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Government is moving toward a shutdown as Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans search for a last-minute deal
The Republican-led House groped for a way out of a spending stalemate instigated by the far right just hours before funding for federal agencies would lapse at midnight tonight.

On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate tries to approve funding but it’s almost too late

 A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit, and what’s next? What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans, and travel impacts, explained.

Authorities investigate Friday night shooting in Lexington

The shooting occurred on Keeler Farm Way, authorities said. No information on the victims was released.

See photos and videos of flash flooding in New York City
Heavy rainfall in New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning caused flash flooding, forcing subway lines to close, delaying flights, and turning major roadways into rivers.

New York City is stunned by sudden flooding
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Expect a damp and rainy Saturday, with warm weather returning early next week

 Here’s how El Niño may impact our coming winter

Curt Schilling draws outrage after disclosing former teammate’s health information: ‘Flat out vile’

The former Red Sox pitcher publicized that Tim Wakefield and his wife are both battling cancer, a disclosure made without the couple’s permission.

General Milley delivers defense of democracy and swipes at Trump in farewell address
“We don’t take an oath to a king or a queen or to a tyrant or a dictator. And we don’t take an oath to a wannabe dictator,” Army General Mark Milley said.

Two teens indicted in murder of Lawrence woman
Globe Magazine | The Education Issue

Massachusetts schools are among the best. Except for financial literacy.

In one of the most expensive states in the country, we owe our schoolkids lessons about money.

Old buddies Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel may have broken NFL defensive football as we know it
The Dolphins and 49ers are both 3-0, have the hottest offenses in the NFL, and are doing it with similar schemes, and coaches cut from the same cloth.

Taking a deep dive into why the Patriots aren’t hitting on more explosive plays Why are Adrian Phillips and Jalen Mills the forgotten men in the Patriots secondary?
Tara Sullivan

Where have all the Patriots’ playmakers gone?

It’s painful to recall what it used to be like around here, when Tom Brady was the playmaker in charge but had plenty of supercharged threats around him.

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Remembrance

I was the reporter who wrote about Dianne Feinstein’s decline. But that’s not what I remember most.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein will be remembered as a trailblazing woman politician, a master legislator — and an artist.
James Pindell | ANALYSIS

Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate? Here’s what’s next.

There are immediate impacts to the loss of the longest serving woman in the Senate, especially as Congress is being asked to avert a federal government shutdown this very weekend.
President Biden, Warren, Markey pay tribute to Senator Dianne Feinstein: ‘A true trailblazer’

Here are five highlights from Harvard President Claudine Gay’s rainy inauguration

Harvard Yard, an area of campus, was decked out with various tents, tables and chairs, food trucks, and thousands of people — all to honor Gay, the daughter of Haitian immigrants.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy buys Nantucket estate for $42 million, a record price

The 1.2-acre estate has three dwellings with private beach access.
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

As the baseball playoffs begin, here are some issues to keep an eye on

The playoffs start Tuesday with four games. It’s a best-of-three over three days with all games at the higher seed.

Soup recipes for a cozy fall weekend

The weekend is getting off to a rainy start, which always puts us in the mood for something cozy and comforting: Soup. Here's some inspiration.

In Jamaica Plain, one neighborhood unites against the destruction of a 150-year-old tree

A high-density, transit-oriented development built around an 80-foot oak tree seemed too good to be true. Now, neighbors fear it might be.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

A tax relief bill — at last

But one with two ill-advised policy forays worthy of a gubernatorial line-item veto.
Joan Wickersham

Body-shaming isn’t limited to the world of ballet
LETTERS

Globe tossed out 7 education ideas. Readers lob back some of their own.
RENÉE GRAHAM

The complicity that enables sexual predators
JEFF JACOBY

Rupert Murdoch was good for Boston
Hispanic Heritage Month

On the air and off, Jose Masso has been heard

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

During Hispanic Heritage Month, doctor says R.I. can do better: ‘Taco Tuesday is not progress. It is appeasement.’

DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

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New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours are expected
Some 8.65 inches of rain had fallen at John F. Kennedy Airport by nightfall Friday, surpassing the record for any September day set during Hurricane Donna in 1960, the National Weather Service said.

See photos and videos of flooding in New York City

Arrest in Tupac Shakur killing stemmed from Biggie Smalls death investigation
The first arrest in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur had its roots in the investigation of the killing of Biggie Smalls.

An arrest has been made in Tupac Shakur’s killing. Here’s what we know about the case and the rapper.

Project conserves 3,700 acres of forest in northern New Hampshire
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has completed a long-term effort to protect two adjacent forests in the northern part of the state totaling 3,700 acres.

Dean Tran, former state senator, accused of using Senate staff for campaign work
The charges come three months after Tran’s Fitchburg home was raided by the FBI.

Iowa’s two campaigns: Donald Trump’s rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail
Here’s a look at the campaigns working hardest in Iowa to catch Trump.

Faneuil Hall should be renamed, some say. But the process and support for a name change are hazy.
A coalition called the New Democracy Coalition has been pushing to rename Faneuil Hall over the last five years because of Faneuil’s enslavement of and trading of human beings.

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See photos and videos of flash flooding in New York City

Heavy rainfall in New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning caused flash flooding, forcing subway lines to close, delaying flights, and turning major roadways into rivers.

Police ask for help to identify man who allegedly harassed people in downtown, Back Bay businesses

Over the past few days, the man allegedly “entered several stores, speaking with a bullhorn and throwing fliers around the stores, while harassing customers and intimidating store owners,” police said in a statement.
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Expect a damp and rainy Saturday, with warm weather returning early next week

On Saturday, areas south of the Mass Pike will see the most accumulation of rain during the day. Nobody is going to have a bright, sunny day.

Topsfield Fair returns with famed pumpkins — and fun

Steve Sperry of Rhode Island took first place at the Topsfield Fair's giant pumpkin weigh off Friday with his pumpkin weighing in at 2,198 pounds.

Sports

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If Alex Faust sounded familiar when he subbed in on NESN’s Bruins-Rangers broadcast, there’s a good reason why

The 34-year-old Northeastern graduate has called all sorts of sports in New England before and since establishing himself as a top-notch NHL play-by-play voice.
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How did the Bruins go from their 19th captain (Patrice Bergeron) to their 27th (Brad Marchand)?

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Government is moving toward a shutdown as Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans search for a last-minute deal

The Republican-led House groped for a way out of a spending stalemate instigated by the far right just hours before funding for federal agencies would lapse at midnight tonight.

Biden says shutdown isn’t his fault. Will Americans agree?

The White House has pinned the blame for a looming government shutdown on House Republicans, who have been paralyzed by their inability to pass a funding package.

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit, and what’s next?

On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate tries to approve funding but it’s almost too late
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McCarthy’s last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses, making a shutdown almost certain

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Iowa’s two campaigns: Donald Trump’s rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail

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General Milley delivers defense of democracy and swipes at Trump in farewell address

New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours are expected

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Marty Baron, author of the new book ‘Collision of Power,’ tells the stories behind the stories

Emily Wilson’s new translation of ‘The Iliad’ brings a Zoomer-generation vibe to the classical war epic

Rebecca Clarren’s Jewish ancestors fled a pogrom in Odesa for the US. They started over in South Dakota — on stolen land

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Hollywood writers have won the AI battle. What about the rest of us?

‘Stop Making Sense’ in IMAX: Same as it ever was, but bigger and even better

Michael Gambon, actor who played Professor Dumbledore in 6 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies

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Strike by writers underscored the vital role they play

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Life after ‘Mad Men’ is a varied path for Jon Hamm

music

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Latin pop star Karol G lights up Gillette Stadium

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