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BIDEN EXITS RACE, ENDORSES HARRIS

Vice president says she will ‘earn and win’ the nomination as Democrats in Mass. and beyond throw support behind her
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ANALYSIS

Biden’s out. What’s next? Answers to some questions you might have.

There are party rules, a lot of politics, and a lot of opinions. But here is a guide to the logistics.

Who is endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee?

Read Biden’s full letter announcing he’s leaving presidential race

Harris could become first woman, second Black person to be president

Democrats praise Biden for his decision not to seek a second term: ‘A true patriot’

Some New England Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris as others keep their powder dry
OPINION | ADRIAN WALKER

President Biden makes decision that is best for the country

After demotion of BPD deputy superintendent, department’s commitment to reform is questioned

Eddy Chrispin says Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox demoted him after he accepted a position as commissioner for the state agency that certifies law enforcement officers in Massachusetts.

From honor student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump

In dozens of interviews, former classmates, teachers and neighbors said they still could not square their memories of the Trump rally shooter.
Secret Service chief noted a ‘zero-fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign.

Migrants in the Boston area rush to secure legal status amid concerns over upcoming election
With the election approaching, migrants in Massachusetts area are scrambling, terrified of what the future could look like under a second Trump presidency.

Behind Biden’s asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked
YVONNE ABRAHAM

For one woman allegedly assaulted by a masseur, a long wait for justice

The Middlesex DA initially charged the masseur with rape, then downgraded the charges to indecent assault and battery. “He [could get] only two years, and I have a whole lifetime of this,” the accuser said.

Attleboro man drowns in Rutland pond after jet ski overturns

Witnesses said the man appeared to be in distress before disappearing under the water.

Fall River man stabbed to death in Brockton

Israel’s latest airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 15 including children
MUSIC REVIEW

Kane Brown’s country-rock fusion transforms Fenway into Nashville North

Over a taut 16-song set — and a short delay because of some rogue pyrotechnics — he and his band split the difference between amped-up versions of Brown’s biggest hits and sweet ballads that showed off the core of his appeal.
CONNECTIONS

Why my mom devoted herself to teaching kids to swim for the Red Cross and YMCA for 22 years

One of her proudest accomplishments was teaching a little boy to swim after he’d almost drowned.

EPA weighing controversial geoengineering ocean experiment south of Martha’s Vineyard

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution want to release more than 6,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the open ocean in an attempt to increase seawater’s carbon dioxide absorption.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Biden does the right thing by stepping down from race

Credit the president for stepping over his ego and toward the exit — and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi for nudging him in that direction.
Who could be the Democrats’ new VP nominee?
EDITORIAL

Joe Biden puts country ahead of ego
JOAN VENNOCHI

With Biden out, here’s how the Democrats can defeat Trump
LETTERS

The Democratic ticket: And then there was …
IDEAS | JOHN BENJAMIN

Israel is destroying the Zionism I can support
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After the beloved Tex-Mex spot closed its doors for good last Saturday, downtown is facing a margarita mug-sized hole in its increasingly upscale dining landscape.

LOVE LETTERS
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Pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography
Christopher Sheerer, 35, made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston Friday and was detained pending a hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Nantucket Triathlon participant dies after being pulled from water, fire department says
The person, whose name and age were not released, was visiting from Connecticut, the Nantucket Fire Department said.

Patriots wide receivers preview: Will rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker help this group catch fire?
Wide receiver is easily the Patriots' most intriguing offensive skill position group.

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Metro

Harris says she intends to ‘earn and win’ presidential nomination after Biden steps aside. Follow live updates.

His decision puts the Democratic nomination up for grabs as the party enters uncharted territory in the modern era.

Man dies after being pulled from pond in Lakeville

The man was found in Long Pond at 5:43 p.m. and died shortly after arriving at a local hospital, police said.

Fall River man stabbed to death in Brockton

Police arrested a suspect at the scene.

After Biden exits race, some New England Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris as others keep their powder dry

As the news that President Biden will not seek reelection ricocheted around the political world on Sunday, New England Democrats were united in their calls to celebrate his legacy — but some prominent politicians remained circumspect as to which Democrat they believed should inherit it.

Sports

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Billy Horschel laments mistakes at Troon and tips cap to champion Xander Schauffele

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Adrián Beltré highlights 2024 Hall of Fame induction

Former Red Sox third baseman one of four inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y.
AUTO RACING

Oscar Piastri wins first F1 race after Lando Norris obeys team orders in 1-2 for McLaren at Hungarian GP

The young Australian driver grabbed his first victory after teammate Norris handed him back the lead with two laps to go at the Hungaroring.
Golf

Chanettee Wannasaen wins Dana Open for second LPGA Tour title
Patriots positional preview: wide receivers

Patriots wide receivers preview: Will rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker help this group catch fire?
TOUR DE FRANCE

Tadej Pogacar dominates final stage to clinch convincing third Tour de France victory

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What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born.

EPA weighing controversial geoengineering ocean experiment south of Martha’s Vineyard

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution want to release more than 6,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the open ocean in an attempt to increase seawater’s carbon dioxide absorption.
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President Biden makes decision that is best for the country

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Xander Schauffele wins the British Open for his second major of 2024

Celtics, Sam Hauser agree on four-year contract extension worth $45 million

business

Massachusetts moves closer to mandating employers to disclose salary ranges on job postings

Broken wind turbine blade, nearly the length of a football field, settles on ocean floor off Nantucket, officials say

Canceled flights, missed meetings, and free coffee: The CrowdStrike glitch reroutes Bostonians’ days

politics

Harris says she intends to ‘earn and win’ presidential nomination after Biden steps aside. Follow live updates.

Who is endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee?

Democrats praise Biden for his decision not to seek a second term: ‘A true patriot’

Nation

Now that Biden is out of the presidential race, what happens to his money?

Why are people getting COVID again this summer? What to know about variants, symptoms, and more.

Amid talk of border chaos, crossings have sharply declined

World

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen as conflict with Houthis continues

Israel’s latest airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 15 including children

South Korea boosts border propaganda broadcasts after North Korea flies more trash balloons

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My high school musical crush is back in my life

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$15 minimum wage for tipped workers headed to ballot

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travel

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Two new curatorial hires at the MFA

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Movies

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‘It always felt like life was imitating art’: Lee Isaac Chung talks weathering real tornadoes on ‘Twisters’ set

Amy Adams films new movie ‘At the Sea’ in Plymouth and Marshfield, leaving fans star-struck

Television

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Bob Newhart showed me how to be a man

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When composers and scientists join forces, it’s alchemy for the ears

Theater/Dance

At Jacob’s Pillow, Miguel Gutierrez invites the audience to join in grief, and in silliness

Bugs take the limelight when Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ returns to Boston

The power of ‘Hoops’

Health

What consumers should know about the FTC’s upcoming lawsuit against CVS over how it negotiates drug prices

What’s next for Roger Williams Medical Center? CEO warns Boston University could terminate affiliation, court docs show.

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years

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Nguyen Phu Trong, powerful Vietnamese leader, is dead at 80

Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, has died

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