Nation

Southern California fire quadruples in size, forcing mountain town to evacuate

The flames raced up steep terrain, chewing through thick vegetation as they approached Running Springs, a mountain community. Continue reading →

Politics

Congress returns for another big spending fight

House Republicans are tying a vote to avoid a government shutdown with their bid to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Continue reading →

Nation

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

Colt Gray, 14, has been charged with murder over the killing of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School. Continue reading →

World

Venezuela’s opposition candidate flees to Spain

The opposition candidate in Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election has left the country, authorities said, as a standoff deepened at the Argentine diplomatic residence in Caracas, where six Venezuelan opposition leaders have been sheltering since March. Continue reading →

World

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. Continue reading →

World

Kuwait is awash in oil money. But it can’t keep the power on.

Kuwait, perched atop around 6 percent of global oil reserves, is one of the world’s wealthiest states and a major energy exporter. Continue reading →

Opinion

How Harris can win the debate against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris needs to take on Donald Trump with an appropriate level of aggressiveness, showing strength, deep conviction, and a clear sense of who she is fighting for — qualities voters look for in a president. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

‘John Does’ in brothel case shouldn’t get closed-door hearing

Justice demands transparency in the state’s courtrooms. Continue reading →

OPINION

I fear that progressivism has become the very thing we fought against

My fellow leftists are betraying our Jewish allies. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Alleged Cambridge brothel network head to plead guilty, according to court filing

Han “Hana” Lee, 41, of Cambridge, intends to “enter a guilty plea as to the charges lodged against her,” according to court documents. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

A timeline: Stoughton Police Department has a long history of troubles

The department has faced an array of state and federal investigations, criminal prosecutions, and controversies which culminated in convictions for officers who had taken an oath to uphold the law. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Inside a Mass. nonprofit’s battle against widespread food insecurity

The Food Project is trying to fix Massachusetts' food insecurity problem. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Patriots celebrate Jerod Mayo’s first win — and there is a much different locker room vibe

The coach praised his players and deflected all the credit but in the end, he deserved a game ball. Continue reading →

white sox 7, red sox 2

Zack Kelly lit up for five runs in ninth as Red Sox drop series finale to lowly White Sox

The crowd of more than 29,000 was booing loudly in the final frame as Boston missed out on the chance to sweep the worst team in baseball. Continue reading →

Instant analysis

Jerod Mayo and the Patriots ace their first test in upset win over Bengals

The rookie coach had a smart game plan and worked the clock to perfection in his debut. Continue reading →

Biotech

Moderna, Eli Lilly, and other drug firms in Greater Boston have become galleries for disadvantaged artists

Many of the industry’s glitzy new buildings are showcasing impressive artwork by artists dealing with homelessness or living with disabilities — including some of the very conditions that the drug firms treat. Continue reading →

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Boston’s developers have had a tough go lately. Now the guy who returns their calls in City Hall is leaving town.

In Arthur Jemison, developers had a sympathetic ear in City Hall. To many of them, his departure represents a bit of a seismic event — or at least another unwanted variable tossed their way. Continue reading →

Commentary

Which NFL team’s players are taxed the most? (Hint: It’s not the Patriots.)

Former coach Bill Belichick wants to blame Massachusetts’ new "millionaires tax" on the team’s recent free agent fumbles. He should stick with football, not economic policy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dr. Mark Price, honored physician on Patriots playing field and battlefield, dies at 52

Awarded the Bronze Star for bravery while serving as a surgeon in Afghanistan, Dr. Price was head team physician for the New England Patriots, and "was a blessing to have on our staff," owner Robert Kraft said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Nell McCafferty, larger-than-life Irish journalist, dies at 80

Like singer Sinead O’Connor and a handful of other public figures, she was known, loved, and sometimes despised by her first name — everyone in Ireland seemed to have an opinion about Nell. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lloyd Ziff, visionary photographer and art director, dies at 81

Mr. Ziff served as art director for some of the most influential and visually arresting magazines of the 1970s and ’80s, including Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Continue reading →

Music Reviews

Concert review: A barefoot, down-to-earth Kacey Musgraves at TD Garden

The artist returns Saturday, with material from her latest studio album “Deeper Well.” Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Free things to do this week: Live jazz at the BPL, outdoor screenings, and family-friendly festivals

If all the back-to-school shopping has your wallet feeling a little light, we have you covered. Continue reading →

ASKING ERIC

Grandson’s name brings up grief for grandmother

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →