Evan Horowitz

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/horowitz-098.jpg Why were the primary polls so far off?

Polls had predicted the correct winners in major races, but they were wrong in other, important ways.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/seth150-10004.jpg Moulton upends Tierney, sets sights on GOP?s Tisei

Seth Moulton became the first Massachusetts Democrat in 22 years to oust a sitting congressman from his own party.

Opinion | Scot Lehigh

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/lehigh-1157.jpg A showing that raises doubts about Coakley

Martha Coakley?s modest lead over Steven Grossman should send a shiver of unease up Democratic spines.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/baker150-10025.jpg Charlie Baker greets South Station commuters

It was an introduction for some as the GOP nominee for governor shook hands in downtown Boston today.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/walsh150-10016.jpg Mayor Walsh, Maura Healey meet at Savin Hill diner

The Democratic AG nominee trounced the mayor?s candidate by more than 10 points in Boston in the primary.

Opinion | Christopher L. Gasper

NFL lost gamble on Ray Rice video

The league lost respect and dignity when it closed its eyes and expected everyone else to do the same.

Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff

In wake of Ray Rice case, NFL?s troubles weigh on fans

Football?s ugly side is increasingly intruding on the nation?s highest-rated sport among viewers.

President Obama is ready to take the battle against the Sunni militant group, the Islamic State, into Syria, a senior administration official said.

Obama prepared to order airstrikes in Syria, official says

The president is ready to take the fight against the Islamic State group into Syria, a senior administration official said.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/rivers150-3919.jpg Inside the effort to save Joan Rivers?s life

Since the comedian?s death, there has been very little discussion of what exactly happened.

Opinion

RENÉE LOTH

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/loth150-1150.jpg What Baker needs to do to win my vote

Charlie Baker should say what he knows ? that human capital is this state?s most valuable resource.

Crux

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/09/10/BostonGlobe.com/Foreign/Images/francis150-660.jpg Pope names two Americans to key posts on sex abuse reform

The new posts at the Vatican are part of Pope Francis?s effort to clean-up the church?s child sexual abuse scandals.