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Joe Biden’s VP pick is Kamala Harris, first woman of color on major party’s ticket

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday tapped Senator Kamala Harris of California to be his running mate, elevating the first Black and South Asian woman in US history to that role ahead of next week’s party convention. Continue reading →

Elizabeth Warren wasn’t VP pick, but could be a key player — from inside or outside — in a Biden administration

The vice president choice raises the question of what role one of the most prominent progressives might play in a Biden administration. Continue reading →

Baker says 33 communities at moderate or high risk of coronavirus

Governor Charlie Baker said Tuesday that the state is deeming 33 of the state’s 351 cities and towns to be at moderate or high risk of the coronavirus. The four communities at the highest level of risk are Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, and Revere. Continue reading →

As vote nears, Kennedy and Markey clash at debate

Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III battled on the debate stage Tuesday night, one of their last high-profile opportunities to persuade voters before the Sept. 1 primary. Continue reading →

‘High-risk’ youth sports skirt Mass. coronavirus rules to compete

Competing out-of-state has become a common workaround for many youth sports teams this summer, despite growing concerns that the virus may be spreading more rapidly in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

The Nation

Some Republican lawmakers in Idaho want to strip public health districts of authority to close schools

A roundup of national coronavirus stories also includes research by Duke scientists on the most effective masks. Continue reading →

Powerful storm leaves 1 dead, heavy crop damage in Midwest

Hundreds of thousands across the Midwest remained without power on Tuesday after a powerful storm packing 100 mph winds battered the region a day earlier, causing widespread damage to millions of acres to crops and killing a 73-year-old woman found clutching a young boy in her storm-battered mobile home. Continue reading →

Conspiracy promoter wins GOP primary in Ga.

Meanwhile in Minnesota, Representative Ilhan Omar appears to have beat back a challenge from a deep-pocketed Democratic rival. Continue reading →

The World

Russia approves coronavirus vaccine before completing tests

The country became the first in the world to approve a possible vaccine against the virus, despite warnings from the global authorities against cutting corners. Continue reading →

Effort to disarm communities in South Sudan fuels deadly clashes

At least 81 soldiers and civilians were killed as authorities carried out a plan to try to reduce the number of weapons in circulation in a country recently pummeled by civil war. Continue reading →

Protests in Belarus continue despite challenger’s departure

The top opposition candidate in Belarus’s presidential election left for Lithuania Tuesday but antigovernment demonstrators still turned out for a third straight night to protest the vote results, despite a massive police crackdown that prompted a warning of possible European Union sanctions. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Payroll tax cuts miss the mark

Roughly 30 million Americans are unemployed. Payroll tax cuts won't help them. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump’s national plan is to sabotage the election, not to stop COVID-19

From the beginning, he’s accepted the virus as an election-year disruptor of the democracy he so despises. Continue reading →

OPINION

Kamala Harris is the safe, smart, and historic pick

The selection of Harris brings excitement to a ticket that is not overflowing with energy. Continue reading →

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Metro

Father of teenager killed in school shooting designs billboard with bracing message: “Vote for Me.”

Two years ago, Joaquin Oliver was among 17 people killed in a school shooting in Parkland. His image is now being featured on a new billboard, designed by his father, that urges people to vote in bracing words. Continue reading →

Supporters turning against Massachusetts Bail Fund for bailing out registered sex offender who allegedly raped again

A student group at Boston University canceled a fundraising concert for the Bail Fund, saying they did not realize that the fund was freeing people accused of serious crimes. Attorney General Maura Healey also criticized the group in a statement. Continue reading →

Adrian Walker

Harris gives Biden a bridge to the future

This is a groundbreaking moment in so many ways. Continue reading →

Sports

On Hockey

Another strange twist to Bruins’ season in 2020

For the Bruins, in fact, Tuesday night became Wednesday morning. Continue reading →

Rays 8, Red Sox 2

Rays make hay against Red Sox bullpen again

The Rays blew open a tight game in the seventh inning, sending 10 men to the plate and scoring six runs. Continue reading →

Celtics 122, Grizzlies 107

Celtics rout Grizzlies, and other observations from their fourth straight win

Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 points, powering Boston to another impressive victory. Continue reading →

Business & Tech

Federal government pledges to buy at least 100m doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

The deal with the Cambridge biotech follows similar agreements made with other companies. Continue reading →

Zipcar confronts surge in interest after lockdowns eased

Too much demand can be a good problem to have. But it's also a big problem to have. Just ask Zipcar, the Boston-based car-sharing firm. Continue reading →

P&G puts more of Gillette’s Fort Point land up for sale

The 2.5-acre parcel on the edge of downtown is a prime site for major development. Continue reading →

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