Governor declares emergency in Charlotte, sends National Guard

People run from flash-bang grenades in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Miczek

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Protests turned violent in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, a night after police shot and killed an African-American man. Officials said a man who was shot Wednesday and had been reported dead was in critical condition.

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Police said a black man was ordered to drop his gun before he was fatally shot by police, sparking unrest in the N.C. city.

Texans at Patriots | Thursday, 8:25 p.m.

09/18/16: Foxborough, MA: As Patriots backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett (center) is about to enter the game, he pats the injured Jimmy Garoppolo (10) as the starter heads for the locker room after being hurt in the second quarter. Wide receiver Julian Edelman wears a look of concern at far left. The New England Patriots hosted the Miami Dolphins in a regular season NFL football game at Gillette Stadium. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section: sports topic: Patriots-Dolphins

Patriots Notebook

Will we see Julian Edelman at quarterback tomorrow?

Jimmy Garoppolo could be a game-time decision; Julian Edelman has reportedly been preparing as the backup QB.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Can Bill Belichick pull off this next trick?

If Belichick wins this game under these circumstances it will drive the rest of the NFL insane.

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The Patriots released their injury report, but Bill Belichick gave no hint as to who would start at QB.

NAMES

The top 10 oddest tributes to David Ortiz

From a life-size LEGO statue, to a corn maze in his likeness, to a lot of donuts, baseball fans are finding creative ways of paying homage to Big Papi.

The damaged stained glass window covered by a wooden board at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

Rock breaks window at Cathedral of Holy Cross

Police are investigating after a man threw a rock through a stained glass window at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston?s South End.

Gay community?s longtime haven closing its doors in Lynn

For over 40 years, Fran?s Place has offered music, dancing, and a place to feel safe.

FBI seeks men who took suitcase holding NYC bomb

The men were seen Saturday night removing the bomb from a piece of luggage, then leaving the device behind while taking the suitcase.

Students from Immaculate Conception School in Lowell lined up to venerate the heart of Padre Pio.

The heart of a Catholic saint is on display in Lowell

It is the first time any major relic of St. Padre Pio has traveled outside Italy.

Today is Leonard Cohen?s 82nd birthday. You should listen to his new song.

?You Want It Darker? faces death with all the love, anger, humor, and compassion the artist has always channeled. It is deeply moving.

22franburke - Fran Burke. (Bachrach photography)

obituary

Dr. Fran Burke, 88, advocate for women in politics

Dr. Burke advocated for female leaders, from political candidates to her own daughters and granddaughter.

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 21: Starter Clay Buchholz #11 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 21, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

RED SOX 5, ORIOLES 1

Buchholz, Red Sox stifle Orioles

The righthander went seven innings and allowed just three hits.

Here?s a warning: Route 128 will be shut for two days in November

For the first time in recent memory, a section of Route 128/Interstate 95 will be closed for two days in November while crews demolish the Highland Avenue Bridge in Needham.

Members of the clergy prayed over Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the New Spirit Revival Center in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Trump seeks to repair image among African-Americans

Donald Trump went to a black church to try to connect with African-American voters ? but later endorsed a policy controversial with minorities.

Associated Press

For TV viewers, Clinton-Trump debate could be a squirm-fest

Will Monday night?s event be the weirdest display of interpersonal dynamics in the history of presidential debates?

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at a rally at Frontline Outreach and Youth Center in Orlando.

Clinton outlines vision of more jobs for people with disabilities

Hillary Clinton talked about jobs for what she called ?a group of Americans who are, too often, invisible, overlooked and undervalued.?

Trade-in of State Police guns draws scrutiny

An investigation that led to the suspension of three Massachusetts state troopers involves the sale of several hundred guns.

Warrant issued for Quincy real estate broker

Police said the man who is accused of fleeing with nearly $2 million in money also allegedly defrauded investors from New York to Florida.

Woman falls into side of Duck Boat in Back Bay

As the boat was stopping, the woman lost her balance, stumbled into the street, and appeared to fall into the side of the duck boat.

Boston School Committee may oppose charter school measure

The panel will consider a resolution against the charter school ballot question.

Globe investigations

The desperate and the dead

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Behind the fragmented state of mental health care lies a political system failure that spans decades ? and continues.

The story behind 'Spotlight'

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?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

The Big Picture

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Big Picture

The harvest moon

Check out photos of the moon captured by photographers from all over the planet.