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Biden, Harris, and history

The victory by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris came after a hotly contested election that needed days for a winner to be declared. Biden will be sworn in on Jan. 20, assuming office at a time of once-in-a-century crisis: a pandemic that has killed more than 230,000 Americans, and an economic decline that has forced millions out of jobs.

Trump?s next move? He declares he?ll sue but grounds are still unclear

President Trump refused to concede Saturday, instead declaring that ?the election was far from over." A barrage of emails landed in the inboxes of his supporters, all soliciting donations to a legal defense fund that would enable the president ?to fight back."
Defeated president faces difficult moments

After days of waiting, Boston area Biden fans breathe a sigh of relief
Spontaneous celebrations popped up around the region after Joe Biden was declared the winner.

See photos of celebrations across the US These tweets and videos show supporters celebrating after Biden declared president-elect

Major political figures react to Joe Biden?s win ? Schumer even called him from Brooklyn on a flip phone
Political leaders in the United States and abroad were quick to react to Biden's win.

Baker congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on win Trump, Biden issue very different statements in wake of Biden?s apparent win Walsh congratulates Biden and Harris, says it's time to get to work
Joe Biden delivers first speech as President-elect
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday said he would be a president for all Americans.

Read President-elect Joe Biden?s full speech

Biden calls for America to ?marshal the forces of decency?

Read Vice President-elect Kamala Harris?s full speech

Jeneé Osterheldt
Work that, Madam Vice President. A win we deserve to enjoy.
The power of representation is real. Harris understands the responsibility. It?s in the words she chooses, her marching band dances, the names she amplifies, and the hard pauses she takes when she notes Black women.

?A beautiful thing:? Kamala Harris breaks the White House glass ceiling and makes history

Harris made history Saturday as the first woman and woman of color to win the vice presidency, a barrier-breaking victory in an election year that has put Black women at the center of political progress.
What She Said: A woman in the White House, after all Here?s what Kamala Harris told young girls as she gave her first speech as vice president-elect

Biden?s plans for unity could crash into the Republican Senate
The former vice president will likely face a Republican Senate led by Senator Mitch McConnell ? a man who waged war against the Obama administration?s legislative agenda and has explicitly promised to block liberal policies if a Democrat won the White House this year.

?Pretty incredible day?: Watch Dave Chappelle?s opening monologue on ?SNL?

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted this week?s episode of ?Saturday Night Live," offering commentary on the 2020 election results a little more than 12 hours after the race was called by national news organizations.
Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph celebrate Joe Biden?s victory on ?SNL?

Opinion

EDITORIAL

Mr. President, you?re fired

The American people have spoken. Trump must concede the election.

IDEAS | LEAH C. STOKES
Biden has a climate mandate
The best time to cut carbon emissions was decades ago, but the second-best time is today. At least with a new administration, we'll be able to start tomorrow.

Michael D'Antonio
The GOP can redeem itself, beginning in Massachusetts
State Republicans like Charlie Baker have two options: lead the way in rebuking Trumpist nonsense or let their party slide into irrelevance.

IDEAS | ROBERT ZARETSKY

Joe Biden, meet Charles de Gaulle

When France was liberated in 1945, its new president had to choose between incremental reforms and revolutionary changes. The path he chose is instructive now.
Live Election Updates

Trump considers his next moves as Biden and Harris look ahead

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Coronavirus

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Map: A look at coronavirus in Mass. schools this year

Six in White House, including Trump?s chief of staff, have COVID-19
Six White House aides and a Trump campaign adviser ? including Mark Meadows, President Donald Trump?s chief of staff ? have contracted the coronavirus, officials said, raising fears of another outbreak sweeping through the ranks of the nation?s top officials as cases surge to record levels in the country.

These 16 Mass. communities are at high risk for COVID-19 Here is the state map of communities that are high, moderate, and low risk for COVID-19

When teens host parties, some school districts return to remote learning. But does the science support that?
Districts' decisions to close a school without any evidence of coronavirus transmission within the building appears to contradict the guidance laid out by state education officials this summer and updated on Friday.

Baker instructs schools to reopen classrooms, even in communities with surging COVID-19 cases State reports 2,200 new coronavirus cases, 23 new deaths

USGS reports magnitude 3.6 earthquake in Buzzards Bay Sunday morning
The quake was recorded at 9:10 a.m., and occurred roughly 5.6 miles 9 km south to southwest of the town?s Bliss Corner section, according to the US Geological Survey?s Latest Earthquake tracker.

Many people felt this morning?s earthquake in the Northeast, but such quakes are rare

Dan Shaughnessy
Alex Cora is getting his second chance, but what about baseball?s other cheaters?
What do we do now about Pete Rose? Sammy Sosa? Roger Clemens? Manny Ramirez? Barry Bonds?

A look at the top free agents, and how they could fit with the Red Sox

Patriots
What can the Patriots expect from newly acquired receiver Isaiah Ford?
In a rare intra-division trade on Tuesday, the Patriots sent the Dolphins a 2022 conditional seventh-round draft pick in exchange for Ford,

Why has Tom Brady made Antonio Brown his pet project?

Treasury Secretary Warren? Progressives line up to press their agenda on Biden
As progressives have watched the Senate potentially slip out of reach this week, they have begun preparing to unleash a furious campaign to pressure President-elect Joe Biden over personnel and priorities.

Analysis
No, campaign season isn?t over yet. What kind of president Biden can be depends on what comes next
Georgia is now on everyone?s mind.

These are the election memes that kept us sane this week
They?re on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, even Facebook. They feature snippets from "Marriage Story,? ?The Great British Baking Show,? even "Zootopia." And they helped keep us sane as the election dragged on.

Where the election fight is playing out in the courts
Here are the cases currently underway or facing a potential appeal. All of them have been initiated by President Trump, his party or his allies.

World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden?s election as US president as a chance to enhance cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus and other problems after four years of President Donald Trump?s rejection of international alliances.

Iran?s president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal
Metro

People gather around Cambridge bar to watch Biden, Harris victory speech

Visitors to Harvard Square cheered the victory of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris as they watched the speech Saturday outside of a Cambridge bar on an unusually warm November night.

How Rhode Islanders reacted to Biden?s win

COVID-19 cases continue to rise with more than 2,000 reported Saturday
Sports

Notre Dame knocks off No. 1 Clemson, sparks massive celebration in South Bend

The Tigers went unbeaten in the last two regular seasons and were 7-0 this year, in addition to not losing to an Atlantic Coast Conference team since 2017.

Cambridge rises past Weston to capture Dual County League Small boys' soccer championship

It?s all about the defense in Boston College?s victory over Syracuse
Rhode Island

How Rhode Islanders reacted to Biden?s win

Singing and dancing. Cheering and celebrating. And, for some, a little protesting.

RI state Senate leaders withstand challenge, outline progressive agenda

Trump supporters protest at R.I. Board of Elections, demand recount
Newton

Comfort Zone

COOKING UP A PLAN

These young entrepreneurs have made the most of their pandemic downtime

From teaching Zoom classes to launching baking businesses and taking on writing challenges, some kids are finding ways to fill their time (and their wallets).
IN THE FAMILY WAY

Parents have never had more reason to drink ? or more reasons to avoid it.

You don?t have to suffer from addiction to question your relationship with booze these days.
ART & TRAVEL

The Connecticut Art Trail is turning 25! (And we need things to celebrate.)

The anniversary is as good an excuse as any to check out the Nutmeg State?s art scene. Here are some of the highlights.
Cooking | Magazine

Recipes for tangy chicken vindaloo, spiced spinach, and fail-safe basmati rice

Try making this flavorful Indian feast at home.
FOOD

Restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner takeout in Boston and beyond

Here?s what local restaurants have planned. Stay tuned ? we?ll update routinely.

Sample hard cider and more apple flavors along Franklin County?s scenic Cider Trail

Cider Days this year consists of a trail of 16 cideries and orchards with tastings, treats, takeout, and scenic fall views.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Lynn Margherio, Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, and Kate Barrand

Massachusetts leaders must deliver relief to poor families now
EDITORIAL

America turns its back on the world
RENÉE GRAHAM

Black people voted for democracy while Trump supporters chose white supremacy
Scot Lehigh

A president suffers the indignities of democracy

Renée Loth

Another black eye for the pundit class
Michael A. Cohen

So much for the blue wave

STAT

The world needs Covid-19 vaccines. It may also be overestimating their power
The world might in the not-too-distant future get vaccines against Covid-19. But those vaccines won?t necessarily prevent all or even most infections.

In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson?s with a novel brain cell transplant
If successful, the surgery could change Parkinson?s disease from an inexorable, cruel, and sometimes fatal decline to ? for at least some patients ? a condition that can be successfully treated.

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19
Diagnosed with lung cancer, she had signed a do-not-resuscitate order. The coronavirus pandemic made her reconsider her end-of-life wishes.

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis
Three scenarios for the future of Covid-19 differ on details, but all foresee a world that looks and feels nothing like the world of just three months ago.

magazine
Women & Power

The 2020 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts
Women & Power

When the pandemic hit, these leaders successfully pivoted
Women & Power

Five ways the pandemic can ultimately make the workplace better for women
Connections

Raising girls who make waves

sports

Jets QB Sam Darnold doubtful, so Joe Flacco likely starts vs. Patriots

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus, NASCAR?s winningest driver-crew chief combination, to exit sport together at Phoenix

Authentic captures Breeders? Cup Classic

metro

Many people felt this morning?s earthquake in the Northeast, but such quakes are rare

USGS reports magnitude 3.6 earthquake in Buzzards Bay Sunday morning

Trump considers his next moves as Biden and Harris look ahead

Nation

Read Vice President-elect Kamala Harris?s full speech

Read President-elect Joe Biden?s full speech

Joe Biden delivers first speech as President-elect

World

Former Afghan TV presenter killed in explosion in capital

Nations long targeted by US chide Trump?s claims of fraud

As Biden?s lead grows, US allies cautiously weigh outreach amid Trump threats

politics

Work that, Madam Vice President. A win we deserve to enjoy.

Six in White House, including Trump?s chief of staff, have COVID-19

Here?s what Kamala Harris told young girls as she gave her first speech as vice president-elect

business

Rachel Maddow goes into coronavirus quarantine

FDA panel skeptical of Biogen?s Alzheimer?s drug

Biogen Alzheimer?s drug fails to gain FDA panel?s backing

lifestyle

These young entrepreneurs have made the most of their pandemic downtime

Let the kids walk and read at once? Yes!

?Are they sensing my high degree of sexual repression??

marijuana

Push to relax drug laws ? including marijuana legalization ? gains big victories nationwide

Recreational marijuana legalized by New Jersey voters

Biden embraces drug courts, but do they actually work?

opinion

Joe Biden, meet Charles de Gaulle

Former federal employee warns: Trump order on civil servants spells disaster

Trump: a liar, or something like it?

food & dining

More Thanksgiving options for easy takeout meals

Winter weather and new rules around closing times are a one-two punch for restaurants struggling to survive

Sycamore?s dukkah ? a blend of spices, nuts, seeds ? will transport you

travel

Sponsored - Airport Higher Res

The Connecticut Art Trail is turning 25! (And we need things to celebrate.)

How the pandemic has brought two communities closer to their roots

Books

Quite a cast of characters in Ruth Ben-Ghiat?s ?Strongmen,? a brutal tour of the tyrannies of the last hundred years

With a new book, Becky Cooper investigates the old murder of a Harvard student

Douglas Stuart on becoming a reader after a difficult childhood

Movies

GlobeDocs Presents: 'CITY SO REAL' Virtual Discussion

Doc Talk: Early Wiseman, Chicago activism, Holocaust remembrance, going home

15 ways the MFA goes to the ?movies?

Television

Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph celebrate Joe Biden?s victory on ?SNL?

?Pretty incredible day?: Watch Dave Chappelle?s opening monologue on ?SNL?

Stephen Colbert knew this was no time for jokes

music

50 years ago in a high school gym, this no-name band became Aerosmith

BSO teams up with hip-hop powerhouse STL GLD for a virtual series

Jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson explores territory where there are no rules

Theater/Dance

Shakespeare meets Twitter in a virtual ?Much Ado About Nothing?

Once sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein, writer Louisette Geiss conceives a #MeToo musical

B Mo the Prince?s friendly comedy connects on TikTok in a big way

globe local

Undaunted by pandemic, entrepreneurs stake their claims on Main Street

Echoes from The Great War: Lawrence tells the stories of those who died

Pepperell police rally around baby Reece

Obituaries

Former US representative Jim Ramstad, champion of recovery, dies at 74

Johnny Meadows, pro wrestler with a tuneful side, dies at 59

E.S. Reddy, who led UN?s efforts against apartheid, dies at 96