Moscow now accused of US election meddling, in indictment

The indictment stands as special counsel Robert Mueller?s first allegation implicating the Russian government directly in criminal behavior meant to sway the presidential election.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/997840618.jpg Malware, spearphishing, and phony identities ? indictment provides details of Russian hacking conspiracy

It was a well-planned and ultimately successful cyberoperation, carried out by the intelligence agency of a major country, Robert Mueller alleges.

Ground Game

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/997224754.jpg Suddenly every Democrat is the next Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Just ask them

Ask the candidates who claimed to be the next Obama or Trump after their unexpected rises: An upset is not easy ? nor is it common.

Roy Moore, Joe Arpaio both say they were duped by Sacha Baron Cohen

Some politicians are going through the stages of panic associated with an interview with Cohen: remorse, damage control, anger, and regret.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/65c3d0bc-86ab-11e8-8f6c-46cb43e3f306.jpg Watchdog slams ex-HHS chief Tom Price on costly travel

The government wasted at least $341,000 on travel by ousted Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/stephanie.jpg Milford woman dies on 22nd birthday in Sharon car crash

Stephanie Boaventura drove her Toyota Corolla into the median ?for reasons still under investigation.?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryan_cancerswim5_met.jpg Swimmers make waves in fight against cancer in Boston Harbor event

Nearly 70 swimmers, including seven Olympians, sliced through the waters of Boston Harbor on Friday.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2017/08/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Chatham_Shark_Images-001.jpg Drone video shows shark eating seal off Cape Cod beach

A Nauset Beach visitor spotted a commotion in the water. Soon after, the ocean turned red.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/wiggs_Plea_01.jpg Woman pleads guilty in beating death of 3-year-old stepson in Roxbury

Ashley Young wept Friday when she confronted the woman who beat her 3-year-old son to death in 2016 in Roxbury.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/05/25/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/turner061417INHOUSE53state61.jpg Former Boston.com staffer questions investigation

A former Boston.com editor who accused the editor of the Boston Globe of harassment released a statement questioning the Globe?s investigation.

NAMES

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/12/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/ryanwrongboat_met.jpg He got on the wrong boat to Provincetown, so Jack Connors bought him a plane ticket

Alex Cheung was planning to meet friends in Provincetown ? so he hopped on a large ferry called the ?Provincetown II.? But it wasn?t going to P-town.

2 arrested following series of burglaries at MIT fraternity houses

Thieves stole a PlayStation, bicycles, and a backpack, among other items.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II inspect a Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle on July 13, 2018 in Windsor, England. Her Majesty welcomed the President and Mrs Trump at the dais in the Quadrangle of the Castle. A Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards, gave a Royal Salute and the US National Anthem was played. The Queen and the President inspected the Guard of Honour before watching the military march past. The President and First Lady then joined Her Majesty for tea at the Castle. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

After Trump?s tumult, time for tea with the queen

President Trump took a break from his sparring with US allies and the press on Friday to enjoy one of diplomacy?s oldest traditions.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Politics/Images/Rex_Stop_Trump_Coalition_Stop_the_9760994U.jpg Massive protest greets President Trump in UK

Carrying placards reading ??Dump Trump,?? and ??Can?t comb over sexism,?? boisterous crowds blew whistles before starting their march.

Alex Speier

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/tlumacki_redsoxvsbluejays_sports390.jpg Could this Red Sox team end up being the best in franchise history?

Yes, there?s a long way to go, and they?d have to win the World Series, but a 66-29 record is a great way to start.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/tlumacki_redsoxvsbluejays_sports291.jpg The anatomy of Mookie Betts?s amazing 13-pitch at-bat

The Red Sox star?s duel with Toronto pitcher J.A. Happ was praised as one of the great moments of the season.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/IMG_4060%20(1).JPG Outfielders headline new class of Red Sox international prospects

The Sox are impressed with Dominican center fielder Eduardo Lopez.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/10/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/davis_texbospre1_spts.jpg Red Sox place Andrew Benintendi on bereavement leave

The Sox recalled first baseman/outfielder Sam Travis from Pawtucket to replace Benintendi.

Talking Points

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/06/14/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/newversionofJaggedLittlePill-8125.jpg House leaders propose tax incentives for Broadway-bound shows

Coming soon to a theater near you: tax incentives?

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/05/21/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/Handout_names_03_art.jpg Report: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen just sold their N.Y. home

The couple had slashed the asking price for their 3,310-square-foot home at One Madison.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/dunkinporter-850x478$large.jpg Harpoon and Dunkin? Donuts are planning to release a beer this fall

Fresh off its Polar Seltzer beer, Harpoon Brewery is collaborating with another iconic local company.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/12/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/GettyImages-883369846.jpg Scarlett Johansson pulls out of trans drama after backlash

Scarlett Johansson has pulled out of the film ?Rub & Tug? after her plans to portray a transgender man prompted a backlash.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/Holt_14waterbikes_001.jpg Dockless bikes keep ending up underwater

Reports of submerged rides have come in from Quincy, Arlington, and East Boston.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/07/13/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/Jimenez.jpg Novartis, Michael Cohen contacts more extensive than disclosed earlier

Documents reveal that the agreement between Cohen and Novartis was longer and more detailed than had been known.

Globe event

Seattle?s mayor talks growing pains that offer some lessons for Boston

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan spoke at a Globe event on how innovation is shaping our world, and she?s in high demand among the hundreds of mayors gathered in Boston.

Love Letters: The Podcast

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2018/05/16/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/lovelettersalbum.jpg Getting over a breakup

Meredith Goldstein explores how to move on when a relationship ends.

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