Politics

Trump campaign says it built a turnout machine in N.H. for November. Democrats are skeptical

Rallies. Mailers. Volunteers. The Trump campaign says it has a sophisticated ground game working hard in the Granite State that will work this time around. Democrats aren't convinced. Continue reading →

Nation

Mass. construction worker’s death underlines perils of eating too much black licorice

Eating a bag and a half of black licorice every day for a few weeks threw a Massachusetts construction worker's nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

Louisville officials plead for calm as protests about Breonna Taylor’s death continue across US

Outrage over a grand jury’s failure to bring homicide charges against the officers who burst into the Black woman’s apartment six months ago set off a new round of demonstrations in several US cities. Continue reading →

World

At UN, China, Russia, and US butt heads over pandemic responses

The United States butted heads with China and Russia at the United Nations on Thursday over responsibility for the pandemic that has interrupted the world, trading allegations about who mishandled and politicized the virus in one of the few real-time exchanges among top officials at this year’s COVID-distanced U.N. General Assembly meeting. Continue reading →

World

North Korea accused of shooting and burning South Korean defector

A South Korean official trying to defect to North Korea was killed by troops in the North who set his body on fire for fear he might be carrying the coronavirus, South Korean officials said Thursday. Continue reading →

World

Trump administration adds to US travel restrictions in Cuba

President Trump on Wednesday announced a series of new sanctions against Cuba that prohibit Americans from importing Cuban cigars and rum and staying in hotels funded by the Cuban government. Continue reading →

OPINION

Blissed out on CBD

Good grief, why wouldn’t you want to take the edge off? Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Prepare for the president to rush the vaccine

The public is growing suspicious as President Trump pushes to approve a COVID-19 vaccine before Election Day. To build trust and make sure approval doesn’t backfire, vaccine makers should release full data and commit to continuing clinical trials. Continue reading →

OPINION

Honoring the victims of the coronavirus

The most powerful memorials of recent years probe uncomfortable truths. Continue reading →

Metro

A new survey says white support for Black Lives Matter has slipped. Some historians say they’re not surprised

Earlier this summer, thousands of Americans spilled into the streets in anguish. Now white engagement has slackened among some groups, especially Republicans. Continue reading →

Metro

Unable to use video clips, Fla. prosecutors drop prostitution charges against Robert Kraft, 24 others

“Without these videos we cannot move forward with our prosecutions, and thus we are ethically compelled to drop the cases against all the defendants," Palm Beach County Attorney Dave Aronberg said. Continue reading →

Health

Brigham and Women’s Hospital scrambles to contain cluster of COVID-19 cases

The hospital identified eight patients and 11 employees infected in the cluster, and said it expects that number to grow. Continue reading →

On Hockey

Stanley Cup observations: The Lightning’s talent took over in Game 3, and it doesn’t look good for the Stars

This was the version of Tampa Bay that beat the Bruins, 8-2, and the Islanders, 7-1. Continue reading →

Patriots notebook

Patriots left tackle Isaiah Wynn has Cam Newton’s back

Wynn is enjoying playing with Newton, and the element of surprise the quarterback brings helps keep him sharp. Continue reading →

BC football

BC will pump up the volume, replicate game-day feel for home opener vs. Texas State

Crafting a game-day atmosphere fit for BC football in the COVID-19 era required some outside-the-box thinking. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

CEO of GBH to return to PBS board

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Business

Baker signals he won’t extend eviction moratorium beyond Oct. 17

Governor Charlie Baker has signaled that he’s ready to end Massachusetts' toughest-in-the-nation ban on evictions next month, but said he is working with state housing courts to soften the blow for renters at risk of losing their homes. Continue reading →

Business

With Andrea Campbell running for mayor, who should worry more — Michelle Wu or Marty Walsh?

In a changing city, the incumbent now has two popular women of color aiming for his office. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jackie Stallone, celebrity astrologer and Sylvester’s mother, dies at 98

Jackie Stallone, the matriarch of a celebrity family who became something of a celebrity in her own right as an astrologer, died Monday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 98. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jackie Stallone, celebrity astrologer and Sylvester’s mother, dies at 98

Jackie Stallone, the matriarch of a celebrity family who became something of a celebrity in her own right as an astrologer, died Monday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 98. Continue reading →

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Movies

A tale of the tape

Almost 30 years later, a son digitizes a conversation on cassette with his mother. Continue reading →

GET OUT

Biking the Berkshires

We tried a self-guided Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures tour, and it was a perfect way to spend a fall day, burning off calories and taking them in. Continue reading →

THE TICKET

What’s happening in the arts world

This week's picks from Globe critics. Continue reading →