Hugh Hefner, the Pepsi-quaffing founder of Playboy magazine, dies at 91

Hugh Hefner.

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He was American Puritanism?s revenge on itself, and Mr. Hefner took his role as America?s high priest of hedonism with the utmost seriousness.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell joined other GOP lawmakers to talk about the Republican tax proposal.

Mass., other blue states are in crosshairs of GOP tax plan

The Republican plan would eliminate deductions for state income and local property taxes, a move that would hit hard in Massachusetts.

President Trump unveiled the Republicans? latest tax proposal Wednesday.

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Republicans have a tax plan and no way to pay for it

For Massachusetts residents, a provision that would eliminate some deductions could prove costly.

Andrew MacCormack was arraigned in Chelsea District Court for the murder of his wife Vanessa MacCormack.

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Husband denies brutally murdering Lynn teacher, is held without bail

Prosecutors say Andrew MacCormack killed his wife and made efforts to clean up the crime scene before calling 911.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/28/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/VanessaMacCormack1[1].jpg Revere vigil planned for slain teacher

Vanessa MacCormack, 30, will be remembered on Friday during a noontime vigil at Revere City Hall.

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Only 14 percent turnout in Boston?s preliminary election? What gives? Are people here really that content?

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The mayor?s swift acceptance of the debate invitations mark a departure from his stance prior to the preliminary election.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/29/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/20161030_ALLSTON_021.jpg Bids for extending the Green Line are due Thursday

And in an unusual twist, the agency is asking bidders to revive parts of the project that were unceremoniously dumped last year.

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Two biology professors speculate the man who died after being stung Saturday could have been attacked by yellow jackets.

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Boston is going to hear a lot more about Gay Bowl XVII (the other Super Bowl)

The national event is trading in their .com domain for .boston ? and hopefully a new local fanbase.

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Boston, MA: September 27, 2017: The Red Sox Xander Bogaerts tosses away his bat as he watches the flight of his bottom of the third inning three run home run. The Boston Red Sox hosted the Toronto Blue Jays in an MLB regular season baseball game at Fenway Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff).

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Red Sox are back on track with win at Fenway Park

Xander Bogaerts drove in four runs as the Red Sox outslugged the Blue Jays, moving closer to the AL East title.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/28/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/104485324-4623.jpg It happened again: Another passenger was dragged off a plane

A woman who said she was allergic to two dogs on board the plane refused to depart and was removed by police in Baltimore.

Steven Tyler performing in Boston last year.

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Steven Tyler suffered a seizure in Brazil

The Aerosmith singer is getting treatment in the States.

I tried Clover?s clever meatless meatball sub, and you should, too

It?s made with Impossible Burger, the ?world?s only burger that handles, smells, cooks, and tastes like ground beef from cows ? but is made entirely from plants.?

Sonny Vaccaro, one of the most influential men in the world of basketball, on a neighborhood court in Calabasas, California, where he lives with his wife Pam. Photo by Jennifer Taylor Library Tag 10122003 Business & Money Library Tag 07252006 Sports

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Bob Hohler

Sneaker wars wiz: Commercialism rules college sports

Sonny Vaccaro, who paid basketball coaches to have their players wear Nike nearly 40 years ago, said amateurism is dead.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/ofocityhall.jpg New bike-sharing company rolling into cities around Boston

Look out, Hubway, there?s a new bikeshare company in town.

Names

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2016/05/10/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/AFP_A51MP.jpg Obama compares dropping daughter Malia at college to ?open-heart surgery?

The former president sounded like every parent we know when he got personal at a charity event this week.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/04/BostonGlobe.com/Travel/Images/DB_Rooftop%20Bars_Envoy_IMG_7926.jpg Six Boston-area rooftops to enjoy a drink (or a meal)

Get outside while the weather is still warm at one of Boston?s stellar rooftop bars.

Scott Kirsner

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/POST_BEZOS_ADV18_1.jpg What Bezos knows about Boston

What impact ? if any ? will Jeff Bezos? knowledge of Boston have on Amazon?s eventual choice of a city for its second headquarters?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Chin092617WalshPreliminaryElectionNight_Met4.jpg Menino became unstoppable thanks to Boston?s minority neighborhoods. Can Walsh do the same?

Mayor Martin Walsh, who won Tuesday?s preliminary election by a wide margin, could expand the coalition that first elected him in 2013.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/20/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/kreiter_govbaker4_met.jpg Why is Charlie Baker so popular?

Scores of interviews paint a picture of a governor neither beloved nor detested, a politician who is neither too hot nor too cold on key issues.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/RinaldiScientist01.jpg Iranian researcher, barred under Trump ban, arrives 8 months later

Soheil Saravi, who will work in a Brigham and Women?s lab, was greeted with music ? and high hopes.

Federal lawsuit alleges Fall River fish plant, staffing firm, allowed sexual harassment

The US Equal Opportunity Commission filed a complaint against Atlantic Capes Fishers Inc. BJ?s Service Co. Inc in Boston Wednesday.

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Witness the birth of the marijuana industry in Massachusetts and catch up on national pot headlines every Saturday.

Special reports

Secrets in the Sky | Part 2 of 2

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There is a troubling pattern of lax oversight by the FAA that has made the agency vulnerable to fraud, and the public vulnerable to those who mean to do harm.

Opinion & Ideas

EDITORIAL

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Advance/Images/PlusFAA.jpg Eliminate the secrets in our skies

The FAA should close loopholes that make the agency vulnerable to manipulation and fraud.

Confidential tips

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Do you know about wrongdoing that needs to be exposed? Call the Globe Spotlight team: 617-929-7483 or [email protected].

Fall Arts Preview 2017

Fall Arts preview

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A complete guide to movies, music, books, arts, theater, and family events in the Greater Boston area this season.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/09/27/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Pool.jpg Can tailored swim lessons protect children with autism from drowning?

Drowning is the most common fatal injury among children with autism, so community centers and schools are offering special lessons.

Crossword

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Puzzled? Keep trying and see if you can triumph.