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Houston?s bats came to life in the top of the ninth inning during Game 1 of the ALCS.
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Chris Sale showed a startling loss of command and velocity in his Game 1 start The outing will create an uncertain forecast for his next appearance of the postseason.
The best-of-seven series is about to begin, so it?s time for our experts? best guesses.
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BRUINS 8, RED WINGS 2
Boston (4-1-0) heads to a Wednesday date at Calgary on a four-game winning streak.
The high-stakes case accusing Harvard of discriminating against Asian-American applicants has reopened a sharp national debate over race, equity, and merit.
Not all nurses back ballot question to regulate staffing Many nurses, including some in the union, worry about loss of flexibility on the job if a ballot measure passes Nov. 6.
BC 38, LOUISVILLE 20
David Bailey (28 carries, 112 yards) and Ben Glines (17 carries, 107 yards) made up for the absence of star running back Dillon.
Bob Ryan
Coach Brad Stevens has a loaded, versatile roster.
ADAM HIMMELSBACH
Celtics will be playing at a brighter Garden this season A state-of-the-art LED lighting system was installed this summer.
Horses slow down traffic in Woburn If you were driving through Woburn Saturday morning, you might have been delayed by a minor vehicle crash and a trio of horses.
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Analysis
The Globe reviewed Baker?s 2014 campaign proposals, pledges from debates, hundreds of news releases, and media interviews; consulted policy experts; and found a mixed bag.
Merrimack Valley residents seek a warm place to sleep as they await heat restoration Row after row of travel trailers were lined up Saturday on the mud and grass of public parks across three Merrimack Valley communities.
?We want a government that works for the rest of us,? Warren says Senator Elizabeth Warren on Saturday stoked supporters? energy ahead of a critical midterm election next month.
Citing real estate depreciation, Jared Kushner paid almost no taxes for years For several years, Jared Kushner appears to have paid almost no federal income taxes, according to documents.
Far from the coast, Hurricane Michael packed an unexpected punch After carving a path of despair along the coast of Florida?s Panhandle, Hurricane Michael drubbed the state?s inland rural communities with unexpected brutal force.
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Week of violence brings more calls for community?s help A fatal shooting Friday night was the seventh in Boston this week, and another person was shot hours later in a separate incident.
Michelle Wu and Ed Flynn to urge city councilors to officially support striking hotel workers The strike began on Oct. 3 after six months of negotiations between Marriott and the workers? union Unite Here Local 26.
Snowstorm kills at least 8 climbers in Nepal The climbers died after a violent snowstorm ripped through their camp in the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal, officials said Saturday.
Vine Street Community Center reopens after $5.3 million renovation Boston Centers for Youth and Families celebrated the reopening of the Vine Street Community Center in Roxbury early Saturday afternoon.
Ground Game
5 competitive races to watch in New England for the midterms Swing state Maine features a pair of races that highlight the region?s most competitive down the stretch.
Editorial
Going slow on cannabis cafes can?t be a good thing Social consumption of marijuana may be years away. The problem is that endless delay is more likely than not to foster any number of end-runs around official policy. That can?t be a good thing.
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The Big Picture
Here?s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month: gas explosions in Lawrence, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and primary elections.
108 Stitches Red Sox reporter Alex Speier writes about everything baseball with an eye for analytics and an insider?s knowledge of the game.
Teams such as the Giants, Broncos and Cardinals, which entered with high hopes, have hit the skids.
A mix of private donations and public financing is being used to build the new Y, with an emphasis on education and wellness.
The property has studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments that range in price from $1,783 to $3,146.
Melania Trump says she has ?much more important things to think about and to do? than worry about allegations of President Donald Trump cheating on her.
Turkey?s government has told US officials it has audio and video proof that missing Saudi Arabian writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the paper reported.
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Are we ignoring ? or outright banning ? an easy affordable-housing fix? Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.
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.
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