAGHER

UMass to get trove of Daniel Ellsberg?s private papers

The university has acquired the papers for $2.2 million, most of which ? $1.35 million ? was provided by an anonymous donor, the university said Monday. The rest of the money will come from the university?s special collections fund.

NTSB blames shoddy work at Columbia Gas for Lawrence-area disaster

The National Transportation Safety Board said Columbia Gas had a ?weak? system for managing projects, triggering the calamity that killed one and displaced hundreds of people.

Body recovered from Fitchburg fire wreckage identified

The body of 59-year-old Raymond L. Jerome was found in the wreckage along with two detonated improvised explosive devices.

The momentum is building for impeachment. Here?s what to watch for today

Impeachment may be on the way. Here ?s what to watch for today.

Girl, 12, discovers rare great white shark tooth at Plymouth beach
A 12-year-old girl found a rare great white shark tooth at a Plymouth beach last week, and she is donating the tooth to shark researchers, officials said.

New lead in 42-year-old Pa. cold case: Victim of gruesome murder may have lived in Mass.
Police received a tip that the woman once lived in Framingham.

STAT

What to know about EEE, a mosquito-borne virus on the rise

For dementia caregivers, a place to share with strangers ? and be honest

Mental health apps are scooping up your most sensitive data. Will you benefit?

Startup becomes first consumer DNA company to offer anonymous sequencing

sports

Rays 7, Red Sox 4

Mookie Betts on his amazing assist: ?I didn?t know I could do that?

A run scored on the play Monday as Tampa Bay, which is fighting for playoff position, beat the Red Sox, 7-4.

What effect does the loss of James Develin have on the Patriots?

Unlike most teams, the Patriots use their fullback extensively; this throws a wrench into things.

St. Louis Blues acquire All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk

The Stanley Cup champions sent defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect to Carolina.

Northeastern, BU, BC ranked in preseason women?s hockey poll

Defending champion Wisconsin starts the season at No. 1, defending Hockey East champion Northeastern checks in at No. 4.

An international tennis tournament is coming to Boston. Did a hockey team spoil the news?
The Laver Cup was officially announced on Sunday, but the Maple Leafs might have leaked it months ago.

CHAD FINN
Evaluating the Red Sox roster, player-by-player
There were plenty of low points in this disappointing season, but a few players still shined individually.

Politics

How Trump is reacting to news of the impeachment inquiry
As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that Democrats would be launching an official impeachment inquiry, President Trump began tweeting his thoughts on the matter.

Business

Juul plans job cuts, workforce restructuring amid scrutiny
Juul Labs Inc. is planning to restructure its workforce, scaling back on new hires and eliminating some jobs, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Marijuana

Cannabis commission approves marijuana deliveries
However, cities and towns where marijuana retail shops are banned would have to ?opt in? for residents place orders.

magazine
On the COver

The Most Stylish Bostonians of 2019

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 23-Oct. 6
Miss Conduct

Advice: I think my friend forgot sharing an awful secret with me
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ?She owned her space like a rock star entering TD Garden on gig night?

sports

Evaluating the Red Sox roster, player-by-player

Revolution?s keys to victory over Portland

The Patriots defense hasn?t been scored on. But has anyone gotten close?

metro

Raimondo to announce action on vaping Wednesday

State panel to investigate judge?s handling of Straight Pride protester arraignments

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead?s poetic lyricist, dies at 78

Nation

Joe Biden calls for impeachment if Trump does not comply with probes

Whistle-blower wants to speak on Hill about Trump?s interactions with the leader of Ukraine

Representative John Lewis backs impeachment proceedings

World

Israel?s main parties begin talks on coalition government

Indonesian students rally against changes to corruption law

UK Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson illegally suspended Parliament

politics

Pelosi: The president must be held accountable

President Trump says he?s authorized release of Ukraine transcript

?The president must be held accountable?: Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry against Trump

business

Juul plans job cuts, workforce restructuring amid scrutiny

Acquia sells controlling interest to private equity firm

Boston Dynamics? Spot robot hits the street, work sites

lifestyle

Check in: Downtown Camper a creative stop for ?urban explorers? in Stockholm

Michael Pollan talks psychedelics and his book ?How to Change Your Mind?

Gretna Green kept showing up in the romance novels I read, so I showed up in Gretna Green

marijuana

Cannabis commission approves marijuana deliveries

Baker declares public health emergency, orders 4-month ban on all vaping products

US official expects ?hundreds more? cases of vaping illness

opinion

The courage of a single whistle-blower may change history

Hi Madame Speaker. We?ve been waiting ? and waiting ? for you

Trump?s callous climate legacy

food & dining

With the Jewish New Year about to begin, three Jewish cookbooks have just come out

Recipe: For Rosh Hashanah, braise chicken pieces with chickpeas, carrots, potatoes, apricots, and aromatic spices

Recipe: Tunisian White Bean and Meatball Stew

travel

Check in: Downtown Camper a creative stop for ?urban explorers? in Stockholm

Gretna Green kept showing up in the romance novels I read, so I showed up in Gretna Green

A trip to the Berkshires is for lovers, and here?s the proof

Books

For ?Heavy? author, collecting is right up there with reading

Patchett?s ?The Dutch House? inhabited by the spirits of the past

Local bestsellers for the week ending 9/15

Movies

Movie events coming soon to Boston

Brookline public library celebrates 30 years of ?vital? film culture at Coolidge Corner Theatre

The fears of a ?Downton? super fan, and the dangers of exhuming pop culture memories

Television

Plunge in Emmy Awards viewership not a surprise

?Game of Thrones,? ?Fleabag? take top honors at Emmy Awards

A list of winners from the 2019 Emmys

music

White Snake Projects? immigration opera is a timely tale haunted by American dreams

Future Teens, Clairo, STL GLD among Boston Music Awards nominees

The Milkwood years: When Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr played ?70s soft rock

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet serves up a superb ?Giselle?

At the ICA, postmodern classic ?Fase? retains its power

In ?Sunset Boulevard,? the talented Ms. Ripley?s star turn has come

globe local

Obituaries

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead?s poetic lyricist, dies at 78

James Robertson, federal judge who took stand against warrantless surveillance, dies at 81

Chester Williams, South African rugby star who symbolized end of apartheid, dies at 49