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Nation

In Upper Midwest, virus is the issue

The presidential race on Friday barreled into the Upper Midwest, the candidates arriving at the epicenter of the nation’s latest coronavirus outbreak and showcasing dramatically different campaign approaches on one of the busiest days of the general election. Continue reading →

Politics

Suburban women of color could be key to defeating Trump

The political term "suburban women" is often shorthand for white women, but suburban women of color are playing an important role in turning often-reliably Republican states into political battlegrounds. Continue reading →

Politics

On Senate campaign trail, it’s health care, health care, health care

From North Carolina to Montana, Democrats trying to win Senate seats have hammered Republican incumbents for their efforts to scrap the Affordable Care Act and its most popular provisions. Continue reading →

Metro

What is west of Worcester, anyway?

It’s hard to argue over Massachusetts geography when you just don’t care. Continue reading →

Business

Dunkin’ Brands to go private in $11.3 billion deal with owner of Arby’s and Sonic

After days of speculation, Dunkin' Brands made it official Friday night: The Canton-based parent of the Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins chains will be sold to the private-equity-backed parent of the Arby’s and Sonic fast-food chains in a deal valued at nearly $11.3 billion. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

In Upper Midwest, virus is the issue

The presidential race on Friday barreled into the Upper Midwest, the candidates arriving at the epicenter of the nation’s latest coronavirus outbreak and showcasing dramatically different campaign approaches on one of the busiest days of the general election. Continue reading →

Politics

Suburban women of color could be key to defeating Trump

The political term "suburban women" is often shorthand for white women, but suburban women of color are playing an important role in turning often-reliably Republican states into political battlegrounds. Continue reading →

Nation

US will leave the Paris climate accord on Nov. 4. But voters will decide for how long

On Wednesday, the United States is set to become the only nation to officially withdraw from an international pact aimed at slowing climate change. Continue reading →

The World

World

2nd man is arrested over knife attack in Nice

French authorities said Friday that they had arrested a man suspected of being in contact with an assailant who killed three people at a church in Nice on Thursday, an attack that rattled the country and reignited fears of terrorism as officials blamed some foreign leaders for stoking hatred of France. Continue reading →

World

Death toll reaches 26 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island

Rescue teams early Saturday plowed through concrete blocks and debris of eight collapsed buildings in search of survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of the Greek island of Samos. Continue reading →

World

Why an abortion law ruling triggered mass protests in Poland

Hundreds of thousands have been pouring into the streets for days. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Honoring a father’s life on the Day of the Dead

The coronavirus pandemic robbed me of mourning in community, for mourning and loss have to be shared. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Learning from the tragic death of Laura Levis

Needed fixes to emergency room access now rest with the Massachusetts House, where good ideas too often go to die. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Readers overflowing with anti-Trump sentiment

"Trump supporters are proudly immune to facts and rational argument, despite the clear and very present damage his policies have caused." Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

What is west of Worcester, anyway?

It’s hard to argue over Massachusetts geography when you just don’t care. Continue reading →

Politics

On Senate campaign trail, it’s health care, health care, health care

From North Carolina to Montana, Democrats trying to win Senate seats have hammered Republican incumbents for their efforts to scrap the Affordable Care Act and its most popular provisions. Continue reading →

Metro

What is west of Worcester, anyway?

It’s hard to argue over Massachusetts geography when you just don’t care. Continue reading →

Sports

red sox

With Alex Cora’s suspension over, Red Sox have been in contact with ex-manager

It is unknown how Cora’s candidacy is being viewed by the Red Sox, but he remains extremely popular with many members of the organization. The Sox have also interviewed at least seven candidates for their open managerial position. Continue reading →

stan grossfeld

Pandemic slows but can’t stop the charitable efforts of youth hockey players

In the "October Saves" campaign, young goalies raise funds by stopping pucks in the driveway and the basement while rinks remain locked. Continue reading →

chad finn

What would be the Patriots’ record right now if Tom Brady had stayed?

It's an impossible question to answer, but one thing is clear: Brady knew what the problem was then and wasn't heeded. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Dunkin’ Brands to go private in $11.3 billion deal with owner of Arby’s and Sonic

After days of speculation, Dunkin' Brands made it official Friday night: The Canton-based parent of the Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins chains will be sold to the private-equity-backed parent of the Arby’s and Sonic fast-food chains in a deal valued at nearly $11.3 billion. Continue reading →

Business

Boston tourism braces for a cold spring after a hard winter

Cancellations of big events have been massive blows to tourism, the state’s third-largest industry. Continue reading →

Business

Dunkin’ Brands to go private in $11.3 billion deal with owner of Arby’s and Sonic

After days of speculation, Dunkin' Brands made it official Friday night: The Canton-based parent of the Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins chains will be sold to the private-equity-backed parent of the Arby’s and Sonic fast-food chains in a deal valued at nearly $11.3 billion. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

‘Schitt’s Creek’ keeps gaining attention

After its debut on Netflix earlier this month, the Emmys record-setter has risen to the top of Nielsen’s streaming ratings. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Is it cruel to break up with him now?

How do you time a breakup? Help this letter writer decide when to let go. Continue reading →

Books

Brookline Booksmith expands into neighboring storefront

Along with more shelf space, the addition will house “The Novel Kitchen,” a book-themed restaurant slated to open in early November. Continue reading →